PeeWee Land of 1965

When I was nine years old, my Mother bought me my first PeeWee. You cannot imagine the joy I felt as I gazed at the adorable face staring back at me. I started collecting them and would bug my Mother about buying me a new one. I had probably 4 of the 12 in the collection.

I started thinking about those little dolls a few weeks ago and I searched eBay for them. I found them! I now own about 16. Above are some of them. They are the original 1965 dolls. I love them. I can remember how I felt as a child as I played with these dolls. I didn't smoke then. I didn't think about drinking. I had no idea what drugs did to you. And, I never felt like over-eating while I was in that world. So, I understand the symbolism they represent now. I use them as a stepping stone into a serene, uncluttered universe. While I'm in that realm, I am fine.