Just PEANUTS
The phrase “just peanuts” often applies to something inconsequential—something of little importance. I suppose that’s because peanuts are less costly than other varieties of nuts such as cashews, pecans and almonds. But for me, the words “just peanuts” connote a very different meaning.
It was early December of 1958. I had recently turned 9 years old, and with that birthday I began receiving an allowance: a quarter per week. Surprisingly, I had done pretty well saving it. Thus
