“Picture retake day”

Couldn’t help but scoff upon seeing a reference to “Picture retake day” on a reader board outside an elementary school.

In my day, there were no retakes. When it came to school pictures, you got one chance and that was it.

If you made a goofy face during the photo session, there was no turning back.

Do you remember sitting for school pictures back in the day? How did yours turn out?

Yes, I realize “Picture retake day” could have come about because of technical problems with the first go-round. Or it might be one of those deals where they take a group picture of all the students and teachers. And maybe too many people were home sick on the original date.

Maybe it is for student I.D. cards. Or something.

But I don’t like to miss a chance to trot out my grumpy old man act. For further evidence of that, check out Saturday’s Slice column.