Dapper Dan

Way back in 1979 when I was in Mrs. Obrien's second grade class we had a bring your favorite toy to school day. I was so excited, I knew that I had the coolest toy! My grandmother had given me a Dapper Dan doll. Dapper Dan is a flat plush doll with the cutest smile and the best outfits. I loved him because he was unique and especially because of Grandma.

I would push him in my carriage and walk around holding his soft little hand and dress him. I especially remember his little denim pants and plaid shirt. 

I proudly brought Dan ( dressed in his yellow rain coat,boots, and hat) to school with me, excited to show my classmates just what a cool toy I had. They didn't get it. They teased me for being a girl with a "boy" doll. I hid Dan under my desk chair for the rest of the day, embarrassed. Fortunately that didn't taint our relationship  Dan and I continued to play together for years to come and he still holds a special place in my heart!