What’s wrong with this 1933 photo? The price on the sign is a recent retouch job, of course. Actually, gasoline cost about 15 cents a gallon back in those Depression days. A bottle of Coke was a nickel, and a four-course steak dinner was 50 cents. Whatever the price of gasoline then, most people couldn’t afford it anyhow, nor even buy a brand-new $700 Ford sedan.

According to USAToday, Orlando has surpassed New York City as America’s top tourist destination. The Florida city reports 51.5 million visitors last year, while poor little old New York had only 48.7 million.

Of course, both cities are equally great for all kinds of vacations in the coming season, whether for just a weekend or longer stay.

Q: We’re taking our young teen grandsons on a Disney cruise. We know they’ll have a great time, but what about us? Will we have to deal with hundreds of screaming kids running around all over the decks, pools and dining areas?

We enjoy cruising, but how do we survive this Disney ocean-going playground experience?

F. Miguel, Chicago IL

A: Senior citizens can have an adult time of of their lives on a Disney cruise, even with your grandkids and all the other junior citizens doing the same. You’ll be pleasantly surprised at the opportunities you’ll find to have your own fun.

In your travels through airports and other terminals over the Memorial Day weekend, you’ll see many servicemen and women. They’ll be on their way home for the holiday or returning to duty.

Take a moment to thank at least one of them for what they’re doing to keep you and other citizens free and safe. You’ll make them feel appreciated, and you’ll go on your way knowing you’ve done something positive to make their lives just a little bit better.

Additionally, if you happen to have friends and relatives who’ve served in the Armed Forces, use the Memorial Day theme to thank those veterans for their services in past years.