Back in my day, we didn’t have these fancy-schmancy mega-marts with entire aisles dedicated to glittery folders and color-coded planners. No sir, back in my day, back-to-school shopping meant Mama dragged us down to the Five-and-Dime armed with three dollars, a piece of notebook paper with scribbled prices, and a look that said don’t you dare ask for nothing extra.We didn’t have ca...