Monthly Archives: April 2013

Beantown, Brothers and the Bomb!

Posted on April 29, 2013 by B. Trout

Of all the sports venues in which I participated as an athlete or spectator over the years, I never worried about a bomb.  It is a career that spans over 45 years and now I visit “roadside” outdoor sports venues … Continue reading →

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Bohemian Rapsody!

Posted on April 24, 2013 by B. Trout

John Debella was taking requests on his morning radio show at Philadelphia’s Classic Rock WMGK a few years ago when he received this call: “WMGK, what can I play for you, my man!” John said. With slightly slurred speech a … Continue reading →

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Tricks of the Trade and Rules of Thumb!

Posted on April 18, 2013 by B. Trout

Even in a high-tech precision world, not much is accomplished without a few “tricks-of-the-trade” or “rules of thumb.”  Why?  Because, despite mechanization and computer manipulation, there is a real world filled with real people who are tasked with getting things … Continue reading →

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The Mighty OZ!

Posted on April 9, 2013 by B. Trout

I sat in the dentist chair like so many times before as the dental assistant told me it was time for my annual X-rays.  She lay a heavy lead apron across my chest, as was usual, but then she reached … Continue reading →

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