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Category Archives: Real life
The Wizard of Floz
When I was a little boy, it was a big treat to run down to the corner store and buy a Three Musketeer bar and a bottle of Coca Cola.
Posted in It's part of the language!, Real life
Tagged abbreviations, Coke, eat, food, grocery store, hamburgers, small town
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Shave and a haircut, two bits!
Hair, hair, long beautiful hair! We all love hair! There’s something inherently masculine about hair, or even the lack thereof, but hair is incredibly feminine also. Hair is versatile, varied and beautiful in the right places and kept in the … Continue reading
The Undiscovered Country
Klingon Chancellor Gorkon lifts his glass of Romulan ale in the air, looks across the table at carefully placed Star Fleet and Romulan dignitaries and toasts, “To the undiscovered country!” After a short pause and bewildered looks, he exclaims, “To … Continue reading
Posted in Real life, Television
Tagged death, Hollywood, murder, religion, shakespeare, Star Trek, terror, undiscovered country, Vincent Price
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“Dad’s here!”
A very good friend of mine died suddenly a few days ago, causing me to reflect about the pain inflicted on the living when someone we love leaves us too soon. A wife, a son, a daughter suffer the worst … Continue reading
Left Lamers and Other Driving Fun
Some of us are old enough to remember when driving was fun. Driving meant the open road, less traffic, and no electronically distracted drivers. Men were men, ships were wooden and gasoline was loaded with lead. Sometimes, when I’m sitting … Continue reading
Posted in Law and our society!, Real life
Tagged autobahn, bad driving, blinker, challenger, gas, lead, left lane, muscle car
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On the Road Again!!!
It’s the new politics. It’s the “let’s roll up our sleeves and get down to business” look. It’s the casual craving, the distrust of the established Philadelphia conservative dress code that is the staple of winning elections and job interviews … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrity and Fame, Real life
Tagged bus, coach, college, football, O'Brien, Penn State, tour, university
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It’ll Put Hair on Your Chest!
When I was a kid, grown-ups were always telling me to do awful things to get me to do what they wanted. More often than not, these things involved my body or parts thereof. As I grew older, I realized … Continue reading
Of Mice and Men . . .
Ever notice how other people’s kids are out of control? The same is true for their pets, too! If you ever tried to enjoy your meal at a restaurant under the serenade of some screaming brat at the next table, … Continue reading