John Glenn, space cowboy/hero/stud
John Glenn, space cowboy/hero/stud. His death triggered memories and thoughts. In 1962 when Mr. Glenn was shot into the wild blue/black yonder of outer space on a ball of flames my grammar school, St. Catherine’s on the south side of Chicago, was assembled in the school auditorium to witness this magnificent historical event. Hundreds of […]
December 13th, 2016‘Tis the most wonderful time of the year
What a wonderful time of the year. What other time could you be shot to death over a parking space at a shopping mall, or get punched in the face when you grab the last Mr. Coffee on sale, or use the word ’tis? I especially like going to the mailbox jammed with Christmas catalogues, […]
November 29th, 2016Keep 9-1-1 on speed dial
I fear there will be many explosive Thanksgiving dinners this year and not because you’re ingesting turkey, stuffing, gravy, sweet potatoes and cranberry sauce. Just make sure there’s a scented candle in the bathroom for that. I think that because we will be fresh off of this horrid election cycle and at Thanksgiving we know […]
November 7th, 2016Future list for Dancing With The Stars
Here’s a list of people I’d like to see on future episodes of Dancing With The Stars. Chewbacca mom (with mask) Pee-wee Herman Tom Brokaw Honey Boo Boo’s mother Charlie Sheen Gordon Ramsey Burke Ramsey John Hinckley Rip Taylor Mario Andretti Richard Simmons Caitlyn Jenner Anthony Weiner Fran Lebowitz Tanya Harding Chris Christie Octomom Kenneth […]
October 20th, 2016Send in the clowns
Clowns, clowns, clowns! Who they’re scaring, where they’re showing up, is all the rage this fall. It’s this autumn’s Pokemon Go/Ice Bucket Challenge frenzy! However, while those two must-dos gathered many participants, these clown stories seem mostly made up. After a handful were confirmed, many sightings were complete fabrications fueled by the triple w, but […]
October 14th, 2016
