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My #Christmas #Letters – #humor at #orsoitseems

To buy Robb’s books in either print or eBook format, visit Amazon, Barnes and Noble, iTunes, Kobo, Sony Store,  or any other major retail outlet. Karin writes our family’s annual Christmas letters because I don’t know how. God knows I’ve tried, but my efforts are unfit for public consumption. Early in our marriage, she took … Read More →

Why I #Run – Remembering Richard Saunders #orsoitseems

@robblightfoot Here’s a link to this week’s column over at anewscafe.com. It’s about Richard, running, our friendship and getting your butt out there. I’m going to post a bunch of old pictures here of Richard, but I do invite you to pop over to read my tribute piece. I’m going to miss him.     … Read More →

Author’s Fair at the Mount Shasta Mall – Say Hello to Robb and get The Stupid Minivan

Today from 10 am to 4 pm Robb will be at the Mount Shasta Mall in Redding. You can get an autographed copy of his book or order one in time for Christmas delivery. If you can’t make it, but would still like to order, contact him at: PO Box 214 Palo Cedro, CA 96073 … Read More →

A Different Drummer – #orsoitseems #humor #lightfoot #navy

@robblightfoot We took our son Joe out to pizza last night. He’ll be gone in five days when he heads out to the Naval boot camp at Great Lakes, Illinois, and he won’t be home for a long, long time. It was quiet in the car when Joe, his mother and I drove home. Karin … Read More →

#Media #Mentors – #orsoitseems – #NPR – #Ari #Shapiro

@robblightfoot To buy Robb’s books in either print or eBook format, visit Amazon, Barnes and Noble, iTunes, Kobo, Sony Store,  or any other major retail outlet. Ari Shapiro is a name-dropper, and a man who knows his way around Washington. But all things considered, he’d rather be covering a hurricane. Tuesday night Shapiro, NPR’s Washington … Read More →

And That’s Another Story – #humor #orsoitseems #storytelling #advice

@robblightfoot   If I were you I wouldn’t listen to a single thing I’m telling you. My advice is always good But sometimes I think I should Just shut up, and let you do the things you do. SaraHoxie.com, “If I Were You” used with permission   Ah, but dispensing your hard-won wisdom is so … Read More →

What Would George Bailey Do? – #humor #orsoitseems #headstart #shutdown

@robblightfoot I’m linking this week’s column to my home-town online newspaper. That’s because the story is about some small-town heroes. You find out who your friends are when you’re in trouble. http://anewscafe.com/2013/10/10/or-so...

#Christmas in #September – #humor #orsoitseems

@robblightfoot In case you missed it, Christmas began last month. I was caught off guard. It was still over 100 degrees outside when I dove into Costco and saw a wall of fake trees and highly electrified ornaments. By my calculations, there were still 115 shopping-days until Christmas. Really? My mother, if she were still … Read More →

It Could Be Worse – #orsoitseems

@robblightfoot   “Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.”                                                                            John Lennon   My Grandfather was a man of few words—a doer and not a talker. I remember his patience and forbearance. When I’d gripe, he’d listen, nod, and say. “It could be worse.” This drove me crazy. I wanted … Read More →

Spare My Brother – an original #historical #play by Jim Dowling

If you’re going to be in the North State during October, you should check out this first-run play. It’s based on a historic stage robbery, the loot from which was never recovered.