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April 29, 2016
Tweets of the Month!
Follow my tweets at 8days2Amish! Or don’t. I’ll make sure all the good stuff ends up here on the blog sooner or later. Have a great weekend!
• Until all insects respect my 5-foot cone of privacy, summer's always going to be a bit overrated to me.
• What’s it say about my musical appreciations that George Harrison was my favorite Beatle, but only fourth favorite Wilbury?
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• Until all insects respect my 5-foot cone of privacy, summer's always going to be a bit overrated to me.
• What’s it say about my musical appreciations that George Harrison was my favorite Beatle, but only fourth favorite Wilbury?
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April 27, 2016
Harris Wofford: Pennsylvania's 1st gay senator
(886 words)
I was surprised to learn on election day I’d voted for Pennsylvania’s first gay U.S. Senator.
In 1991!
Yes, one of my favorite senators, Harris Wofford, 90, is marrying Matthew Charlton, 40.
Talk about switching parties.
Even for a romantic like me, it’s all a bit confusing.
See, back in 1991 Harris Wofford had been happily married for 43 years to his wife Clare
I was surprised to learn on election day I’d voted for Pennsylvania’s first gay U.S. Senator.
In 1991!
Yes, one of my favorite senators, Harris Wofford, 90, is marrying Matthew Charlton, 40.
Talk about switching parties.
Even for a romantic like me, it’s all a bit confusing.
See, back in 1991 Harris Wofford had been happily married for 43 years to his wife Clare
April 26, 2016
It's Boston Corbett Day! Named for USA's greatest eunuch
(775 words)
You won’t see it anywhere in the news today. There will be no stirring memorials. Congress won’t pause to honor the actions of the man who should be by unanimous consent be acclaimed as America’s greatest eunuch.
All hail, Boston Corbett, the man who killed the man who killed President Lincoln! It happened 151 years ago this very morning.
Really, can you even name a
You won’t see it anywhere in the news today. There will be no stirring memorials. Congress won’t pause to honor the actions of the man who should be by unanimous consent be acclaimed as America’s greatest eunuch.
All hail, Boston Corbett, the man who killed the man who killed President Lincoln! It happened 151 years ago this very morning.
Really, can you even name a
April 25, 2016
RIP Prince & and which rock superstar will deserve resurrection
(804 words)
I’m convinced we’re nearing a day when our collective grieving over dead rockers will be so majestic God will respond by restoring in whole to us the deceased superstar.
I’m thinking it’ll maybe happen with Jimmy Buffett.
Or not.
I was surprised by the death of Prince.
I can’t say I was sad. It’s not like he died owing me money.
Die owing me $20 or more is a way
I’m convinced we’re nearing a day when our collective grieving over dead rockers will be so majestic God will respond by restoring in whole to us the deceased superstar.
I’m thinking it’ll maybe happen with Jimmy Buffett.
Or not.
I was surprised by the death of Prince.
I can’t say I was sad. It’s not like he died owing me money.
Die owing me $20 or more is a way
April 21, 2016
Rev. Rodell today addressing teacher retirees
(676 words)
I’ll be speaking in about four hours to 50 members of the retired Westmoreland County teachers association happy the whole time they aren’t the retired Allegheny County teachers association.
I’d hate the thought of Mr. Hardoby or one of my other old grade school teachers interrupting my presentation to heckle.
It’d be ruinous to be segueing into a poignant story about my
I’ll be speaking in about four hours to 50 members of the retired Westmoreland County teachers association happy the whole time they aren’t the retired Allegheny County teachers association.
I’d hate the thought of Mr. Hardoby or one of my other old grade school teachers interrupting my presentation to heckle.
It’d be ruinous to be segueing into a poignant story about my
April 19, 2016
Puzzles I love & the day I met the puzzling Courtney Love in rehab
(1,081 words)
I still think of Courtney Love any time I’m doing a puzzle. I was doing one when we met.
It was July 1996 and I tell the story now because I’m pretty sure the statute of limitations for my crimes that day have expired.
It was in the rec room at the what was then known as the Chit Chat Treatment Center in Wernersville, Pennsylvania. The puzzle was a big, red covered
I still think of Courtney Love any time I’m doing a puzzle. I was doing one when we met.
It was July 1996 and I tell the story now because I’m pretty sure the statute of limitations for my crimes that day have expired.
It was in the rec room at the what was then known as the Chit Chat Treatment Center in Wernersville, Pennsylvania. The puzzle was a big, red covered
April 18, 2016
How to review "Last Baby Boomer" on amazon (& 11 by those who've praised it)
(606 words)
First of all, you need to buy and read the book.
That’s an obvious prerequisite.
Or is it?
I could give or barter you a copy. Amazon distinguishes those who’ve bought it from them with a “Verified Purchase” notation.
It offers no further designations. It doesn’t say, for instance, “Chris traded a copy of his book for two free puzzles.” Which, in fact, I did
First of all, you need to buy and read the book.
That’s an obvious prerequisite.
Or is it?
I could give or barter you a copy. Amazon distinguishes those who’ve bought it from them with a “Verified Purchase” notation.
It offers no further designations. It doesn’t say, for instance, “Chris traded a copy of his book for two free puzzles.” Which, in fact, I did
How to review "Last Baby Boomer" on amazon (& 10 by those who've praised it)
(606 words)
First of all, you need to buy and read the book.
That’s an obvious prerequisite.
Or is it?
I could give or barter you a copy. Amazon distinguishes those who’ve bought it from them with a “Verified Purchase” notation.
It offers no further designations. It doesn’t say, for instance, “Chris traded a copy of his book for two free puzzles.” Which, in fact, I did
First of all, you need to buy and read the book.
That’s an obvious prerequisite.
Or is it?
I could give or barter you a copy. Amazon distinguishes those who’ve bought it from them with a “Verified Purchase” notation.
It offers no further designations. It doesn’t say, for instance, “Chris traded a copy of his book for two free puzzles.” Which, in fact, I did
April 15, 2016
"Driving Miss Wendy;" pitfalls for Bell's return
(675 words)
There’s a palpable sense of relief in Pittsburgh these days, a feeling an ordeal has reached a turning point, that positive resolutions are in store.
Pens up 1-0 in NHL playoffs?
Nah.
Wendy Bell is back on Facebook!
This is great news for her ardent fans, and they are many.
For them, her absence has been emotionally challenging. Some have felt adrift without her
There’s a palpable sense of relief in Pittsburgh these days, a feeling an ordeal has reached a turning point, that positive resolutions are in store.
Pens up 1-0 in NHL playoffs?
Nah.
Wendy Bell is back on Facebook!
This is great news for her ardent fans, and they are many.
For them, her absence has been emotionally challenging. Some have felt adrift without her
April 12, 2016
Blog tourists coming to Youngstown!
(638 words)
I’m hosting an office warming party Wednesday after nearly nine months because the office has been a bit chilly lately.
Yes, my trusty little space heater accomplishes the same thing but I’m feeling social and there’s a risk of electrical fire when you pour beer into a functioning space heater.
And that’s a mistake you make just once!
Plus, tomorrow starts the
I’m hosting an office warming party Wednesday after nearly nine months because the office has been a bit chilly lately.
Yes, my trusty little space heater accomplishes the same thing but I’m feeling social and there’s a risk of electrical fire when you pour beer into a functioning space heater.
And that’s a mistake you make just once!
Plus, tomorrow starts the
