Every once in a while, even your hero (that would be me) gets behind the proverbial eight ball. Things stack up; the weather’s too cold, the day’s too short. I think I need a three-day weekend soon . . . too bad Martin Luther King ism only a holiday for those with government jobs. So, […]
So, there I was driving to Oxford early Sunday afternoon. I figured I could get a few moments in at the office whilst no one else was about. I don’t know about you, but I find working during work hours hard to do. I have actually posted on my office door a sign that reads, […]
Everyone is a genius at least once a year. The real geniuses simply have their bright ideas closer together. — Georg Christoph Lichtenberg * * * So there I was, leaning up at the counter, all suave and debonair reading the daily newspaper with my finely honed sense of delivery and wisecrackery for the front […]
Take a look at the bearded chap with a Santa hat that goes with these words. This is the last week you’ll see this fellow’s festive, holiday mug shot. That photo will not be used again. After this week, it will be retired. (I recommend staring at the picture for one minute, without blinking — […]
We had an eventful 24 hours at the old homestead not too many days ago. And, as usual at Casa de Rush eventful, interesting, noteworthy or momentous moments happen to and revolve around our two angelic, all-American, blue-eyed and blond-haired lads. Ah, just what would life be like without Sir Shamus and Master Sean? This […]
Cameras have always fascinated me. I have cameras all over the house. Some work, some don’t and they come in all shapes and sizes. Some have polished wood and brass mechanisms. Some fold up into a big leather box, others have metal casings or plastic parts. But, they are all fascinating. (Well, I used to […]
Don’t know about you, but I got my forehead burned working out in the yard this past weekend — too much sun. (Before I get too far ahead of myself, I’m not complaining. You Go Mother Nature!) * * * Don’t know if this next quote is attributed to the correct individual. It was e-mailed […]
This week’s Happy Thought: Winter officially starts next week. I make that my Happy Thought, so I can pretend this week didn’t happen . . . . . . Okay, that didn’t work. Rat-Smackin-Frackin-Blizin! It is gonna be a long winter. And, I know, I know, you happy-go-lucky, sunshine and flower folks, like former Clarkston […]
So, by a show of hands out there, how many think less of Michael Moore since his Oscar performance? For those who share a disdain of the rotund, unshaven, unkept, baseball hat toting film director from Flint, check out this website: www.moorewatch.com Ignore the plea to send money. I did. * * * Anne Goodwin, […]
Okay. Last week I shared some of my least favorite Christmas songs. Songs like, Simply having a Wonderful Christmastime, Do They Know It’s Christmas, The Christmas Shoes, and basically anything by Trans Siberian Orchestra. To wrap up last week’s gem of creative writing, I invited readers to share some of their own personal holiday negativities […]