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Monthly Archives: April 2017
Get Back Up: A Dad’s Lession
Dad’s method of teaching waterskiing made water-boarding look humane. You’d hang onto the rope until you got up. And when you did, he’d do his darndest to knock you back down. There was no crying in waterskiing. But you did … Continue reading
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The 30+ Club
Nationally, 5% of students who take the ACT get a 30 or higher. Five percent. Yesterday, I had the honor of witnessing 115 Madison Central High School students walk across the stage and be recognized for being in that 5%. … Continue reading
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An awkward silence
For the past few years, my phone has gone off at least once a day with crisis about my parents’ health. Today, it sits next to me silent. Being 400 miles away, there were some days I felt helpless. (Have … Continue reading
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The Battle of Banjo
Back in the day when I had a daily radio show, my family decided they wanted to go on a vacation. Since I was chained to my microphone, they left me and our dog Banjo alone to fend for ourselves. … Continue reading
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Living like Rickles
Don Rickles lived a long and fruitful life. Let me repeat that last sentence with emphasis: Don Rickles LIVED a long and fruitful life. The caustic comedian had another side to him when the cameras were off. He was a … Continue reading
Good intentions and possums
Last night, the last 100 yards before my subdivision entrance was like driving through a petting zoo. First there were four does standing on the side of the road munching on grass. I used the Jedi Mind Trick on them … Continue reading
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