Thursday, January 20, 2022

Back in the Saddle

After dinosaur, it could be anything

My wife is building a stegosaurus.
The ticket turned out to be lucky

I bought a Powerball ticket the other day, and it nearly ruined my weekend.
It’s time for resolutions yet again

It’s a tradition among newspaper columnists — it may even be a rule in the Newspaper Columnists’ Handbook, if there is such a thing — that the first column of the year must make reference to resolutions.
Think about those who are at risk

Last year, I rounded out 2020 by reflecting on those I had lost during that first year of the pandemic. This year, it seems appropriate to reflect on those at great risk.
Spirit of Santa always lives on

Columnist reflects on the different Santas he has known.
Homeowners have defied the odds

The document in front of me was terrifying.
Chat on flight home was non-stop

Her name was Phyllis.
Marvel movies? He read the books

The seemingly endless stream of movies from the comic book universe made my eyes glaze over a long time ago.
Loom is ready for assembly

It started with a conversation at the dedication of the newly expanded campus of Arts Place in Jay County.
Happy birthday to ‘twin’ brother

Maybe it’s time to talk about my other brother.
Panthers won, and the bully lost

It was probably October 1958.
Quirk of General Shanks is missed

I miss General Shanks.
Grandpa’s effort amounts to little

The call came in the middle of a meeting.
Hike wasn’t easy, it was awesome

“This’ll be fun,” I said.
Sometimes bed wins over baseball

“What inning is it?” I asked as I lifted my eyelids and attempted to drag myself from the warm embrace of the family room sofa where I had been dozing.

Truth to tell, I may as well have asked, “Who is playing?”

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