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She’s All Over The Place
True story, but who’d believe it? +++++ As Inspector at Scotland Yard, I saw lots of strange and bizarre things. For example, we had a case of where a man killed his wife, cut her up and threw … Continue reading
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The Ride Of A Lifetime
+++++ Willie saw the impressive turnout for the memorial service. An older gentleman turned to him and asked, “You had family on the train?” “Yes, my grandfather. You?” “Yes, I actually was on the train. Lived here in London since.” … Continue reading
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Personals
Ah! The Queen’s palette. Thought I recognized it. 😉 So, how do we paint a word picture? A lot of people have been doing it this way and this is only one guy out of millions over the years. +++++ … Continue reading
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How Did I Miss This?
I graduated high school 40 years ago this year. Apparently, 1980 was a different time than I thought. Thanks to Jean Hays for this neat pic! +++++ TO: Wm. Colby, Esq., USA FROM: Harlington-Straker Studios DATE: September 13th, 1980 Esteemed … Continue reading
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Rip And Read
The picture reminded me of mornings when I was growing up and Dad being the first one in the kitchen with coffee and the radio turned on —- LOUD. Glad those days are over! Speaking of radio, there’s a … Continue reading
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English Toffee
Thanks to Na’aman Yehuda for this nice pic (or Todah rabbah, of course). To our cousins across the pond — if they (or YOU) can spot the references that I put in the story along with some other “goodies,” you … Continue reading
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Whose Names I Don’t Know
Thanks to Cuzzin’ Shelley for this nice pic. Whenever I see a window, I think of someone looking out seeing whatever they want or wish they could see. So, I thought of a guy sitting by his window looking up … Continue reading
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Tune In Tomorrow
Another blast from the past. Thanks, Ted, for the photo, always intriguing. Also a shout out to a one Mike Franklin whom I knew many years ago, who is responsible for this. +++++ I called my brother. He came over, … Continue reading
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Boy, Did WE Get A Wrong Number
Photo by CE Ayr. Thanks, CE. An anecdote from days of my working in the news biz. Originally published August 27, 2016. Please enjoy! +++++ The police report came through to the news assignment desk at WMXT. “Mike Bradley, 38, … Continue reading
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Git ‘er DONE!
Thanks, Jan Fields, for this really intriguing pic. A bit of a challenge, but here we go! Americans will get it and not be amused. Europeans will not get it and will STILL not be amused. OK, so it’s probably … Continue reading
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