Sticky Notes

I have a thing for “sticky notes.” They can be found stuck on the refrigerator, the kitchen table, around the computer, the dash of my car, the night stand, and a stray one might even be found on the bottom of my shoe or the seat of my pants. Every time I hear a song...

Still pretty derned down

Many of you awoke this morning with a smile on your face because FIRST FRIDAYS are Brooks Judd Welcome column days. And as usual first thing this morning Brooksie dutifully emailed his Welcome to me. I could read it (and it’s a good one) but I cannot copy and...

Still Reasonable

How am I doing? Yep, I’m still reasonable but it is taking more work to stay that way. As this viral attack continues, I am more and more missing playing with people. Other than being wth and holding my grandchildren, that’s what I miss most. I’m doing reasonably well...

Stories From Life On The Rails And The Road

“Boxcar Bertha,” the movie, and “Sister of the Road,” the book, are both fiction. The author of the “autobiographical” book, Ben Reitman (1879 – 1942), had a background as a doctor, writer, and hobo (among other things). The screen play of the movie (based loosely on...

Strange Banjo Stories

Seeing that giant banjo made by Don Timmer and his wife for their wedding ceremony and party a few years back started me thinking about the potential for banjos and just general strangeness. So I’ve done some research. Mayhem in Montgomery Police arrived at the home...