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Ralphie would understand
I had a BB gun. And I did not soot out either one of my eyes.
Look! Up in the sky!
Charlie Major isn't the only family member who spotted a UFO.
Young and very lucky
A recollection of incredibly bad decisions.
Chasing waterfalls
According to the TLC song, you shouldn't do it.
Sleeping with snakes
We had no choice when our power went out.
Old photos revive memories
Nothing revives your memory like a picture from your past.
Are nicknames extinct?
At the very least they are an endangered species.
Musical odd couple
My first musical influences were Gene Autry and Frederic Chopin
"Radio Days" forever
Old-time radio programs still play inside my head.
Hotchee Botchee!!
Halloween has changed a lot since I was a kid.
The Pilgrim Estates Gang
It was Deja Vu when I moved into this neighborhood.

Coneys and salt potatoes
Our taste buds keep calling us back to comfort food heaven.
Have teasels, will travel
Skaneateles farmers once grew weeks on purpose.
Ride an elephant
It's something you no longer can do at the Syracuse zoo.
The French Fort
The place we visited as kids has changed as much as we have.
A great place to live
Every place is loved by somebody sometime.
An offer I couldn't refuse
When being a Democrat gave me the inside track.

A Game for One
You can tell a lot about a boy by the game he plays.
The Original Spin Doctor
He was Ethan Allen, who created my favorite board game.
Baseball's name game
No sport has provided more memorable names.
Uneasy lies the crown
Major league batting champions aren't always deserving.
In a flash, he was gone
Being the fastest player in baseball wasn't enough.
X-rated baseball
I didn't want anyone to notice where I bought a certain publication.
He knew the game
Legendary coach Al Cervi had harsh words modern basketball.

A painful time of year
Once again Turner Classic Movies reminds us of our loss..
No wonder it's unlucky
Or why I like film noir better than cinema treize.
At war over Christmas
Jon Stewart fires more zingers at our favorite holiday, but this time he's on target.
Their list isn't my list
A look at some of the most intelligent TV detectives.
No relief in sight
These days it doesn't take much to qualify as a celebrity ... of sorts.
Bowl games are like blind dates
Or is going to the Beef O'Brady Infomercial more like kissing your sister?
From Thanksgiving to Christmas
Funny how they've been blended into one, very long holiday.
Amazing Racers & Mike Holmes
I take my hat off to all of them, but especially the Canadian contractor.
A tree like no other
You have to wonder what Mother Nature had in mind when she created the live oak.
Candy in depth
That's the Major motto when it comes to Halloween preparation.
Please, trash those ugly pajamas
Seriously, guys, it's time to get rid of baseball's longjohns.
Unlikely events revive memories
I was watching an old British program, but thinking of a high school classmate.
Gordon Ramsay, what a charmer
It's a good thing the foul-mouthed chef didn't pursue a career as a diplomat.
Some stories refuse to die
Judge Crater, Amelia Earhart and Marilyn Monroe have something in common.
The ultimate multiple choice quiz
Few tasks are more stressful than figuring out what to purchase at a supermarket.
Wankers, prats and porkies
That's what you get when you watch the Brits on your telly.
Watch it again ... and again
When was it that America fell in love with television reruns?

Computers have the right idea
Our brains should ask permission before it erases memories.
Descended from space aliens
It's time we acknowledged we come from a galaxy far away.

What big brothers are for
Mary Beth Major received a big surprise in Ohio.
The Great Gleason Express
Most publicity stunts are forgettable, but not this one.

My huckleberry friend
Or how I had my picture taken with Andy Williams.
Mr. Improbable
It was all too easy to underrate Merv Griffin.

Rattlesnake Gulch
There really is such a place in Central New York.
Anaktuvuk? Sorry, we'll pass
Sometimes you don't want to know what your town name means

Tongue-tickling names
A tour of towns with memorable names
You had to be there
Or why Ann Arbor's explanation needs more explaining

 
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Family Trees ––– Who's Who ––– Read All About It ––– Detour: 1921 ––– Solvay Tales ––– Sandy Pond –––Home