Monthly Archives: November 2009

Enough of this serious stuff for today

Jokes get tossed about the Internet constantly, but the following, sent by a friend of mine, was close to my heart as I saw many of these grand comedians: You may remember  the old Jewish Catskill comics of Vaudeville days: Shecky … Continue reading

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Banjo Fred' Starner dies at 72

Banjo Fred” Starner, an economics professor and banjo-playing folk singer who documented hobo music and culture, has died. He was 72. Starner, of Winnetka, died Oct. 25 at a West Hills rehabilitation facility of complications from pneumonia and the autoimmune … Continue reading

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The world today:

All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts, His acts being seven ages. At first the infant, Mewling and … Continue reading

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I remember them all

…at least those in my later life. Girlfriends (and, of course, ex-wives).

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There is a metaphor by which I live

“He/she was raised to say ‘Please’ and ‘Thank you’.”

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