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Forbidden WGN words, phrases: Something “went terribly wrong”

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , on March 16, 2010 | 2 Comments »

In his monologue in 1972, comedian George Carlin first listed “Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television.” They were English-language words that, at that time, were considered inappropriate for public broadcast on radio and TV in the United States.
Carlin’s comedy routine came to mind recently when Tribune Co. CEO Randy Michaels issued a list [...]

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Thanks SFR for the Tod Brinkman Memorial Award

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , on February 24, 2010 | 1 Comment »

With my wife Sherry. (Picture This Photos)

My heartfelt thanks go out to Speedway Fire-Rescue of the Quad-Cities for naming me the 2010 recipient of the Tod Brinkman Memorial Award last Saturday night (Feb. 20) at their annual awards banquet at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds in Davenport, Iowa.
I have long supported SFR in many ways and [...]

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Grandma was a (food) pusher

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , , , on February 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

My friend Brent Arp says he and I don’t have a weight problem — we have a height problem. I like his way of looking at things.
Most of my height problem, though, is my own fault and can’t be blamed entirely on the short frame God gave me. I can, however, place some [...]

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Cassette recorder takes its last breath

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , on February 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Death came quickly and without warning. She still had energy but just quit moving. I guess she was just worn out.
My Realistic Model CTR-68 cassette tape recorder died last week. She was at work at the time, recording a lengthy hearing in Bettendorf when her motor just stopped turning.
I immediately gave her some tape [...]

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A sad day for Midwest racing: Checkered flag waves for WDRL

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , on February 6, 2010 | 1 Comment »

Jim addresses a pre-season meeting at Webster City, Iowa.

Jim Wilson, standing beside me in the truck in the blue jacket, was presented a cake in honor of the final All-Star Series race, which took place in Denison, Iowa.

Yesterday I sadly edited and distributed a news release for my friends, Jim and Nancy [...]

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It’s time to fall for winter

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , on January 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

It’s official: It’s wintertime!
Yes, I know. The calendar tells us it’s been winter for a while now. But it’s officially winter for me because I’ve taken my annual winter tumble.
I’m a fairly careful guy when it comes to walking and climbing. But even so I usually fall about once a year, and that’s often [...]

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A football fix for a football addict

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , , , , on January 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

What a Sunday afternoon it was for football fans!
There were two NFL championship games, one after another. I watched them on big-screen TV in high definition from a comfy recliner with a cold beverage nearby and a fire in the fireplace as a cold January wind whistled outside. Both games were exciting for [...]

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Blago gets it right: He was stupid

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , on January 12, 2010 | 1 Comment »

I was taught that we have free speech in the United States. That we can say whatever we believe as long as it’s not irresponsible, like falsely shouting “Fire!” in a crowded theater.
But free speech does, in fact, come with a price. Sometimes when someone speaks his or her mind, particularly if he or she [...]

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New book chronicles devastating 2008 Iowa flood

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , on December 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

An anniversary is a commemoration of the date something notable took place. But it’s not necessarily something folks celebrate.
June 2010 will mark the second anniversary of the massive flooding that devastated much of Iowa and parts of other Midwestern states. But no one will be celebrating.
Beginning June 7, 2008, floodwaters ran in portions [...]

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Facebook friends relate favorite Christmas movies

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , on December 15, 2009 | 2 Comments »

I love Christmas.
There are many reasons. Among them are the true reason for the season, the joy one feels when giving to others, the “peace on Earth, good will toward men” feeling that comes over many of us, the fun of having family and friends around more than normal, the beautiful decorations and lights, [...]

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