Author Archives: Jim

Cioppino & Albariño

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Jim

This is the deal. On Friday I am responsible for the dinner and the wine. I can grill, I can roast, stir-fry… re-heat. It’s my call. Sometimes, take-out, or I can pick out a restaurant. Killing a raccoon on Swamp … Continue reading →

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The Field Marshall Ish Kabibble

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Jim

True.  Nothing makes a man feel better than wearing a uniform!  Few know of my military background. My Father’s Grandfather served nobly with Chinese Gordon at Khartoum (he was his tailor).  For skill and bravery under fire (he had to … Continue reading →

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Basic Rock (with apologies to Mel Brooks & Carl Reiner)

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Jim

This story started in a simple way… It took place years ago. It was a Saturday afternoon, mid-September, Dad was at work and Mom and I traveled to Woodbury to visit my Aunt & Uncle. “I thought that the New Year was on January 1!”

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So… Have You Seen The New Penny?

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Jim

My day was not going well… nothing that $100,000 or a whisky wouldn’t cure.  And then I looked at the change I got from Pauli’s Bagels first thing in the morning (a plain “everything” bagel and a grapefruit juice), and included therein was … Continue reading →

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