Author Archives: Jim

The Secret is Out!!

Sandy and I have, what you might call, pet backgrounds.  Specifically, dogs.  I love dogs probably more than Sandy.  I mean… more than Sandy loves dogs. *cheesh* Talk about your freudian slips! We’ve talked about different breeds.  I am committed … Continue reading →

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The Golem of Carthage Rd

This happened years ago.  It was a grey March Sunday, and I can remember it like it was yesterday. “How manifold are Thy works, O Lord! In wisdom hast Thou made them all; The earth is full of Thy creatures. … Continue reading →

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Maximum and Minimum

“Be good. I’ll be right back.” That was Marge.  I wish I had a rawhide chew for every time she told us to be good… and a bowl of chicken liver for every time she told us that she would … Continue reading →

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Present Company and Absent Friends

“Ladies and gentlemen!  Light your cigars!” An unusual way to begin a “toast”… but we should expect nothing less.  After all, it’s Clayton Burrows who we are about to honor. Too bad he is not with us.  Too bad he … Continue reading →

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