Author Archives: Jim

The Golem of Carthage Rd

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Jim

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

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Jim

“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

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Jim

“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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Clayton

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Jim

Several years ago I began a piece… it was really to be an extended sketch of both Clayton and James.  I felt there was an amazing story there… of the connection of the two people. I was able to put … Continue reading →

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