Author Archives: Jim

The Plan

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Jim

What follows below appeared in the Novermber 24 issue of the New Yorker in their Shouts & Murmurs column.  The writer is Jack Handey… my first reading of his work. Well… I am tipping my hat to him.  The economy … Continue reading →

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Forty-Eight Years Ago

Posted on November 3, 2008 by Jim

On November 1, 1960 64% of the Nation’s Electorate went to cast their vote for President of the United States.  John Kennedy carried the State of Connecticut 53.7% to Richard Nixon’s 46.3%.  Kennedy did not have the same success in Mrs. Bear’s … Continue reading →

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The Great White Huntress

Posted on November 3, 2008 by Jim

It was my turn to pick up the tab, the choice of location had been Raymond’s. In a friendship that went back to third grade and which was ruled by many traditions, this tradition – one person selects a restaurant for … Continue reading →

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Music Legend Passes

Posted on October 6, 2008 by Jim

Blind Pork Tail Schwartz (1919 -2008)  {Los Angeles} After a period of extended decline the music great, Blind Pork Tail Schwartz passed away to what has been referred to as mostly natural causes.  The announcement came from his long time publicist … Continue reading →

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