Author Archives: Jim

All Roads Lead to Rome

Posted on August 8, 2006 by Jim

Well… not all roads. For example, Chapel St. leads to the Yale Bowl. But certainly there was a time when the extensive Roman road net linked the far reaches of the Empire, and it is accurate to say that each … Continue reading →

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Van Morrison, The Band & Pink Floyd et. al.

Posted on August 7, 2006 by Jim

Maybe it’s the string of super hot days. Or maybe it was because I was wearing my Grumpy shirt feeling very much the curmudgeon (“short fused since 1937… the dude with the mood“). But I was knee deep in email … Continue reading →

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Pleased to Report…

Posted on August 3, 2006 by Jim

One of the Senior Agents of the Humor Patrol has just captured a beauty. His (or her) identity must remain hidden since he (or she) might be at risk if his (or her) cover was compromised. Collecting, or stealing, jokes … Continue reading →

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A Sip From Heaven

Posted on August 1, 2006 by Jim

William Styron wrote in Sophie’s Choice, “But she only knew that the savor of it gave her an unparalleled sense of delight, a luscious and reckless and great-hearted warmth that spread to her toes, validating all quaint and ancient maxims … Continue reading →

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