As much as I hate telephones, I loathed pagers. I was, admittedly, spoiled by years of minimal interference in the field. We did the usual schtick on the 2-way. Hand over mouth responding, “We can’t hear you. You’re breaking up. We’re headed to the story. No landlines. Sorry, can’t hear you”. There was one phone … Continue reading THE REAL BEGINNING – GARRY ARMSTRONG
Day: 02/02/2020
ALL’S WELL? – Marilyn Armstrong
Fandango’s February Expressions 1 All's Well That Ends Well Isn't that what everyone who murdered a bad guy always says? After which the judge says: "Um, I don't really think so." All's well that ends well if everyone plays by the same rules which typically, people don't. Let's take the impeachment trial. Strike that. Let's … Continue reading ALL’S WELL? – Marilyn Armstrong
ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE – Marilyn Armstrong
Fandango’s February Expressions Always look on the bright side of life! I know I'm jumping the gun here, but this is one of those days when it is particularly difficult to look at the bright side of life -- and yet I found the perfect piece of music to celebrate this charming concept.
THE NBA REACH – RICH PASCHALL
Kobe Bean Bryant There probably is no need to explain to you who Kobe Bryant was. You probably knew before the tragic helicopter accident last Sunday that took his life and that of 8 others, including his 13-year-old daughter. Even if you did not follow the NBA or the Los Angeles Lakers, you likely knew … Continue reading THE NBA REACH – RICH PASCHALL
ARTSY GOLDFINCHES – Marilyn Armstrong
I have to admit that I have a great many Goldfinches. They show up at the feeder in flocks. Sometimes, I look outside and they are not only all over all the feeders, but they are also waiting in the branches, sitting on the railing, and on top of all the feeders. So, rather than … Continue reading ARTSY GOLDFINCHES – Marilyn Armstrong
OLD WEST TIME TRAVEL: NON-WHITE VERSION – GARRY ARMSTRONG
I've always loved time travel stories, especially when they have happy endings. I used to think I’d love to be back in the Old West. Ya know where I’m going with this. A man of color rides into town riding a handsome horse, wearing fine clothing -- and two guns. You can see the women, … Continue reading OLD WEST TIME TRAVEL: NON-WHITE VERSION – GARRY ARMSTRONG
FOLLOW THE SIGNS – BLACK AND WHITE – Marilyn Armstrong
Cee’s B & W Photo Challenge: All Sorts of Signs Follow the signs! Or -- ignore the signs and do your own thing.
