Monthly Archives: February 2011

James Marshall Rising, a best-selling author and famed columnist who came to a literary career late in his life through a bizarre set of circumstances, died October 11th, coincidentally on his 100th birthday. Rising passed away at the lighthouse he … Continue reading →

I read newspapers. I love to tell people that. I harrumph, (newspaper readers are big on harrumphing) adjust my glasses and give out my best serious look. “I read several newspapers a day” I tell anyone who will listen, which … Continue reading →

Rant D’jour Blog Post for Wednesday 2/2/11 – 30 degrees at 7:20 AM – L.C.C.C. closed again. Ice, sleet and other assorted misery falling from the sky. I love comics. I have a rant about that love affair here ,which … Continue reading →

The long-suffering wife was on a mission. I am along for comic relief. Some sort of skin care product in a particular shade was proving to be elusive. This happens from time to time. It necessitates a search through all … Continue reading →

The rant d’jour click here Blog Post for Tuesday 2/1/11 – 19 degrees at 7:12 AM – snowed about 4″ to 6″ – L.C.C.C. is closed. I am OK with school being off today. I just came off a pretty … Continue reading →

Did you ever get a song stuck in your head for days at a time? Most of us have. Why is it that it’s always the dumbest song? “It’s a Small World After All” comes to mind. NOT THAT SONG … Continue reading →