Over the years as a journalist, I’ve kept a file on my favorite gaffes & goofs from well-meaning writers, announcers and advertisers. See if you get a few LOLs from some of these. Headlines Fighting Puts Talks in Jeopardy Red...
Are you fascinated by that which is unconventional? Do you look at the world a bit more whimsically than the average person? Do objects d’art and things that are odd, unusual and even macabre fascinate you? If so, don’t feel...
After authoring three books and seeing travel writing opportunities shrink a couple of years ago, I pondered the future. Another book? Ramp up article queries? Retire? None of those options blew my skirt up. And then I remembered Kelly and...
Okay, so no one was able to follow the following clues posted May 18th so we'll add a couple more. Use your noodle, hop in the jalopy and with little trouble you may soon be sticking five $20 bills in...
You might think that any ol’ place will do when it comes to a plate of bacon and eggs. Hey, if you’ve tasted one, you’ve tasted them all, right? But the first time you depart the Tin Can Café in...
Who couldn't use $100 these days (for that matter, ANY days). It's easy ... just put on your sleuth hat and follow the clues. The contest begins Tuesday, May 19, at noon. See if you can figure out where it's...
Five years before the incorporation of Clearwater as a city, a witty fellow named Willard Espy was a master of word play. Just prior to that time, a new character named Tom Swift came along in a series of children’s...
In these troublesome times, a bit of levity goes a long way. Here are a few jokes that might curl your lips upwards a bit. In some cases I’ve edited them a bit for G-rated purposes. A Slight Misunderstanding A...
In these difficult times, those in the front lines of COVID-19 – the medical first responders – are certainly thankful for recognition for all they do for the community. That recognition has traditionally come by way of plaques, trophies and...
No one really knows why we dream. Maybe it’s temporary insanity; maybe it’s our subconscious mind seeking relief; maybe it’s simply because can’t do without nightly entertainment while we sleep. Whatever the reason, I conducted a survey of Clearwater citizens...
Have you ever looked at a towering oak tree and wondered how old it is? Have you ever admired a sunset or sunrise framed by palm trees? Have you ever marveled at tree canopies in a forest swarming with a...
If you’re not exempt from working during this dreadful pandemic, the only sensible thing for all of us to do is follow the guidelines. That includes being relegated to the confines of our homes or apartments all day and night....
