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I’ve favored the green pointy head one. Lefty, Sherlock Hemlock, Little Jerry, Farley. The Beetles, and my deep sea diving friend singing octopus’s Garden.

We had a lot of field trips in grade school to various Revolutionary War sites. Places George Washington went. Washington’s Crossing in Trenton, Jockey Hollow where his troops camped out for a few winters, several homes he lived in, we have Revolutionary history up the wazoo. 8th grade was...

I always loved the Sesame clip of pizza being made. It’s almost impossible to watch without getting hungry for a slice. it’s unusual they put on whole slices of mozzarella. Shredded melts better. Anchovies and mushrooms wouldn’t be my choice for toppings. But when he pulls it out of the oven...

That’s because local joints are family owned, and the pride comes through in the pizzas. Around here are three local joints- Frank’s, Branda’s, and Vincenzo’s. Each of them only have one store, but generations of loyal customers. Each of them have been in their families for decades. Just...

One tangent on pizza. I saw a video by Company Man about Chef Boyardee. There was a real Chef Hector Boiardi. Came overfrom Italy, at 17 was the head chef at the Plaza Hotel in New York, and his canned pasta helped feed the soldiers during WWII. It would be pretty hard to find a kid who...

That has been their problem for years. No, decades. Pizza Hut does not travel well. In the 80s, Domino’s became successful, guaranteeing your pizza will arrive hot and the toppings and cheese won’t slide off. For some reason, my dad used to pick up a pizza from Frank’s (our local joint,,long...

That’s pretty much what Cocoa Puffs are. Chocolate- powdered Kix. I haven’t eaten them forever either. As I said, you reach a certain age when you don’t eat cereal anymore for a sugar rush. You eat it for nutrition and fiber. If you like a fruity taste, you put your own fruit on. If I have...

Stick with the slot machines. I’ve been on a number of bus trips to Atlantic City. They give you a $20 roll of tokens. When that’s gone, I’m done. You should have a set amount you’re willing to lose. Fury, a hundred, whatever. That money will go faster than you think. Table games- poker...

My final word on the Sunny Days documentary. Yes, Sesame always made strides helping children cope in a world full of uncertainty. But Mr. Rogers sometimes did a better job. Sesame had lofty goals, but on the set was a great sense of fun. Now it seems like serious business. Or taking themselves...

I finally got to see the special that aired a few months back- Sesame Street 50 years of Sunny Days. And my overall impression was, where did the first 49 years go? The only nod to the past was a mention of Mr. Hooper’s death. Not one mention of Joe Raposo or Jeff Moss (forget about Sam...

Come over to my house. I’m firing up the grill.

And I agree, technology is no substitute for being a good parent. I was blown away the first time I saw a toddler with a phone. How early do you want to start turning your kid into a zombie? The thing I’ve noticed with phones over the last twenty years, how addictive they are, and how people...

A girl may be physically able to bear children by 15, but that doesn’t mean she’s emotionally ready. If you haven’t finished your education, you have no job, and if the father doesn’t stick around, it’s going to be really tough to raise that kid. I might be the exception, but I got my driver’s...

Are you one of those moody Americans?

Because the people that set the rules keep changing them.. Way back in the beginning of March, Fauci said he didn’t think the virus would affect that many people. He also said masks weren’t necessary. As the virus spread over the following months, he had to walk back his original assessment. But...

As far as John K. goes, with the girl. If you’re only 15, and you’re messing around with a much older man, you’re looking at trouble for at least one of you. That’s why laws like the Mann Act were put in place for you (until you’re 18). Sorry, when you’re 15, it’s very easy to make stupid...

Here we go again. Pay attention this time. Christine Blaze Ford’s testimony fell apart during the trial. Her accounts were inconsistent with other her witnesses. She had the burden of proof on her to prove Kavanaugh was guilty. There was more incriminating evidence against Cosby than Kavanaugh...

That’s the biggest reason I don’t smoke weed anymore. The paranoia it brings on far outweighed any enjoyment of it. Fear of getting busted can put your head in a bad place, and it was not worth the risk. Never did acid either. In spite of thirty Grateful Dead shows, and being a big fan of...

Like a lot of others, you might feel a little sore for the rest of the day. But I’m sure you’ll pull through fine.

If fries taste unusually greasy, it’s time to change the oil. I worked at a place called Zinburger. (High end burger joint). We cut our own fries (never frozen), and zucchini fries and sweet potato fries too. With all the fries, you had to change the oil several times a day. Oil has to be 375...