by John Mooy Having now written a number of columns for The Marcellus News (the only newspaper in the world who knows who I am). I have covered a variety of topics through the years. It has been by design that my words range from the … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Columns
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: The Entertainment of Watching Work
by John Mooy On Burney Street in Marcellus years and years and years ago, the powers that be decided that there would be an addition put on the school. It would look quite modern. As for myself, I later walked down the hallway - I … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: The Entertainment of Watching Work
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Egg on the Pavement
Egg on the Pavementby John Mooy I can’t recall when we last had a string of hot days like we are currently experiencing. I often wonder what impact the human race has had on influencing the weather. We’ve heard for years … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Egg on the Pavement
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: I need your help
I need your help. . .It’ll just take a minuteby John Mooy This has been a while ago, but I was reminded of it numerous times since the time when it happened. It was quite early on a Saturday morning when I heard … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: I need your help
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: The Corvid Family
John Mooy’s raven soon to be carved in Porturo black marble. by John Mooy The Corvid family is the group of birds we have come to know that include ravens, crows, magpies and jays. They are inquisitive and curious birds. My … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: The Corvid Family
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Bummer
by John Mooy My evening was planned. At 8:30 Wednesday evening I was going to watch game four of the NBA Finals. The New York Knicks vs the San Antonio Spurs. The game was of particular interest because my wife was going to watch the … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Bummer
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: No Phone, No Ticket – No Fun!
by John Mooy I think I’m finally going to have to admit that I’m a bit out of touch. Some of you have probably thought that for a while now. I have really had no need for a cell phone up until the FINAL OUT yesterday. That may … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: No Phone, No Ticket – No Fun!
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: History repeats itself
by John Mooy I overheard my wife talking on the phone the other day and the subject of our grandson, Jack, came up. Apparently, he is working to improve his speed. He is doing this by having someone time him as he runs as fast as he … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: History repeats itself
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Small Towns
by John Mooy The other day, it was actually Tuesday, I was driving into Bangor from the south of town. My usual route is to pass through Bangor from the east or west. During this southerly entrance I went by one of those green rectangle … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Small Towns
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Marcellus – Far & Wide
by John Mooy Any time we hear the name Marcellus mentioned or perhaps see it in print we sit up and take notice. I find out that the name, Marcellus, has its beginning all the way back to Roman history. Over a period of time, … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Marcellus – Far & Wide
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Levity
by John Mooy If you did not grow up with the technology we are experiencing today, you may well have a touch of frustration sprinkled throughout your days. As for high tech in my formative years, our typing … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Levity
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: May 4, 2026
Celebrating May 4 as John Mooy in Marcellus Day are, left to right, John Mooy, MHS Class of ‘64; RON WELBURN (caps per Ron’s request), MHS Class of ‘63; Harold Decker, Richland High School Class of ‘63; and Ron Lofts, MHS Class of ‘67. … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: May 4, 2026