The Art of Getting Stuck by John Mooy I have a collage of old black and white pictures that were taken by my Dad during times he managed to get his car “stuck” while delivering mail to his patrons during the winter time. … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: The Book Report
Do you recall being in high school and a teacher announced that your next assignment was to give a book report? You were immediately filled with dread that was further enhanced when it was announced you would be required to stand up … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: The Book Report
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Truly Amazing: Or, the Wonderful World of Advertising I remember being on Rural Route #2 with my Dad and putting mail into the mailboxes. Every once in a while ,there would be a rather colorful piece of paper that would advertise … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: It’s Snow Fun
As I sit here at the kitchen table, the wind outside is blowing the snow every which way before settling to the ground. Perhaps this is the snow that will stay and bring on the winter weather. Michigan is truly a winter wonderland. … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: It’s Snow Fun
A Story of Friendship
A salesman, a merchant marine, and a dentist walked into a house. Nope, it’s not the begin-ning of a joke but a story of a moment which was the result of a nearly lifelong friendship be-tween these three. As life moved on, the … [Read more...] about A Story of Friendship
Buckle Up
Okay, here we go. As we enter a new year with hopes, dreams, and projects, I’m choosing to take a look at the current NEW by moving back in time a bit. I’m starting out while seated on that ledge in front of Pantale’s … [Read more...] about Buckle Up
Jingles
As we move toward Christmas, the youngsters will be listening for the sounds of jingles, as in jingle bells. These are not the jingles I am referring to. Jingles are also those wonderful catch phrases that we’ve become familiar with through … [Read more...] about Jingles
Letters to Santa
A favorite Christmas story? Yes, I have a few but the best one took place years ago in my hometown. It was December 1963. I leaned against the side of the drugstore with hands jammed comfortably into the pockets of my … [Read more...] about Letters to Santa
Letter to the Editor from John Mooy
Kay: Here’s the backstory on Letters to Santa: A number of years ago, I was in a bookstore looking through a book written by Tim Russert. You may remember Russert as the former Sunday host of Meet the … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor from John Mooy
Action Jackson
Like many of the youth of Marcellus from years past to present, I have spent time involved with sports. I have followed teams and been a part of teams. This is a part of small town America where hoops in the driveway and diamonds played on … [Read more...] about Action Jackson