by John Mooy Marcellus was a mecca for anyone growing up there who had an interest in the out-of-doors, nature and what exploring the rivers, lakes and wooded areas might lead young “explorers” to come across on a warm sunny summer … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: The Magnificent Monarch
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: The Future
by John Mooy We have a potential new subscriber for The Marcellus News. His name is Leo and he was born just moments into the morning of Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Mom and child are doing very well. So, you wonder what … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: The Future
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Animals Galore
by John Mooy I’ve not been through one of those zoos where you stay in your car, drive through the zoo while watching the animals. I’m not certain if they still have those zoos. Seemed like a good idea as at one level the animals … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Animals Galore
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: The Strange World of Art
by John Mooy A number of years ago I was able to get some large chunks of Belgian black marble for the purposes of creating some new sculpture. When the stone arrived, it was absolutely beautiful even without being carved or … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: The Strange World of Art
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: HOT
by John Mooy That one word basically sums up how our weather of late has been…………. HOT! It makes me wonder if the temperatures were comparable during my youth and those times growing up in Marcellus. I can pinpoint some times that … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: HOT
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories – The Dreamer
by John Mooy A number of years ago a friend of mine who is a musician wrote a song titled, The Legend of the Dreamer. It’s one of my favorite songs. The opening lines indicate a time that in part has now passed … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories – The Dreamer
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Grand Opening
by John Mooy Sorry to say I missed another grand opening. This one on Main Street in Marcellus. The renovation, restoration and rejuvenation of one of the best community markets in the country. In operation since 1917. The market … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Grand Opening
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Road Trip
by John Mooy Growing up in Marcellus we were surrounded by rivers, lakes and ponds. It was never difficult to imagine having a bit of Huck Finn or Tom Sawyer when the early morning destination might be to explore and spend the day … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Road Trip
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Eric Singley
by John Mooy I learned this morning of the passing of a lifelong friend, neighbor and one time teammate on the basketball team at MHS, Eric Singley. Eric conjures up a host of memories dating back to childhood. … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Eric Singley
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: The Best of Times . . . the Simplest of Times
by John Mooy I often hear conversations in which one generation talks to another about their growing up and how the young folks of today have it so much better than we did during our years of childhood. In short, I think every … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: The Best of Times . . . the Simplest of Times
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: You Still Waiting?
by John Mooy Have you ever wondered how much of your life you spend waiting for something? There are those times that all of us wait for with great anticipation throughout our lives. You will recall during your days of … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: You Still Waiting?
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: The Sounds of Silence
by John Mooy You may well recall these words from the Simon and Garfunkel song which was written in 1964 by Paul Simon. If you heard the song on WLS radio, as we did while living in the greatest small town on the planet, you may well … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: The Sounds of Silence