Two Quotes………One Story The other day I came across two quotes. I was somewhat fascinated by each of them. One a slice of optimism and the other not so much. From a book by Jim VanderHei: “As a country we are … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Bestiariesby John Mooy A friend sent me an email a while ago and mentioned the word bestiaries. As we were all taught in high school when we weren’t absolutely certain of what a word meant, we should look at how it was used in a … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Touched by the Momentby John Mooy Over the years I’ve tried to convince myself that I don’t prejudge people, categorize them or stereotype them. I’m sure I fall short and that was pointed out to me the other day. I was in the local … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Sundays in the Summertimeby John Mooy It was like clockwork on Sunday mornings. Harley Moorlag would drive his wife Evilo into town, drop her off at church and then drive to our house where my dad was sitting on the front porch … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Small Town Effectby John Mooy Last week I was sitting in the living room of the Ron and Marcia Lofts home. We were reminiscing about so many of the fine people of Marcellus who have contributed to the well-being of … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
And another thing. . .by John Mooy I had no sooner finished a column for last week’s News, when another idea came to me. But then that’s what I have trained my mind to do while no doubt putting aside other … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Samuel Langhorne Clemens“Mark Twain”November 30, 1835 - April 21, 1910 (aged 74) Mark Twainby John Mooy You may have known that Mark Twain was the name that Samuel Langhorne Clemens gave himself and used as an author and … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Memorial Day……Every Dayby John Mooy By the time you read this, Memorial Day will have passed for another year. But in thinking about this statement, I came to the conclusion that Memorial Day in this country is … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
WE the PEOPLE…………..by John Mooy We have so many demands put on our minds today to be able to recall codes, passwords, phone numbers, addresses and who knows what else that it’s a wonder we can keep any of it … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Saturday Night in Americaby John Mooy I’m guessing there are many traditions that can be found on Saturday nights across the country. Marcellus is no exception. Routines were always a part of … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Cree Coaches……….and Moreby John Mooy As a kid growing up in the wonderful community of Marcellus, I was so fortunate that we had a real-life big game hunter living down on the west end of Main Street. His name was Howard Cree and I … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Spring of the Yearby John Mooy Spring has sprung the grass has ridI wonder where the birdies is.They say the birdies on the wing, but that’s absurd.I always thought the wing was on the bird. And on this beautiful Saturday … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories