Why Are You? May 31, 2006

There was a scene in a Jimmy Stewart/Henry Fonda western called The Cheyenne Social Club from years ago, that my dad especially liked. Jimmy Stewart’s character, filled with exasperation, turns to Harley, played by Fonda, and says “Harley, why are you?” Not “where” or “how,” but, “WHY are you?” My dad would often have that [...]

The Last Days May 30, 2006

They’re here. The Last Days.
The last days of school. For kids, teachers, parents…these are heady times. One of our own kids is especially happy to be staring summer break in the face. Let’s call him or her Mookie, just for the sake of this story…you know, “the names have been changed to protect the innocent”or, [...]

More Than Just A Party May 26, 2006

Even at three in the morning, today, there were plenty of cars and trucks on the road with boats and campers trailing behind. Most neighborhood pools are filled and ready for a refreshing splash sometime during this weekend which will be notable for record-setting heat. Picnic baskets are coming out of hibernation and BBQ kings [...]

Presents and Accounted For May 25, 2006

There are a lot of great things about my job.For example, driving in at 2:30 a.m., you avoid lots of traffic troubles. Yes, there is the occasional case of road rage but it usually is in the form of dirty looks from possums. I have found that raccoons and foxes are less angry with me [...]

Hot Mama May 24, 2006

As we head into the Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of summer, things are going to get steamy around here. 90 degrees will be the temperature neighborhood from Friday through Monday. As mentioned here and on FirstNews over the last few days, co-anchor Jere (or JERRY) Gish and his very patient wife, Barb (spelled [...]