The last Thursday in July is National Chili Dog Day and there are many regional variations here in the United States. In Washington D.C. they serve up Half-Smokes, in Michigan they call it a Coney Island Dog, in Rhode Island it is known as a Hot Weiner, in North Carolina they add slaw (really?) and … Continue reading Time again for my favorite food – Chili Cheese Coneys
Month: July 2023
Today is my first overseas performance
This evening at 7:00 PM (London time) my play HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEONARD will be performed by Rebound Productions at The Hens & Chickens Theatre. While I have had a number of finalist selections outside the US this is the first time one of my scripts will be mounted overseas. I am thrilled. Break a leg … Continue reading Today is my first overseas performance
Happy Gorgeous Grandma Day
July 23rd is Gorgeous Grandma Day and I found an old photo to celebrate it. The Gorgeous Grandma in question is my paternal grandmother Lillian Thinnes. It would have been in the 1990's which was my bow-tie decade and features my brother and sister there to celebrate. It would have been a big party at … Continue reading Happy Gorgeous Grandma Day
Tony Bennett, dead at 96
One of my favorite singers, Anthony Dominick Benedetto (better known as Tony Bennett), passed away yesterday after a seven decade career. He was on the right side of history (he participated in the Selma to Montgomery March in 1965 and other progressive causes), and the right side of music (his skills with jazz vocals and the … Continue reading Tony Bennett, dead at 96
Throwback Thursday – A Random 1970’s Tuxedo Picture
Sometimes I try to tie Throwback Thursday pictures to a National Day or event in the news. Other times I find random pictures with little explanation. Today is the latter. Here I am in front of our front porch in Cincinnati, either freshman or sophomore year of high school. No idea what the event was … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – A Random 1970’s Tuxedo Picture
National Eat Your Jello Day. Really?
When I was growing up Jello was not my favorite dessert. It seemed so simple and well, not sure how to say this, but watery. It was after all gelatin set in water. I preferred richer and more complex desserts. It was a little better when set with marshmallows and fruit. There was after more … Continue reading National Eat Your Jello Day. Really?
My Reds Ahead at the All Star Break
2023 is the first time since 1995 that my Cincinnati Reds have led their division since 1995. It has been a long, long wait for this Faithful Redlegs Fan. The team is clearly having a lot of fun with great performances from spirited rookies to talented veterans. The electric Elly de la Cruz is breaking … Continue reading My Reds Ahead at the All Star Break
What is the coverage for Skinny Dippers? Nothing really!
The second Saturday of July is National Skinny Dipping Day so it falls today! There are several advantages to skinny dipping, including the fact that more of your skin is exposed so that you absorb more Vitamin D! Also you dry off faster than with a cloth bathing suit. The best reason I have to … Continue reading What is the coverage for Skinny Dippers? Nothing really!
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