A fun entry in the occasional series about oddities of this state. A popular meme of this place is the Florida Man. So many stories here seem to start "A Florida Man ... " and then details crazy and irresponsible behavior of some of the gentlemen from this weird state. Some promoters have capitalized on … Continue reading Only in Florida – Florida Man Competition
Author: walterthinnes
Today is National Cheese Doodle Day
Today we celebrate the humble Cheese Doodle. Cheesy, crunchy puffs that are basically filled with air so they can't be fattening, right? They are also very addictive as all get out so they are hard to resist. In fact, I'm munching on some as I write this post. The only downside is the pervasive orange … Continue reading Today is National Cheese Doodle Day
In Memoriam – Gene Hackman
We recently lost a very talented and versatile actor who was one of my favorites - the brilliant Gene Hackman. The mysterious macabre details surrounding his passing at age 95 has created an unfortunate distraction from his career achievements. You can find his extensive filmography in the mainstream media obituaries that I will not try … Continue reading In Memoriam – Gene Hackman
February 28 is National Tooth Fairy Day
The above image is an actual police sketch of a confirmed siting of the famous tooth fairy (editor's note: not exactly true). Reports indicate that kiddos today get an average of $5.00 for each and every baby tooth lost from their precious little mouths and deposited under their pillow (editor's note: correction - the tooth … Continue reading February 28 is National Tooth Fairy Day
National Chocolate Covered Nuts Day
February 25 is National Covered Nuts Day. You know how delicious they are... Now you can't think about anything but chocolate covered nuts to eat... But when I asked an artificial intelligence image creator to produce a picture of a chocolate covered nut, this is what I got... Maybe I need to be more specific … Continue reading National Chocolate Covered Nuts Day
National Cincinnati Chili Week starts today
For only the second year we have arrived at National Cincinnati Chili Week! Everyone in the Queen City knows exactly what I am talking about whereas the rest of you are going, uh, huh? That is because the Cincinnati region has a very specialized dish we call Chili but the rest of the world goes … Continue reading National Cincinnati Chili Week starts today
2025 Spring Training Games start TODAY!
Finally. My Cincinnati Reds have their first spring training games today to launch their 2025 campaign. Been a long, hard winter but I am so happy baseball is returning! And to celebrate his birthday yesterday here is a picture of the best kitty cat there ever was and a fellow Cincinnati Reds Fan - the … Continue reading 2025 Spring Training Games start TODAY!
Throwback Thursday – Some photos and Reaching out to help…
Recently an extended family member suffered an unexpected tragedy. Dennis Mahoney is the long time husband of my dear cousin Kim. She passed away a few years back from cancer (and my tribute to her is included in this blog if you search). His home was struck a by particularly strong bolt of lightning. The … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – Some photos and Reaching out to help…
Silliness – Artificial Intelligence Imaging Hijinks
If you have not played with Artificial Intelligence image creators it is fun and worth the time. Allow me to dabble in my occasional series where I do just that on your behalf. First I select a day, like today, which has multiple "National Day" declarations that I do not care or know enough about … Continue reading Silliness – Artificial Intelligence Imaging Hijinks
2025 Reds Position Players Report to Spring Training – How this season looks…
As a life long Cincinnati Reds fan the last three decades can be summed up with this T-Shirt: I read somewhere that the Reds have not won a playoff series for thirty years. It seems longer. Yes, I always am optimistic at the start of every season but have special reasons to be so in … Continue reading 2025 Reds Position Players Report to Spring Training – How this season looks…
Update on my Dialysis
In case you missed it, recently I renewed my blog after many months of illness. You can review it by finding my blog post of February 5th or searching my past posts for "dialysis." The word cloud above may seem overwhelming to you, it reflects my current journey. The process of performing home dialysis is … Continue reading Update on my Dialysis
2025 – Reds Pitchers and Catchers report today
Spring is here. Hope returns. New Manager. Fresh team. I can hardly wait. Baseball season is back with the pitchers and catchers of my Cincinnati Reds reporting to spring training today. I. Am. Ready!
My Obligatory Super Bowl Post
The Super Bowl has long been the tent pole American event. More wings are eaten, more opinions expressed, more commercials are cited, and more interest is paid than any other happening in this country. So of course, as an American, I must also weigh in with insight, however trite or meaningless. I will be rooting … Continue reading My Obligatory Super Bowl Post
Throwback Thursday – Ancient Acting
For no particular reason I am resurrecting a memory from very long ago, way back in my high school days. It was there I contracted the Theater Bug which infests me to this very day. From acting to theater management to playwriting, it consumes me still. Back in Cooper City High School in Florida, circa … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – Ancient Acting
Briefly on this date…
Fittingly I will keep this edition of ON THIS DATE brief... On this date in 1922 the first edition of Reader's Digest Magazine was issued. That is all.
Back after a time away and finally on dialysis!
Sorry I have been away from the blog for so long. Recently I referenced an illness and if you are interested, I am ready to bring you up to date. Earlier this year I was diagnosed with End Stage Renal Failure, which means my kidneys were not functioning correctly and fading fast. This means that … Continue reading Back after a time away and finally on dialysis!
A Throwback Thursday In Memoriam – The Amazing Kreskin
I am a faithful reader of the New York Times Obituary column, because they provide a concise historical insight to a person of consequence. Usually a great read. And sometimes I discover more about someone that had an impact on my life or I met on my travels. I try to note those in my … Continue reading A Throwback Thursday In Memoriam – The Amazing Kreskin
Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, Happy Kwanzaa and my Apolo-post
Just a quick note on this mash-up of Christmas, Hannukah, and Kwanzaa in this year of mash-ups. Sorry I haven't posted much in the recent months. Two reasons. I am facing some significant health issues that our creaky health system is having troubles addressing in an efficient manner. Perhaps more on that another day. I … Continue reading Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, Happy Kwanzaa and my Apolo-post
‘SPY BIRDS’ is a finalist
I wrote SPY BIRDS earlier this year as a tongue in cheek modern spy tale of international intrigue and double crossing secret agents. The ten-minute play has two male and one female roles. SHORT+SWEET is an international group of short works festivals that spans several continents. It specializes in ten-minute plays and short film festivals. … Continue reading ‘SPY BIRDS’ is a finalist
2024 Baseball Post Season
Well, here we are again. That glorious battle for a World Series trophy. After a disappointing year when my Cincinnati Reds looked so talented but flopped so badly, I am disappointed. Indeed, I now believe in a new rallying cry for Redlegs... But I always enjoy the struggles of the best teams in my favorite … Continue reading 2024 Baseball Post Season
Throwback Thursday In Memoriam – Pete Rose; the Dreams and the Distractions
As is natural, as a young boy growing up in Cincinnati in the 60's and 70's my favorite baseball team was (and is) the Cincinnati Reds and my favorite baseball player was (and is) Peter Edward Rose. All that said, as I grew older (and disputably wiser) he is not my favorite human being. There … Continue reading Throwback Thursday In Memoriam – Pete Rose; the Dreams and the Distractions
Finally – a word from the mountain
About a week ago I got word that my full length script BLOODLETTING IN THESE HILLS had won the Appalachian Playwriting Festival at the Parkway Playhouse in the lovely mountain town of Burnsville, North Carolina. I would have loved to linger and breathe the clear, cool mountain air but jumped on my motorcycle to hurry … Continue reading Finally – a word from the mountain
And the winner of the Appalachian Playwriting Festival is … ME!
Pictured from left to right: Bottom row: Director Erika Tyner, Playwright Walter Thinnes; Top row: Addison Amos (stage directions), Tom Harrison (Quinn), Austin Dakota Whitehead (Joshua), Lily Bartleson (Anna), Olivia Woodford (Lillian), Alan Steele (Caleb) The Parkway Playhouse in Burnsville, North Carolina has announced that the winner of their Appalachian Playwriting Festival, based on the … Continue reading And the winner of the Appalachian Playwriting Festival is … ME!
Yet Another Quick Wordle update
Yes, I can be a bit of a nerd. As a writer I am obsessed with words and I start each day with games from the New York Times to get the old brain ticking. First among them is Wordle (which is also available to be played by non-subscribers).It is a word guessing game that … Continue reading Yet Another Quick Wordle update
In Memoriam – James Earl Jones
While it is true that people die everyday, it is not everyday that we lose a giant such as James Earl Jones. A great man in size, in voice, in talent, and in our memories. He passed away yesterday at 93 years of age. Of course, I have seen many of his films and reveled … Continue reading In Memoriam – James Earl Jones
Walter Thinnes 
You must be logged in to post a comment.