A Man of Understanding

Writer’s Rant for 11/30 “Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until they speak.” (Steven Wright)- You have probably heard a similar expression, “It’s better to remain silent and thought a fool than to open your...

Stop Interrupting Me!

Writer’s Rant 11/28 “Writing is a way of talking without being interrupted.” (Jules Renard) Don’t you love people who interrupt you with something they think is more important than what you were saying? Writing for me is an escape from the banalities of...

The Hitchhiker’s Guide

Writer’s Rant for 11/26 In NC, “It shall be unlawful for any person to hitchhike or to solicit rides, or for the driver of any vehicle to stop for the purpose of picking up one who is hitchhiking or soliciting a ride, on any interstate or controlled access...

Fantasy

Writer’s Rant for 11/25 Now that I have your attention, let’s talk football. Fantasy Football. I started playing in a family fantasy league about five years ago. I did no prep to select my players and didn’t prepare ahead of time for the draft,...

Let’s Talk Turkey

Writer’s Rant for 11/23 Happy Thanksgiving- Things you may not know about turkeys: Female turkeys don’t gobble; they purr. Turkeys were originally bred for their feathers, not meat. Male (Toms) and Female (Hens) have different shaped poop. Turkeys have...