Kevin Connors dreamed of becoming a professional baseball player, one day playing for his beloved Brooklyn Dodgers. At an imposing six-foot-five, the athletic Connors was a natural at first base, often yelling “Chuck it to me! Chuck it to me!” to his teammates on the neighborhood ball clubs, thus earning him the nickname “Chuck.” Equally …
I remember watching this guy on The Ed Sullivan Show when I was a kid. Wedged in a slot somewhere between Buddy Hackett and Jerry Vale, this guy came out onto a stage that was already set up with a series of tall sticks and a long table piled high with colorful plates. Looking dapper in …
In 1975, I entered high school as a rambunctious, unwieldy fourteen year-old. After rattling the nerves of most of my teachers, I was quickly dismissed and sent to the only class that could keep me under control — art. The art class to which I was relegated was a senior class. I was the lone …
There’s old Trader Sam, head salesman of the area. Business has been shrinking lately, so this week only, Sam’s offering a two-for-one special: two of his, for one of yours!
Born in Japan in 1929, Umeki Miyoshi was the youngest of nine children of the owner of an iron factory. In her 20s, using the stage name “Nancy Umeki,” she recorded a succession of American jazz standards for the RCA Victor Japan label and performed a popular nightclub act. A talent scout saw her act …
“Tom Cullen. M-O-O-N, that spells ‘Tom Cullen’.”
I haven’t been posting illustrations to this blog as often as I’d like. So, in 2016, I will post at least one illustration per week (maybe more) on the subject for which I’ve gained a reputation — dead celebrities. The first one is actor Edward G. Robinson. Ten-year-old Emmanuel Goldenberg emigrated with his family from …
“There is an eagle in me that wants to soar, and there is a hippopotamus in me that wants to wallow in the mud.” ― Carl Sandburg
“Sorry, Louie. I don’t think they’re gonna buy it.” * * * * * * * * * My annual Christmas music compilation is available as a FREE DOWNLOAD at ge.tt or jumpshare.com for a limited time. This year, it’s a whopping 79 minutes worth of Christmas cacophony that’s sure to ruin your holiday celebration within …
“It rubs the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again.” * * * * * * * * * My annual Christmas music compilation is available as a FREE DOWNLOAD at ge.tt or jumpshare.com for a limited time. This year, it’s a whopping 79 minutes worth of Christmas cacophony that’s sure to …
