I Like Horror MoviesThe Bride Of Frankenstein Last night I watched a showing of The Bride of Frankenstein on television, and although I had seen it many times before--and own a DVD of it--I watched it more closely than usual. The Monster is actually very nice to people... See More »
I Love To Cook Italian FoodPasta e Fagioli Known colloquially as "pastafazool," this popular Italian dish goes back to ancient times. In the ruins of Pompeii, which as we know had been covered by the ashes of Mount Vesuvius in C.E. 79, thus preserving the everyday life of... See More » (1)
I Had a DogThe Day My Dog Talked! Our family pet was a little apricot poodle named Poochini. He was affectionate and loving, and seemed to enjoy his new home after we adopted him from the local shelter. He was able to make his wants known, such as needing to... See More »
I Am Roman CatholicWHAT IS LENT? Some years ago I attended a seminar which happened to be held in a local Protestant church. While the group was waiting in the vestibule to be let into the church hall I overheard short conversation between a Protestant man and a... See More »
I Enjoy Food and CookingPAMELA ANN'S “FIRES OF HELL” HABAÑERO CHILI This is a really hot chili that is not for the faint of heart, or for those with delicate stomachs! But it's one of my favorites. 3 pounds ground beef, venison or buffalo 6 habañero chilies 6 jalapeño... See More » (1)
I Am Native American (mohawk)The Chief Who Had Sore Feet--A Mohawk Legend This story could be attributed to any number of tribes, but I learned it as a Mohawk tale. In the early days there lived a Mohawk chief who was bothered by sore feet. You see, in those times Native... See More » (1)
I Am Roman CatholicMARY MAGDALENE—THE UNOFFICIAL PROSTITUTE Poor Mary of Magdala! For more than fifteen hundred years she has been regarded by Christianity as the resident loose woman of the New Testament. Nearly every movie about the Life of Christ, from Cecil B.... See More » (1)
I Enjoy Food and CookingEATING LIKE JESUS “Scripture has it, 'Not by bread alone shall man live.'”--Luke 4:6 (Jesus to Satan). Well, Jesus was right about that, because in The Bible there are many references to what He ate, and it was a lot more than bread. It's really a g... See More » (1)
I Love ChristmasAN EMOTIONAL HYMN When I was in high school I sang in the church choir. Of course the songs we sang were religious in naure, and when Christmas time rolled around the hymns were selected to emphasize the season. One of my favorites was O Magnum... See More »
How Do You Pronounce Pall Mall Cigarettes?I was watching old commercials from the Fifties, and they all pronounced it as "Pell Mell." When I worked in a department store customers always said, "Gimme a Paul Maul." When I went to England thy pronounced it "Pal Mal." Which is it?
I Like JokesGive It the Gas! Three guys were sitting at a table in a restaurant, involved in a heated argument. "It's "W-O-O-M!" declared one. "No! No!" yelled another. "It's W-H-O-O-M!" The third declared, "You're both wrong! It's W-U-M-M!" Then a middle-aged... See More »
I Love ChristmasMERRY XMAS! Many people take exception to the above writing of “Merry Christmas.” They complain that “You're X-ing out Christ!” and “Keep Christ in Christmas!” Well, we are keeping Christ in Christmas, and here's how. The Greek word for Christ is... See More »
I Like JokesBLESSINGS ON YOU! Two guys are sitting in a local bar, drinking their beer and having a nice chat, when suddenly one of them spots a stranger sitting alone and nursing a bottle of beer at a table in the far corner of the tavern. "Hey, look over... See More » (1)
I Enjoy Food and CookingTURKEY IN THE STRAW, TURKEY IN THE BAG! This is probably the easiest way to cook a turkey. It is basically the same way Mark Twain's cook prepared it for the Clemens family. You will need: one turkey, fresh or thawed, between 12 and 14 pounds 1... See More » (3)
I Am Roman CatholicTHE INQUISITION (What a Show!) I’ve noticed that many people, especially those who want to attack the Catholic Church, always bring up The Inquisition as an example of the Church’s barbarity. There are two things wrong with this way of thinking:... See More » (1)
I Love ChristmasThe Animals Talk At Christmas There is an old legend which states that on the night Jesus was born the animals in the stable were able to talk. The legend continues that they could only talk at midnight, after which time they go back to making animal... See More »
I Like JokesFIDO, SPEAK! A guy walks into a bar together with his dog, sits down at the bar and orders a drink. After consuming several shots he gets a bill from the bartender. "Sorry," says the guy, "I have no money. But I'm willing to perform for you in... See More »
I Enjoy Food and CookingFISH TACOS A few days ago I went shopping with my daughter Jessica, who announced that she wanted me to buy ingredients for fish tacos as served at Long John Silver's fast food. "Well," I said, "what's in it? I can't duplicate something I don't... See More » (1)
I Hate Annoying PeopleTHERE'S ONE AT EVERY PARTY! When I was about 15 my Mom decided to throw a New Year's Eve party for some of her friends from the hospital where she worked as a nurse. It was basically a small gathering, maybe ten people, plus myself and my two... See More » (2)
I Enjoy Food and CookingMIDDLE EAST HUMMUS (الحمص) Hummus is one of my favorite healthy foods. Lately it appears to be very trendy, but I've been preparing it and eating it for years. I know there are many different flavors of store-bought hummus out there, but I prefer... See More »
I Like JokesCHICKEN BUTT This amusing anecdote is attributed to Moe Howard, "Moe" of The Three Stooges. Back in the 1930's Moe was having dinner at a restaurant with his friend Jack Walsh, a fellow actor who was doing a show with Moe. For his dinner Jack had... See More »
I Like JokesYAARR, MATIES! One Halloween evening a woman opened the front door at the sound of the doorbell. Standing there, Trick or Treat bag in hand, was a little boy dressed as a pirate. He had an eye patch, a little toy cutlass, and on his head a tricorn... See More »
I Like JokesWhy We Can't Understand the English During a trip to England an American and an Englishman struck up a conversation. "Are you enjoying your stay?" asked the Englishman. "Oh yes!" said the American. "I just made a visit to Chol-mon-de-ly Castle."... See More » (1)
I Have Strange DreamsGETTING MY GOAT Last night I dreamed I was shopping in a huge supermarket. It reminded me of Harrod's in London. The butcher shop was vast, with counters and refrigerated display cases lining the four walls, so there was a large tiled open space in... See More » (1)
I Have Strange DreamsThe Big City Hotel Okay, I must admit this dream was a little weird, and I don't know what to make of it. However, it was very vivid and real, and soon after I woke up I wrote it down before I forgot the details. In the dream I was driving to New... See More » (1)
