Rambler 185

A famous old star played the role of Samson and used the donkey's jawbone for a prop. It was known as Basil's wrath bone.

Teetotalers are meeting in Coffeyville, KS.

I now have 3,000 miles on my airdyne bike. Just received an email from Schwin saying it is time to have the wipers changed.

The comedians' convention resulted in pundemoanium.

On Memorial Day it is worth pointing out that far more publicity is provided for an Olympic Medal than one for valor. The stakes are much different.

He pulled back from the brink of success.

A new book about drinking in college is being published: "Suds Lonigan."

Are Chinese Communists well red?

In the 60's there was an ad that said "I would walk a mile for a Camel." Now that I have COPD, I need a camel to go a mile.

When they said "he wasn't a complete failure" it showed that no one is perfect.  (Think about that one.)

Most of us left Viet Nam with mixed emotions: joy and happiness.

I am amazed at the cleverness of Congress. They get to send their mail free which costs the post office $45 million a year. Then Congress approves postage increases so we can pay for it.