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A few thoughts about the Good Book

“Holy smoke!” Where did that phrase come from? There’s nothing “holy” about smoke, especially when it emanates from ...

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The Gambler and the statesman

What’s the greatest invention since the wheel? The mute button, designed to be pushed when one of those ...

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A legend of local radio

There was Marty Robbins, one of country music's best known, best-loved stars. His fist was clenched as he ...

Columnists

A big check and ‘my photographer’

The lottery and/or Publisher's Clearing House will make you rich, rich, rich. But they are small potatoes. The ...

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The jazz pianist and the pinup girl

On his CD "June 1st — A Date to Remember," pianist Hal Schaefer, a childhood chum, plays "Blues ...

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A talented voice

On “The Voice,” the anxious performers do their thing, then face the judges. The judges face away, turning ...

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A hot week in Brooklyn

For a week in 1988, Brooklyn was the mission field for a group of youngsters from First Baptist ...

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Elliott and the Army chaplain

The ultra-energetic five-year-old — Elliott, by name — came running over to my table to announce, “I’m king ...

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A quiet Christmas for Carol

Quiet though she was, the little girl seemed to hold an unusual fascination for those who knew her.

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In this week’s episode…

Once upon a time, in a less sophisticated time before television, there was the “cost-a-dime” Saturday matinee.

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