May 6, 2016
Show Number 200. A good, clean stopping point.
I really love doing this program, but after 200 shows, I've just
about run dry. It's just become really difficult to come up
with new and different topics after eight years of programs.
So, I'm calling it quits with this episode.
I'll still post new shows when I...
Apr 21, 2016
First, the powers-that-be decided it was past time to get a
woman on our currency.
Their initial thought - Sacajawea on the ten-dollar bill.
But the public didn't want Sacajawea, they wanted Harriet Tubman.
Okay, done.
And they didn't want to lose Alexander Hamilton on the ten, mainly
because he was suddenly in...
Apr 8, 2016
No Show This Week -
I'm at the Great Lakes Nostalgia Convention with Paul Petersen (Jeff Stone on the Donna Reed Show) and Kathy Garver (Big sister Cissy on Family Affair).
I'll be on stage with both of them Saturday, hosting an interview.
Here's my daughter Karen with Paul!
Mar 25, 2016
Oh, no. Dental check-up time again! What good could
possibly ensue?
Well, there was this great book full of treasure leads, right there
amongst the Sports Illustrateds and Ladies Home Journals. And
since I was a bit early for my appointment, I was able to sit down
with it for a while.
I was able to identify two...
Mar 11, 2016
"Psst! Hey Bud! This penny cost me almost two cents
- yours for just a penny! And this nickel cost almost eight
cents - wanna buy it for a nickel?"
That's the United States Mint, selling its coins for below
cost. As they have been doing for years.
How to handle the problem? Suggested fixes include using
cheaper...