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Author Archives: B. Trout
Bigger Is Not Always Better!
A few weeks ago, my daughter asked me if I knew the size of the Apollo 11 computer. We were chatting with a group of folks about cell phones, and remarking on the constant upgrades regarding the size of today’s … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrity and Fame, Real life, Science
Tagged Armstrong, Buzz, Houston control, Kennedy, moon, NASA, Neil
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O.K. I’m a Blatant Heterosexual!
I’m waiting for the guy who walks into the party and exclaims, “O.K. I don’t care who it offends, but I’m heterosexual!” Will anybody care? Probably not. Perhaps it will invoke a few chuckles, maybe a couple of raised eyebrows, … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrity and Fame, It's part of the language!, Law and our society!, Real life, Ripped from the headlines
Tagged ABC, athletes, basketball, football, gay, homosexual, lesbian, sports, tennis
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Beantown, Brothers and the Bomb!
Of all the sports venues in which I participated as an athlete or spectator over the years, I never worried about a bomb. It is a career that spans over 45 years and now I visit “roadside” outdoor sports venues … Continue reading
Bohemian Rapsody!
John Debella was taking requests on his morning radio show at Philadelphia’s Classic Rock WMGK a few years ago when he received this call: “WMGK, what can I play for you, my man!” John said. With slightly slurred speech a … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrity and Fame, It's part of the language!, Real life
Tagged city of brotherly love, Debellaware Valley, John Debella Show, radio, WMGK, WMMR
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Tricks of the Trade and Rules of Thumb!
Even in a high-tech precision world, not much is accomplished without a few “tricks-of-the-trade” or “rules of thumb.” Why? Because, despite mechanization and computer manipulation, there is a real world filled with real people who are tasked with getting things … Continue reading
The Mighty OZ!
I sat in the dentist chair like so many times before as the dental assistant told me it was time for my annual X-rays. She lay a heavy lead apron across my chest, as was usual, but then she reached … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrity and Fame, Real life, Science, Television
Tagged Harpo, heart health, medical, medicine, physicians, testing, TV, X-rays
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Is It Heaven or Hell?
Everyone that is human on this planet thinks about Heaven and Hell at some point in life. For some, the choice is easy . . . Jews and atheists have no Heaven or Hell and oddly enough, neither do the … Continue reading
Ryan’s Budget Proposal a “Scandal?”
While watching ABC’s political drama, Scandal, I realized that former vice-presidential candidate, Paul Ryan, is a fan. Apparently, he tunes in to the hit show gathering tips and tidbits on creating a national budget from fictional President Fitzgerald T. Grant. … Continue reading
The Wonder of It All!
It’s a bright, wintery morning as I watch the birds feed on the back porch. Chickadees, titmice and juncos bounce around the porch and table working hard for a breakfast consisting solely of oiled sunflower seeds, save for an occasional … Continue reading
And The Dish Ran Away With The Spoon!
John Kerry told the Egyptians to stop bickering and come to a political consensus during his visit last Saturday during his visit to that country. According to Kerry, the U.S. is concerned about Egypt emerging from an economic crisis and … Continue reading