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Category Archives: Real life
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
Trees
“I think that I will never see a poem as lovely as a tree,” wrote Joyce Kilmer. As you read the rest of this simple-minded poem, you get the distinct impression that Mr. Kilmer didn’t get out much, or if … Continue reading
Breaking News!
Last Saturday morning, while I’m enjoying my breakfast vice of bacon and eggs, ABC News interrupted its regular news program with BREAKING NEWS! Of course, I turned the volume up a bit and directed my undivided attention to the TV … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrity and Fame, Real life, Religion, Ripped from the headlines
Tagged ABC, news, old age, papacy, Pope, religion, Rome, television
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What’s love got to do with it?
Tina Turner is the new Swiss Miss! Last month, she renounced her United States citizenship to become a denizen of Switzerland, the country in which she resided for the past eighteen years. It’s all about love, if you ask the … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrity and Fame, Politics, Real life, Ripped from the headlines
Tagged city limits, earned, income, millions, Nutbush, rock n' roll, Switzerland, taxes, Tina Turner, United States
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