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Artists, cats, and funnies

My comic Zevon quest. Soon to be on a wall near me. As a kid, I was a “comics first” guy, especially on Sundays when the funnies burst forth big and bold, with vibrant colors. They sat atop the rubber-banded Read more…

By Dale, 1 monthApril 12, 2025 ago
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Writing About Writing

I read an essay by a schoolmate of mine on her blog the other day. It was a spectacular read as always. It was chock full of poignant meanings, faith, and hope. Her style is deep and purposeful, as opposed Read more…

By Dale, 2 monthsApril 1, 2025 ago
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A day that’s cool beyond the shadow of a doubt

Some things here under HeavenAre just cooler ‘n’ Hell ~ Ray Wylie Hubbard As some know, I find fun and excitement in celebrating Groundhog Day. This year was no different as I found myself giddy as a gopher on a Read more…

By Dale, 4 monthsJanuary 31, 2025 ago
That's Life

Sometimes I stop by and see an old friend, and I don’t like it at all.

Unfortunately, I find myself much more familiar with the subject of suicide than I’d like. If I was inspired, I could write at least 5-6 right stories off the top of my head. Each one a tragedy that gutted a Read more…

By Dale, 4 monthsJanuary 15, 2025 ago
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Dear Shep,

Should I ask my company for a raise, and quit if they don’t give it? Sincerely Rocky, Dear Rocky, While I will steer clear of giving specific career advice, I will throw out a couple perspectives to consider. First, NOBODY Read more…

By Dale, 8 monthsSeptember 23, 2024 ago
That's Life

A lot of memories

There’s a small city lot on E. 53rd street in Cleveland, I’ve visited many times over the years. When I was a little guy, it was known as “Trampe’s grandma’s house” because it was how I differentiated my paternal and Read more…

By Dale, 12 monthsJune 2, 2024 ago
Animals

A bird, an amphibian, and the hairy beast

The bird. Just adjacent to the street where the paddle boat, a baby grand, and an elliptical walked into a bar recently, last year while taking the first of the mandatory three trips to the hardware store I have to Read more…

By Dale, 1 yearMarch 17, 2024 ago
That's Life

More than ink, I think

What’s all in a tattoo? More than ink, I think. It’s not a secret, but I have ink. It’s not a secret, I got another. I got my first tattoo in the heady days of spring 1987. Although I got Read more…

By Dale, 1 yearMarch 10, 2024 ago
That's Life

It’s Groundhog Day all over again…

Groundhog Day Cards?!? I don’t know exactly when Groundhog Day became a Dale fan favorite, but I harbor the nagging suspicion I’ve always loved it. I love the idea of an unassuming varmint who best claim to fame beyond February Read more…

By Dale, 1 yearFebruary 4, 2024 ago
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My Marketing Tranifesto

I find myself enthralled with the Bud Light situation because it hits me from a few different angles. More than most, I am acutely aware of most things Budweiser branded because I was raised by the biggest and best Budweiser Read more…

By Dale, 2 yearsApril 23, 2023 ago

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