Category Archives: random
Parental Guidance Suggested
January 2024 Libraries have been at the forefront of recent culture wars. Much of the political posturing and consequent legislation appear to be performative, since many titles are readily available online through Books Unbanned and other initiatives. Personally, I’m all … Continue reading
Comic Influence
Comic books have had a significant influence on my life, even though I only owned a few dozen in my childhood and have only read a few as an adult. They have influenced what I saw on television and in … Continue reading
Old News
December 2023 When I was a kid, my parents read The Daily Oklahoman newspaper each morning and the Oklahoma City Times in the evenings, both being published for decades by the Gaylord family. The daily editions were over 50 pages … Continue reading
Remembering His Master’s Voice
December 2023 His master’s voice is one of the most memorable corporate phrases and logos. You know, the image of a little dog listening to an old-time gramophone. I grew up associating it with RCA Victor records, with a vague … Continue reading
The Sting of Truth
November 2023 Can you spot the error in this funny internet meme? I only noticed it thanks to personal experience with two forms of this once-popular antiseptic which was banned in the USA a quarter-century ago. I won’t keep you … Continue reading
Meador Manor 