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Film: Citizen Kane

Posted by on Jul 27, 2009 in Film | Comments Off on Film: Citizen Kane

It’s generally acknowledged to be the finest film ever made. And...

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Kid Stuff: Little League

Posted by on Jul 26, 2009 in Kids Stuff, Sports | Comments Off on Kid Stuff: Little League

If you’re boy between nine and twelve, the most important place in the...

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TV Show: The Twilight Zone

Posted by on Jul 25, 2009 in TV Show | Comments Off on TV Show: The Twilight Zone

Offered for your consideration. A blog post about a classic TV show. An...

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Americana: The Far Side

Posted by on Jul 24, 2009 in Americana | 2 comments

It’s been fourteen and a half years since new panels of The Far Side took...

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Travel: Williamsburg

Posted by on Jul 23, 2009 in Travel | Comments Off on Travel: Williamsburg

First, let’s be clear that it’s not Outlet Mall Williamsburg...

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Director: Steven Spielberg

Posted by on Jul 22, 2009 in Director | 1 comment

As a medium, film is not much more than 100 years old. But you’ll be hard...

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Sports: Richard Petty

Posted by on Jul 21, 2009 in Sports | Comments Off on Sports: Richard Petty

“The King” celebrated his 72nd birthday this month, and to look at...

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Food: Clam Box of Ipswich

Posted by on Jul 20, 2009 in Food | 1 comment

It is shaped like a clam box. As you can imagine, it’s become a landmark...

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Person: Billy Graham

Posted by on Jul 19, 2009 in People | 1 comment

Billy Graham has preached the gospel to more people than anyone in history....

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Singer: Aretha Franklin

Posted by on Jul 18, 2009 in Featured, Singer | 2 comments

How do you get the title “Queen of Soul”? First of all, you have to...

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