Monthly Archives: August 2014

Another Stupid Sign

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Austin Gisriel

About a year ago, I wrote about the number of stupid signs that have blossomed like ragweed across the land. One of those about which I wrote last time was on a gas pump at Sheetz. While pumping gas last … Continue reading →

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Boots Gains Recognition

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Austin Gisriel

Boots Poffenberger: Hurler, Hero, Hell-Raiser received some nice recognition over this weekend in several ways. Many people stopped by the Winchester Book Gallery on Saturday to purchase a signed copy and to talk some baseball. Three different people were proud … Continue reading →

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Errata

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Austin Gisriel

No matter how many times you (or the editor) proofread a manuscript, there is always a mistake or ten in a finished book. The first mistake has turned up in Boots Poffenberger: Hurler, Hero, Hell-Raiser. I misspelled the name of … Continue reading →

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Why Was Pete Ramirez Wearing Spurs in His Hotel Room?

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Austin Gisriel

I loved the Lone Ranger when I was a kid. He seemed cool and suave compared to other cowboy heroes, and with the powder blue jumpsuit and the red scarf, he kind of had an Elvis thing going even before … Continue reading →

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