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Kitchen Garters

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Austin Gisriel

One of life’s great annoyances is getting the cuff of your sweater sleeve wet while doing the dishes. I rank it well above stepping in water in stocking feet. In fact, I rank it above receiving a small flesh wound. … Continue reading →

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Taking a Chance on Life

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Austin Gisriel

There’s an old song from the early 1940s entitled, “Taking a Chance on Love.” Most of us recognize the truth in that: Better to have loved and lost, etc., etc. Too many folks, however, are scared to take this idea … Continue reading →

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Combating the Trivialization of Christmas

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Austin Gisriel

We are way past the commercialization of Christmas. With Christmas merchandise in stores before Halloween and Christmas music playing 24 hours a day by the first of November and Christmas movie marathons running for weeks on end, we have reached … Continue reading →

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Feast Your Ears on This

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Austin Gisriel

Here’s an interesting trivia question with which to entertain your holiday guests: Which musical act placed more songs (46) in Billboard’s Top Ten than either Elvis or the Beatles? The act also appeared in more Hollywood movies (17) than any … Continue reading →

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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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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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Eating and Sleeping in Bedford

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Austin Gisriel

A couple of notes leftover from my trip to Bedford three weeks ago:. If you ever travel to Bedford, and I highly recommend that you do, just know that there really aren’t many good restaurants in town. With the exception … Continue reading →

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Reflections on the D-Day Commemoration: There is Hope

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Austin Gisriel

The National D-Day Memorial and the town of Bedford should be proud of their commemoration of the 70th anniversary of D-Day. The moving words of D-Day participants, read during the official commemoration on Friday; the presence of many D-Day veterans; … Continue reading →

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A Sentimental Sendoff

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Austin Gisriel

I went back to the D-Day Memorial one final time last night for the concert given by the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. A group of talented musicians led by Terry Myers and featuring outstanding vocalist Bryan Anthony faithfully recreated the music … Continue reading →

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A Parade for the Home Folks

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Austin Gisriel

While yesterday’s ceremony at the National D-Day Memorial was for the nation, today’s parade through the streets of Bedford was for the town. It was small and sweet, just like the town itself. I heard someone remark that everyone in … Continue reading →

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