Tag Archives: Smily

A Bad Night

Quote of the Day: “Most loathsome events become humorous tales with the passage of time.” –Jimmy Buffett, from “Tales From Margaritaville” From the archives…. Six foot two, one hundred and twenty pounds, a permanent sneer, pale skinned, hair hanging down … Continue reading

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Ghosts of Christmas Past

Quote of the Day: “Happy, happy Christmas, that can win us back to the delusions of our childish days; that can recall to the old man the pleasures of his youth; that can transport the sailor and the traveller, thousands … Continue reading

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The Unvarnished Truth About How I (not TB) Got Famous One Time

Quote of the Day: “Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever.” –Napoleon Bonaparte From the age of 6 up through 16, this guy ….. ….was a pretty dang good baseball player. After that, well, lets just say I needed my … Continue reading

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The Day the 240Z Died (and almost took TB with it)

We decided during the first few minutes of “Cheers”, I imagine, that it was a good night to go to Mack’s Supper Club. It was not a particularly difficult decision, nor hotly debated, just one of those where somebody might’ve … Continue reading

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Spotlight on the Commenters–Smiley’s Story, and A Conversation From 1990

Quote of the Day:     “Better belly burst than good liquor be lost.”     –Jonathon Swift TB gets a lot of pleasure from reading the commentary that appears below my posts. About a week ago I put out … Continue reading

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