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Doctor Who? Derrick's MD

Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose Says this man was the factor In getting him back on the court— A local chiropractor. Rose won’t be sitting on the bench And gathering some moss Due to the therapy received From Dr. Stuart Yoss. But lest we mispronounce his name, And wouldn’t that be crass? Three cheers for... Read more »
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today at 11:16 am
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Paczki: A Pre-Lenten Pig-Out

Have you had your paczki yet? Today’s the day. I say ‘paunch-key’ with the accent on ‘paunch’. Which is what will expand if you eat enough of these Polish pastries.  Being of Polish descent, I almost feel an ethnic compulsion to partake. My mother—rest her soul— made the best paczki.  And I don’t say that out of... Read more »
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Tuesday at 5:17 pm
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Saint Santorum? Holy Reactionary!

Rick Santorum’s miraculous rise in the polls —he now holds an 8 point lead on Romney— has been duly noted by the Republican hierarchy and he may be close to canonization.  The greatest miracle of all would be if Santorum does become president. Just think of the symptoms of conversion  disorder that would break out across the country... Read more »
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Anger Management: Ozzie On Zambrano

Ozzie Guillen told reporters How he’ll handle Z. He’ll give his anger latitude Just so there’s harmony. As long as Carlos does respect His teammates and team ruler, Ozzie will let him vent his wrath And toss a water-cooler... Read more »
By Aquinas wired,
February 18, 2012 at 4:45 pm
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Can't Romney And Santorum Handle The Truth In Michigan?

In the Michigan primary on February 28,  all the political  tea leaf readers have Romney and Santorum mano a mano.   Campaigning in the state that is synonymous with the automotive industry, ironically  neither Romney nor Santorum  seems to know much about  its present situation.  Maybe if they read the Bloomberg Business Reports more often , instead of just watching   Cars I and II... Read more »
By Aquinas wired,
February 17, 2012 at 6:07 pm
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Abigail Makes Six

I had to change the  profile on this blog  yesterday—eyes right! My son Jeremy and his wife Laura happily welcomed their first child.  Now my wife and I have a half-dozen grandchildren.  Stephanie, Kayla, Colin,  Aidan, Holden, and fresh from the oven,  Abigail.  Three of each gender.  Our love is boundless . So we have stores and... Read more »
By Aquinas wired,
February 16, 2012 at 11:24 am
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The Lin-Crowd

New Yorkers have dubbed it Linsanity. Which is spreading with every Knick win. All the basketball fans of humanity Have gone crazy for Jeremy Lin. He has gotten his teammates to jell As he passes and shoots with elan. This hysteria nothing can quell Unless he’s a flash in the pan... Read more »
By Aquinas wired,
February 15, 2012 at 6:37 pm
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John Tyler: Conceptions of a President

Note: President John Tyler was the first vice-president to ascend to the office upon the death of a president—William Henry Harrison. An undistinguished chief executive, he  is chiefly remembered as part of the campaign slogan “Tippecanoe and Tyler too”. He is also the oldest president to have living grandchildren: Lyon Gardiner Tyler, Jr.(born in 1924) and Harrison Ruffin Tyler... Read more »
By Aquinas wired,
February 14, 2012 at 10:15 pm
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Foreshadowing Whitney: When Death Took A Holiday

She had a spellbinding voice and style. She overindulged in drugs and booze. She was a battered wife. She died in her 40s—in 1959.   She was Billie Holiday. The similarity to Whitney Houston is striking. Both sounded like angels.  Both had their demons. Both brought a new dimension to pop music. Billie in her styling... Read more »
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February 14, 2012 at 3:57 pm
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5 Most Annoying TV Insurance Commercial Protagonists

Here is a list of the 5  most annoying lead  characters in TV insurance commercials. (1) Flo in those otherworldy,  white-surround  Progressive Insurance ads. She is pushy personified. Obnoxiously condescending. (2) All-State’s Mr. Mayhem. An indestructible  pain in the ass. The ultimate masochistic method actor. (3) Geico’s Gecko.  Don’t let the accent fool you.  He has a... Read more »
By Aquinas wired,
February 13, 2012 at 4:10 pm
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