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In one of the best scenes in the 1932 Marx Brothers movie “Horse Feathers,” Harpo Marx plays a dog catcher accosted by a cop for blocking traffic while stopping for lunch. The cop pulls out a notepad and begins writing Harpo a ticket. (more…) Continue Reading →
When I was very young, I was not happy to be an Ed. I didn’t know any other Eds, which was probably the most important consideration. No young boy wants to stand out, especially at my Catholic school, where the highest weeds were likeliest to be lopped off. (more…) Continue Reading →
The last time I started writing a column, the first thing we had to do was come up with a name. It was late in 1999 and my editors had proposed that my weekly column would debut in the Billings Gazette on the first Sunday in 2000. To find a name, I indulged in a blue-sky exercise, which involves coming up with as many ideas as you can as quickly as you can. You are supposed to turn off any filters, too, giving free rein to your unconscious mind. (more…) Continue Reading →
