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My Opinion: The Two Scariest Movies Ever Made
By: claycormany in Life in General
What would you say is the scariest movie you’ve ever seen? If you are unsettled by the prospect of alien invaders laying waste to planet earth, then maybe War of the Worlds or Battle Los Angeles would be your answer. Or maybe face-to-face encounters with nasty creatures from outer space send a chill up your […]
Grandson Sam Enters World of OSU Football
By: claycormany in Family
About five years ago, I wrote a blog post about my grandson Nikolai’s attendance at his first Ohio State football game. Yesterday, it was his cousin Sam’s turn to enter that hallowed world. This world had changed quite a bit since Nikolai’s first game. Because of COVID, relatively few people (76,540) attended this game against […]
Tucker Carlson: Is He Really That Bad? Part II
By: claycormany in Life in General
First a confession. This blog is based on three showings of Tucker Carlson Tonight (TCT), rather than the four to which I committed in my previous blog. Somehow, I don’t think anyone reading this posting will hold that against me. So is Tucker Carson really that bad? I’ll address that question at the end. To […]
Tucker Carlson: Is He Really That Bad? Part I
By: claycormany in Life in General
I don’t watch television much these days. Aside from the evening news and an occasional sports event or Turner classic movie, my attention is focused elsewhere. So when my Facebook friends — who are mostly a little more liberal than I — rail about someone or something on Fox News, I don’t really know if […]
Congratulations, Sarah
By: claycormany in Family
Two years ago, I interviewed Laura Postigo (my wife’s young cousin) shortly before her high school graduation party. I focused on her college plans as well as her experiences at Webster Thomas High School located near Rochester, NY. Now it’s her sister Sarah’s turn. Sarah actually graduated from Webster Thomas about two months ago, but […]
The Limits of Legislation
By: claycormany in Life in General
On May 20, President Biden signed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act into law. The measure had received solid bipartisan support — an increasingly rare phenomenon — in both the House and Senate. The new law represents a response to the frightening rise in violence against Asian-Americans that has coincided with the coronavirus pandemic. Key provisions […]
The Joys of Grandparenting
By: claycormany in Family
On a recent bike ride, I passed a man about my age, pulling a wagon with a small child in it. Although I had never met this man face-to-face, I recognized him as a member of my online writers’ critique group. I was tempted to ride up to him and introduce myself, but after some […]
Granddaughters Venture to Chicago for Their “Nine-Year-Old” Trip
By: claycormany in Family
One of the family traditions my wife and I have tried to establish is the “trip for 9-year-olds.” Here’s the way it works. When a grandchild reaches the age of nine, Becky and I will escort him or her on a trip to a large city. This journey will be fun, educational, and ultimately memorable. […]
Alum Creek Camping Brings Fun, Adventure, and Only a Little Pain
By: claycormany in Family
As a kid, I liked camping. It was fun to live outdoors for a few days, enjoy the beauties of nature, and not worry about homework and other domestic tasks. As an adult, and especially as an aging adult, my enthusiasm for camping has greatly diminished. It’s usually too hot or too cold. There is […]
Schuylkill River Trail Offers a Pleasant Change of Scenery
By: claycormany in Running
Like most runners, I have my favorite places to run. In years past, Sharon Woods Metro Park was my location of choice for leisurely runs as well as race training. More recently, the Olentangy Bike Path has been a favorite site for exercise (both running and biking) along with Heritage Park in Westerville. But every […]
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