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Yes, His Grandfather was Old Tippecanoe

A SONG OF TWO SOLDIERS. Air — “Old Oaken Bucket.” Oh, dear to my soul are the days of our glory, The time honored days of our national pride, When heroes and statesmen ennobled our story, And boldly the foes of our country defied; When victory hung o’er our flag proudly waving, And theContinue reading “Yes, His Grandfather was Old Tippecanoe”

Pankies Were Hankied in Indiana

GLORIOUS IS OUR CANDIDATE! AIR — Policemen’s Chorus, Pirates of Penzance — “When the Foeman Bares His Steel” Glorious is our candidate! Brave in war and wise in State! And we certainly expect Him, this autumn, to elect; For when foemen would invade And the Nation calls for aid, Quicker answer comes from none ThanContinue reading “Pankies Were Hankied in Indiana”

The Work That Binds Us Together

Originally posted on Dr. Doyle's Blog:
This is, of course, National Novel Writing Month – which really ought to be called International Novel Writing Month, as the map on its web page shows. In a month that’s been full of bad news from all over, and much unhappiness and partisan animosity, I find looking…

When Winter Hits the North Country, It Hits Hard

Originally posted on Dr. Doyle's Blog:
Or, what our driveway looked like yesterday morning: And it snowed some more, after that.? And it’s snowing now. In weather like this, there really isn’t much to do except stay inside at the computer and listen to the chatter of the road crews on the office scanner…

Where I’ll Be This Weekend

I ll be at the Nashua, New Hampshire Winter Holiday Stroll. Look for me (and other members of Granite State Magicians) at 30 Temple Street, Main Floor, on Saturday the 26th from 7:10 to 8:10 pm.