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DiatribesAndOvations
DiatribesAndOvations is an exercise in self-therapy designed to force me to think of something nice to say about someone or something every other day...
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Diatribe:Traffic Jam Caused By Naked Man Chewing On Another Man.
DiatribesAndOvations ― Like most folks, I spend my share of time sitting in traffic. And like most drivers I’m infuriated by the fools that insist on driving down the shoulder of the road to cut over into the front of the line at the last minute. I think those people... (more)
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Ovation: Huckleberry’s Pig Out Palace!
DiatribesAndOvations ― I love picnics. Before my family grew too large to gather regularly, we had weekly gatherings that we called “shindigs”. Our grandparents, great aunts and uncles would take turns hosting the picnics and they were always a great time.... (more)
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Diatribe: Pistols As Door Prizes? What’ll They Think Of Next?
DiatribesAndOvations ― My only experience with shooting a gun was, as a boy, on a pheasant-hunting trip with my father. He cajoled me into shooting his shotgun (against my wishes if I recall correctly) and it about knocked me on my hind end. Ever since that day, and... (more)
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Ovation: Adam Lambert Makes Billboard History.
DiatribesAndOvations ― In 2010, I had the opportunity to see and hear Adam Lambert perform live when his Glam Nation Tour made a stop at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. The venue, the original home of the Grand Ol’ Opry, holds historical significance to the music... (more)
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Diatribe: The Despicable Pastor Charles L. Worley And His Flock Should Be Ashamed.
DiatribesAndOvations ― I believe in Religious Freedom. I believe in Freedom of Speech. I believe in the separation of church and state. I believe that every reasonable person, regardless of their faith, must denounce this hateful man. It saddens me to think of the... (more)
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Ovation: 73-Year-Old Woman Climbs Mount Everest … AGAIN!
DiatribesAndOvations ― I grew up in a house on a hill. It was a somewhat steep street and the local high school was at the bottom of the hill. On the high school grounds, there were two tennis courts. They were reasonably nice asphalt courts with functional nets and... (more)
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Diatribe: Please Don’t Vaccuum Around Our Feet.
DiatribesAndOvations ― Back in the 1970s we had shag carpeting in our “rec room”. It was a long shag and it was green. After it was vacuumed, we would “rake” it. We had a special, plastic rake that resembled the tool one might use when working in the yard and... (more)
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Ovation: Sugar-Free Slurpees!
DiatribesAndOvations ― When I was young, there was a small market in my hometown named White Hen Pantry. It was close enough to be a destination whenever we went on a “bike ride” and they had a ICEE machine. It was a big deal back then to enjoy a frozen Coke. ... (more)
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Diatribe: Tigers In A Petting Zoo? Really?!
DiatribesAndOvations ― As a child, I was always fascinated by petting zoos. Frequently, my folks would give in to what I’m sure was incessant whining and pleading and allow me to pet some goats. I was intrigued by the double-door system at the entrance to most of... (more)
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Ovation: Betty White’s Off Their Rockers.
DiatribesAndOvations ― Baby Boomers will remember a television show called Candid Camera. Created and produced by Alan Funt, the show was a hidden camera/practical joke series that initially began on radio as Candid Microphone in 1947. The show was first broadcast on... (more)
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Diatribe: Prudish Chaperones Spray Lysol On Dancing Prom-Goers.
DiatribesAndOvations ― When it comes to dancing, teens have pushed the boundaries of what their parents call “good taste” for generations. We’ve seen chaperones try to keep dancers from touching each other in popular movies like Dirty Dancing, Footloose and this... (more)
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Ovation: Bloomberg Supports Marriage Equality In NC University Commencement Speech.
DiatribesAndOvations ― Last weekend I had the privilege of attending a commencement ceremony at a small Christian College in the midwest. Like most commencement exercises, it was a very nice ceremony that honored many well-deserving graduates. Graduation ceremonies are... (more)
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Diatribe: Cashiers That Want Our Telephone Numbers.
DiatribesAndOvations ― Back in the day, we used to sign up for “mailing lists”. If we were interested in a particular product or wanted to be notified when something went on sale, a shopkeeper would take our name and number and file it away until he or she could call... (more)
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Ovation: Danny Lesh Steals His Own Bicycle Back From A Thief.
DiatribesAndOvations ― When I was a boy, I was allowed to ride my bicycle to the library and to the drug store. It was an adventure and it felt like a really long ride. I rode a golden Schwinn with a sparkly banana seat. I took reasonably good care of my bike and... (more)
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Diatribe: Trayvon Martin Target Practice.
DiatribesAndOvations ― An unidentified Florida entrepreneur admits he is trying to profit off Trayvon Martin’s death by selling gun range targets featuring the teen who’s death has sparked a nationwide controversy. Although Martin’s face does not appear... (more)
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