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7 World’s Largest Things in one trip

On our recent weekend in Kentucky, Sweetums and I saw a record (for one road tip) seven World's Largest things. These were: The World's Largest Baseball Bat, Vampire Bat, Pair of Underwear, Pair of Clasping Hands, Golden Statue of David, Glass of Bourbon and Bottle of Bourbon. We also saw lots of over-sized (but not largest)… Continue reading 7 World’s Largest Things in one trip

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7 truly epic gifts your dad’s inner child needs this Father’s Day

Following is this week's column from AL.com. Click the link below to read the full column. Do you have one of those goofy dads who’s so in touch with his inner child he has Ninja Turtles underwear and an Evel Knieval doll under his pillow? Or his favorite joke begins with “A horse walks into… Continue reading 7 truly epic gifts your dad’s inner child needs this Father’s Day

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How ‘groover’ became a nickname for camp toilet … and our youngest child

I’m sure you won’t be surprised when I preface this post by saying it is an odd tale that involves cemeteries, camp toilets and my stepsons. Now’s the time to turn back if you’re not ready for that combination. Still here? Let’s go … Yesterday, Sweetums tagged me in a Facebook post about the delicate… Continue reading How ‘groover’ became a nickname for camp toilet … and our youngest child

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Here’s how to hear my Liverpool interview about being a Weird News Reporter

Last week, I was honored to be interviewed for Pete Price’s Beyond the Dark podcast in Liverpool. Price is a well-known and sometimes controversial host in England but I have no idea how many people may have heard the interview. Click for his Wikipedia page. For those who expressed interest in hearing my “across the… Continue reading Here’s how to hear my Liverpool interview about being a Weird News Reporter