Archive for the 'Laurel and Hardy' Category
Protected: From Nyack to Cooperstown
Monday, May 5th, 2014Protected: Hollywood Boulevard, Diners, and Film Locations ’13
Wednesday, April 9th, 2014Finishing Up the Maine Course, Swinging by New Hampshire, and Coming Full Circle Back to Massachusettes
Wednesday, November 27th, 2013
Bob and I had spent the better part of the last two day in the state of Maine (with a brief interlude on Canada’s Campobello Island), and for good reason. Since I had never been in this relatively large state, there was much to see. On Monday, July 16, 2012, we spent the first half our day finishing it up. We had stayed in Augusta the night before for a very specific reason: to be near the state capitol. Frankly, I was a bit glad that the first tour wasn’t until 9am as I would have a chance to sleep in even if only for a little bit. Bob and I got up and had a pretty hearty breakfast at the motel consisting of scrambled and hard-boiled eggs, sausage, blueberry yogurt, and toast, and then hit the road, arriving at the Maine State House a little before 9am. Read the rest of this entry »
Hi Neighbor!
Thursday, September 12th, 2013
It is one thing to simply meet celebrities. That is an occurence at which I’ve become more than adept. Seldom does my voice quiver with nervousness when I encounter one. On the other hand, meeting them rarely brings a lump to my throat or a swelling of my heart – because it is often nothing more than a fleeting, cold encounter. But it is another thing to call one of your favorite performers a long-time friend. This is the case with my pal Jerry Tucker Schatz. Every since I first met the former child actor who had starred in 18 entries in the Our Gang/Little Rascals series, he has enchanted me with his stories, his humility, and above all his kindness. Read the rest of this entry »