Archive for October, 2006
1975 – The Beginning of Time
Friday, October 20th, 2006
The early 1970’s postings are easy because they are just photos and events that were reported to me as having occurred. When you get into this era, it is a challenge to actually dig deep enough to find these memories. When exactly do your memories begin? All of the sudden you just are. Time is tricky enough, then when you mix in your memories that are stored in your imperfect brain, it’s hard to determine what is real and true.
Leonard Maltin Praises “The Wax Apple”
Thursday, October 19th, 2006
On the latest front page of Leonard Maltin’s website Movie Crazy , he has given our “Wax Apple” website a mini-review and referral. I’ve only met Leonard once, but he has sent me a couple of letters expressing his liking of my Sons of the Desert newsletter Dante’s Info – along with an autographed photo or two. Read the rest of this entry »
Protected: Ashleigh Elizabeth
Wednesday, October 18th, 2006Hi Bob!
Tuesday, October 17th, 2006
Yesterday I opened the mailbox and was greeted with a large yellow package. These are always fun. I shredded the envelope and got stuffing all over the floor, but after that catastrophe was cleaned up, I slid out the new book by Bob Newhart, “I Shouldn’t Even Be Doing This! (and Other Things That Strike Me as Funny)”
Newhart is one of my idols. His arid sense of humor and timing have been the source of a tremendous deal of laughter in my family. I have an extensive video collection of all four of his television series “The Bob Newhart Show,” “Newhart,” “Bob,” and “George and Leo.” Although I have never had the chance to meet him, he has signed a few autographs for me through the mail (one is pictured at bottom). Read the rest of this entry »