Monthly Archives: October 2014

Franchise

Author’s Note:  This post is dedicated to fellow Chicagoan, Fred Nachman.  Old friend and standup guy. Thanks for the lunch and the story about Arthur Wirtz and the judge, Fred. Both were terrific. Now back to our show… Last week … Continue reading

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Be True To Your School

I loved my high school.  Good old New Trier in Winnetka, Illinois.  I mean, I really loved it all. From advisory (home room to you un New Trier people) to study hall, I relished every moment of it. WNTH (our … Continue reading

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Faster

As you may recall, dear readers, the first stop on my Westward Ho trip was sunny Palm Springs.  I have been going there since 1970 and I love that place. (And if you’re in the mood for some “Fun In … Continue reading

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7E

Hi, everybody.  I’m back!  Fresh off a whirlwind trip to sunny Palm Springs and trendy L.A.  And I had a ball.  From takeoff to touchdown, the trip was a blast.  Tons of fun, friends, family- and food. And a wedding. … Continue reading

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Cornerstone

Letter From Elba Announcement.  Dear readers, for the next two weeks I will be playing hooky.  I am skipping town and heading West.  In the course of my travels I hope to see some old pals, catch up with a Cali … Continue reading

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Talk To Me

The New York Times proclaimed it. “Pass the Word. The Phone Call Is Back” trumpeted the headline of the Sunday Business section a couple of weeks ago. That’s swell and it must be true, because all kinds of guys have … Continue reading

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