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Da Pope

I was sitting in my office debating with myself on the subject of my latest blog when I heard on a Chicago Sports radio show that a new pope had been elected. The commentator said he thought the new pope was an Italian. I immediately turned on the television just in time to see theContinue reading “Da Pope”

Just Do Your Job

My wife and I have been traveling quite a bit lately. That’s my excuse for not posting in the past few weeks. Enough with the applause…and that is the subject of today’s blog. We have been flying a lot during our travels, and at the end of each flight, most passengers applaud the plane’s successfulContinue reading “Just Do Your Job”

I Could Write This Stuff

I annoy my wife a bit. Okay, I know that is not a news flash, but what I am referring to is how I successfully predict what is going to happen in a mystery show my wife and I are watching moments before it happens. I’m usually right, and it takes the suspense out ofContinue reading “I Could Write This Stuff”

A Day At The Box Store

You may wonder where I have been. Anyone? Okay, I’ll tell you anyway. I have been writing an article for the magazine I used to work for. It is about baseball, but the good thing about it is that it pays. Unlike this blog, where I beg for a like, the magazine gives me cashContinue reading “A Day At The Box Store”

Standing Up To Cancer

I live by the old baseball saying, “When something hurts, rub dirt on it.” I bought a T-shirt with this saying for my baseball-loving son. I’m not one to run to a doctor for just any reason. If I visit our medical clinic, it’s usually for something simple like a sprain, back pain, sports injury,Continue reading “Standing Up To Cancer”

I’m Not Old, You’re Old.

The beginning of my 74th year has gotten off to a rough start. I’ve had to deal with a few medical issues, and as a result, I have spent more time going to see doctors or Physician’s Aids than I have most of my life. I’m the guy who everyone will say when I die,Continue reading “I’m Not Old, You’re Old.”

Stream Along With Me

I am a child of television. Even though it was invented a few years before I was born (Now try to figure out my age with that information), it really took hold when I was a small boy. Shows like I Love Lucy, Your Shows of Shows, Milton Berle, Jackie Gleason, Father Knows Best, andContinue reading “Stream Along With Me”

Fire Drill

Have you ever had a situation where a natural disaster is happening, and everyone you know from around the country calls to see if you are surviving the said disaster? Example: On a national news broadcast, they show the map of a blizzard blowing through the middle of the country, and you pick up theContinue reading “Fire Drill”

California Dreaming

This is a warning for all you folks who watched the Rose Parade and the Rose Bowl Game, saw the Chamber of Commerce weather, and the beautiful scenery and have decided to move to California. Beware of all the people leaving the state because they think it’s the worst place to live. Have your headContinue reading “California Dreaming”

Why I Hate Fruitcake

Like many television shows this time of year, bbriley.net will offer a rerun. This is a repeat of the often-requested article about fruitcake. Okay, the real reason is that I’m too busy with Christmas shopping, hanging decorations, and drinking egg nog—just getting ready for the season. There will be new BBRiley.net articles in the newContinue reading “Why I Hate Fruitcake”