Archive for November 26, 2008
The Lion’s Friend Sleeps Tonight
by John Weckerle
The memorial service for Bill Brown took place at the Wildlife West Nature Park Bean Barn. Friends, acquaintances, fellow volunteers, and others joined Bill’s family to celebrate the life of Edgewood’s mountain lion man (seen here with his friend in this photo provided by Judy Hudgins). In attendance were a broad spectrum of area residents: former Edgewood Town Council members Chuck Ring and Frank Lasky; former Edgewood mayor Howard Calkins; and current Edgewood Town Council member Rita Loy Simmons, just to name a few. The service was officiated by Roger Alink, founder and director of the park and long-time friend of Bill’s. On hand were many of Bill’s friends and those who held him dear, several of whom shared anecdotes about their experiences with Bill during his years as a volunteer and president of the Park’s Board of Directors. »» The Lion’s Friend Sleeps Tonight
Scam Some Ham, Or My Attempt To Double-Up On Thanksgiving
by Chuck Ring (GadAbout-BlogAlot ©2008)
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After having a great meal with my friend Jim Smith at Katrinah’s East Mountain Grill (KEMG) on this date, Jim and I were privileged to have Katrinah’s grandmom (Kathy Shuit,co-owner of KEMG) grace our table. Jim’s satiated eyes were glazed over due to the effects of the giant chicken-fried steak he had just experienced; but I of the grand abdomen, had given my stomach a reprieve having recently experienced fusion of L-4/L-5 and needing less strain on the back, I had taken the ignoble, but sensible path to satisfaction … I quit eating.
But, I did not quit listening. I heard that Kathy would close the grill on November 25 (tomorrow, Thanksgiving Day) and that she would be open for approximately sixty family members and friends. Knowing that my lovely Carol would not open the Ring Kitchen until Thursday at around 3:00 PM, I was quite sure that I was friend enough to throw myself on Kathy’s mercy. »» Scam Some Ham, Or My Attempt To Double-Up On Thanksgiving
Thankful Before Thanksgiving
by Chuck Ring (GadAbout-BlogAlot ©2008)
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Not me. I’m thankful most all the time. You become so automatically when you reach a certain stage in life, years or experience. The subject of the title is, or at least should be, a twenty-one year old, Roy Aguilar arrested by the New Mexico State Police after a series of stupid tricks performed by Mr. Aguilar. You can click on this link to read about the events reported in the Santa Fe New Mexican
Mr. Aguilar managed to use his weapon of choice, to self-inflict an injury for which he should be most thankful, while making himself the cannon fodder of various critics and commentators. As if, this mixed bag of metaphors was not poetic justice enough, Mr. Aguilar managed to hoist himself by his own petar (petard)
This turkey was saved to serve (or swerve) another day. Thanks to the New Mexico State Police for their service and to the media for reporting.