OFF THE CUFF

  • Weird laws around the U.S., part 7
    All around the United States, strange and outlandish laws that have been around for extended periods (even more than 100 years in some cases) are still on the books in various towns, counties and states.
  • Masters of flight
    While they certainly don’t have a very good reputation, I can vouch for the fact that there’s one positive aspect about the turkey vultures that are so common in the Ozarks: They are extremely good at flying.
  • What a difference a day can make
    Last week when the temperature was about 80 degrees one day and barely made it to 40 the next day, I heard more than one person say how that was “typical spring weather for the Ozarks.”
  • How will it happen?
    These days, many people have a feeling that something is going to take place (maybe sooner than later) that will change everything for the worse.
  • A new chapter for HHS baseball and softball
    The 2024 seasons are under way for the Houston High School baseball and softball teams.
  • These are the good old days
    For generations, Americans have loved to bring up “the good old days.”
  • A tumbling nightmare
    There has been another “Tumblegeddon” incident, and this one is truly incredible.
  • Sometimes you don’t want to burn
    Being a firefighter is never an easy task, and that might be even more true in rural areas.
  • Perseverance personified
    I think it would be extremely difficult to find a better example of how truth is sometimes stranger than fiction.
  • Seeing and hearing
    I heard someone say it again the other day: Common sense isn’t very common these days.
  • Strange and interesting news
    Even in this day and age of easily-accessible mass information, things of interest can still evade our notice at times.
  • The Little Team that Could
    There’s a pretty unique and quite fascinating story playing out in the local sports scene.
  • George Carlin: A master of whimsical philosophy
    I recall being a fan of comedian George Carlin for most of my younger days. I was always drawn to his off-beat, philosophical approach to the craft of stand-up comedy, and I always admired his unique way with words. Here are a handful of examples of his amazing quotes. In some cases, it’s hard to… Read more: George Carlin: A master of whimsical philosophy
  • Cold is cold
    Obviously, there has been some pretty cold weather recently in the Ozarks.
  • It’s all Biblical
    Sometimes people act surprised and perplexed by the widespread strife and animosity in the world today and the general deterioration and upside down nature of society.

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