Ever had one of those days? Hair sticking up, like a shock of corn in a cornfield. Shoes nowhere to be found. Clothes gobbling you up. Can’t find your teeth. Got more chins than a Chinatown phone book. Well, dear ones, such is this mysterious game we call life. It isn’t always easy. It isn’t […]
Dispatches from Home – Atlas and I Have Much in Common.
Good morning! I’ve just returned from Memorial Hospital’s ICU unit. Woke up out of a sound sleep—the first in two nights—to find mother on the floor by her bed with her face covered in blood. Apparently, she attempted to get up and fell. I heard nothing; there goes my faith in baby monitors with the […]
The Friday Funnies – Crazy Clowns and Slitherning Snakes.
Yikes! And double yikes! I was scheduled for an interview at WLOX in Biloxi. But when I arrived at the TV studio, these two lovelies greeted me. So, I feigned a sudden attack of flatulence and rushed out the front door. (LOL!!!) In life, you’ve got to pick your battles. Going up against crazy clowns […]
Dispatches from Home – At Sea on the Brilliance of the Seas.
Greetings! On Board the S.S. Brilliance of the Seas 11:08 pm. There’s a song from the 30s that begins with the lyrics, “When you come to the end of a perfect day.” And what a perfect day it’s been! A tasty breakfast at 8 am, followed by a leisurely day on a private beach in […]
Dawn Awakens!
In the hush before the morning’s embrace, A canvas is stretched with heavenly grace. Brushes dipped in crimson bright, Paint the sky with whispers of light. Each ray a promise, pristine and pure, A herald of hopes, a heart’s soft allure. As the rolling sea banishes its misty veil, […]
The Friday Funnies! The Mardi Gras King’s Ball.
Greetings! Mercy me! Poor Louie can’t decide whether to wear blue or black to the King’s Ball. I quietly suggested that he might look a tad over the top in whatever he wore. He’s now locked himself in his room, yelling for his smelling salts. Laissez les bons temps rouler…I guess! (LOL!) Big hug, y’all! […]
The Sunday Sermonette – Orphans. Trains. And the Titanic.
Little Alice was an orphan, living in a world of poverty, hunger, and crime. After being left on the front steps of the New York City Foundling Hospital, she lived there until 1919, when a Cajun-French couple from Louisiana adopted her. She was just three years old. When she passed away at 99 in 2015, […]
The Friday Funnies! Sister Mary Rhonda Starbucks.
Good news! Sister Mary Rhonda Starbucks has lit a candle for each of you at the Seaside Chapel for Perpetual Coffee Drinkers. Be happy she has. This old world can be a dark place. Light it up with the laughter of dear friends. Laughter—divine medicine for the soul. Have a great weekend, y’all. Big hug.
The Friday Funnies! A Sever Gastric Disturbance.
Greetings! Meanwhile, in other news, a local mall had to quickly replace a steel bathroom door after a customer had a severe gastric disturbance due to an overindulgent partaking of Bush Beans. The maintenance man repairing the door was overheard saying, “In unpredictable situations like this, we must take what we’ve got and make what […]
Truth or Lies?
When you close the door on truth, you leave the light behind, A shadow falls across your path, and confusion ignites your mind. For every truth that’s locked away, a lying whisper will arise, Because when you close the door on truth, you open one for lies. The honest words you laughed at will echo […]
The Sunday Sermonette – Is Your Door Closed or Opened?
TBR? Ever heard of it? Truth-by-Repetition. Since the early 1970s, scientific studies have shown that repeatedly stating something increases its truth value. The more a particular theory, or group of ideas, or popular beliefs is discussed, the more likely society, as a whole, will accept that they are true. Perhaps activists, politicians, and advertisers have […]
This and That – Life’s Long Race.
Greetings! Ever run a long race? With sweat pouring down your face, you dash around the bend, and there before you, flapping in the wind, is the finish line banner. Your legs ache. Your throat is parched. Your entire body feels as if it’s about to shut down…you can’t run another step. But then you […]
Dispatches from Home – Prince John. The Windsor’s Tragic Secret.
Greetings! I just watched the documentary “Prince John – The Windsor’s Tragic Secret.” If you’ve seen the bittersweet movie “The Lost Prince,” this documentary by the movie’s director tells the rest of the story. While watching the show, I realized I’d seen the royal carriages and coach shown in the documentary’s opening minutes when I […]
The Friday Funnies! I Blew my Resolution!
On New Year’s Day, I said, “Self! Stop stirring pots!” Well, that didn’t last long. Here, on the last day of January, I hope your New Year will be filled with laughter. As I’ve said before, it’s cheap medicine for the soul. Big hug. (Originally posted January 31, 2025)
The Friday Funnies! Memories and A Lemon-Drop Martini.
Two pastors’ secretaries, one ancient church member, and a total of 109 years of FBC memories. Oh! The tales we could tell. Don’t panic. To the grave, we’ll take them. (However, rumor has it that the ancient member can be bribed to tell all with an invitation to the Chimneys and a lemon-drop martini. ) […]
Dispatches from Home – The Ghost of Christmas Past. A Friend Forever.
Greetings! Today’s snap of Janie Still Walters was taken in Dec. 1990. She was the Ghost of Christmas Past in Center Stage’s production of “The Christmas Carol.” It was a fantastic production due to the fantastic talent on stage. But why is Janie the subject of one of my many “Dispatches from Home”? Ever heard […]
The Sunday Sermonette – Wrong Words Cause Problems.
“Words, words, words!” sings Eliza Doolittle in the classic musical, My Fair Lady. Saying the right words at the wrong time can be devastating! Timing is everything. As you waltz or stumble along life’s pathway, be careful what you say, when you say it, and to whom you say it. Check the motives behind your […]
This and That – One Week. What a Difference.
Greetings! Same bridge. Same Me. One week apart. Gotta love our winters on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Big hug, y’all! (Originally posted January 29, 2025)
The Friday Funnies – Captain Hook, Smee, and the Crocodile.
When you are up to your a-double in alligators or crocodiles, it’s difficult to remember that your initial objective was to drain the swamp. However, if you must drain a swamp today, take time to dance around, do the watusi, and don’t’ forget to laugh. It will help make the draining less onerous. Later, Laughing […]
This and That – Are you Happy?
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: “If you depend on outside conditions and circumstances to make you happy, then it is extremely unlikely that you will experience happiness on a consistent basis. You can greatly increase the possibility of your being happy by working on neutralizing the beliefs and attitudes that prevent you from having fun or […]
The Friday Funnies! – Always Check Your Copy.
In life, checking your copy for spelling errors is always advantageous. In so doing, you might be spared an embarrassing apology. Remember: The secret to a long life is laughter, even if you must close the shop for personal circumcisions, I meant circumstances. But I digest. I mean, digress. Pardon me! (LOL!) Big hug, y’all! […]
The Sunday Sermonette – Footsteps in the Snow.
We may have longed for it in December, but got our wish in January. Last week, we were reintroduced to snow, the rarest of Gulf Coast weather occurrences. The fluffy, crystallized wonder lacquered everything it touched with its shimmering whiteness. While sipping a cup of cocoa and sitting by the living room window in Mom’s […]
This and That – A Thing of Beauty Does Not Last Forever.
Greetings! Due to the quickly falling temps, I rushed outside and gathered camellias while I may, not rosebuds. The frigid cold predicted for tonight will decimate the camellias’ pretty sisters left on the bush. Why must beauty be so fragile? Stay safe and warm, y’all!
The Sunday Sermonette – Crabbing. A Lesson Learned.
It always began just before dawn. Dad would nudge me and say, “Rise and shine, son. It’s time.” Thus began one of my favorite childhood memories. “Hooray!” I squealed. “We’re going crabbing!” The day before, Mom gave me a shiny quarter and told me to bike to the nearby mom-and-pop grocery. That quarter […]
The Friday Funnies – A Snow Angel Disaster.
In response to Mr. Hill throwing down his snow-angel-gauntlet, I took up the challenge and proceeded forth. I lay down in the fluffy snow and thrashed about, vigorous-like, with suitable angelic movements. Thinking I’d fulfilled my duty in regaining my honor, I arose to pursue my efforts. Alas! Disaster! To my horror, my snow angel […]
Dispatches from Home – Biloxi’s VA Hospital’s Sunken Gardens.
Greetings! This snap was taken in the Sunken Gardens at the Biloxi VA Hospital sometime in the 1950s. Please check out my article about the gardens on my website: www.anthonykalberg.com. The article, written around 2012, is in the Articles section and titled “The Sunken Gardens – Tranquility for the Shell-Shocked.” The gardens were amazing back in […]
The Friday Funnies – Tolkien and Me!
In a hole in the ground, there lived a Hobbit. And in a hole in a platform at FBC Gulfport, there lived a Kalberg storing up Christmas decorations for next year. Y’all have a great weekend. Stay safe and warm. Big hug.
The Friday Funnies – Paperwork is very Important!
As you trudge through your weary day, just remember, even if the job’s difficult, it’s worth doing well! And it ain’t finished until the paperwork’s done! Please put LAUGH on your work list today! Later, Laughing Gaters! (Originally posted January 22, 2021)
Dispatches from Home – Fanny the Flamingo and Moi.
Greetings! One year ago today, Fanny and I were enjoying the crunchy snow, the crisp, cold air, and the radiant sunshine. I dressed for the day, but, alas, she’d misplaced her mink. (LOL!) Seems like yesterday, though! Time flies, y’all. “Gather ye rosebuds while ye may.” Big hug, y’all!
The Friday Funnies! A Robotic Latrine!
Greetings! Men! At long last, a robotic latrine for your home! The further good news is this: the latrine will monitor your output, collect the data, process it, and file it in your very own human-computer interaction unit, which can be automatically sent to the family urologist. Kidney stones, beware, you’re being monitored. A specimen […]
The Friday Funnies – Famous Pot-Stirrers.
Greetings! To quote the Bard: “Double, double toil and trouble! Fire burn and cauldron bubble! Fillet of a fenny snake, in the caldron boil and bake. Eye of newt and toe of frog…” To quote y’all: “Well, the Kalberg’s stirring the pot again!” LOL! However, I know what you’re thinking. I do it so well. […]
The Sunday Sermonette – Are You A Peacemaker?
In light of the recent unpleasantness in our country over illegals, you might question whether or not Father God cares for everyone. Of course, He does. He cares for all His creations regardless of their age, nationality, ethnicity, or social status. When I see pictures of riots in the streets on the Evening News, I’m […]
This and That – The Glorious Light of Father God.
Greetings on this frigid day! Few things compare to the beauty of a Gothic-styled cathedral floating on a shimmering kaleidoscope of light from vast seas of stained glass. In a world filled with crassness, vulgarity, and a complete lack of manners and civility, this inspiring video gives one time to pause and be thankful for […]
Dispatches from Home – Candlelight.
Greetings! A thought on this cloudy night. In life, never forget those who currently help light your way. For once their light goes out, the darkness they currently protect you from might engulf you once more. You’ll grope for them in the darkness, only to discover that their light is gone forever. However, your love […]
This and That – A Train Ride to Mobile.
Greetings! The Fab Four took the Mardi Gras to Mobile yesterday. And what fun we had! Traveling east, I was able to see the “backs” of all the buildings, houses, and streets that I knew. The train was not full, so we ensconced ourselves in the dining car and held court. The conductors quickly became […]
This and That – Mother’s Camellias.
Greetings on this frosty, sunny morn! Mother always called camellias the Roses of Winter. I picked a few camellias and a few Encore azaleas, and made a little arrangement for the kitchen table; love its simple beauty. As you go through this week, look for the joy that comes from simple things and simple pleasures. […]
The Friday Funnies – Grand Art at the D’Lo Art Gallery.
Meanwhile, in the world of great art, there’s this. The exquisite black-and-white photograph pictured is titled “Afternoon Shadows.” It was taken by the world-renowned Mississippi Gulf Coast photographer Bubba Moselle Brown-Adams. Mr. Adams is the distant country cousin, thrice removed, of the equally world-famed photographer, Ansel Adams. Mr. Brown’s most recent exhibition was at the […]
The Friday Funnies – I’m Old and I Can!
I’m almost 74. I can stick out my tongue whenever I like. Well, on second thought, maybe only once a day, and politely, of course. Gosh! It’s a lovely winter’s day here, on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. I hope it’s the same in your neck of the woods. If not, stick out your tongue at […]
Dispatches from Home – The Thief on the Cross.
Good morning on this cold Lord’s Day. I found these words most profound and truthful. “How does the thief on the cross fit into your theology? No baptism, no communion, no confirmation, no speaking in tongues, no mission trip, no volunteerism, and no church clothes. He couldn’t even bend his knees to pray. He didn’t […]
The Sunday Sermonette – The Release from Deception.
Are there times in life when you want to give up due to the pressure to succeed or to make your life count? Are there times you want to run away, take a voyage to nowhere, and never come back? If so, please consider Francesco Queirolo’s masterpiece, “The Release from Deception.” It reportedly took the […]
The Friday Funnies – A Bowl Of A Haircut.
Greetings! Being a Baby Boomer (and thankful that I am!) I was reared by parents who grew up in hard times. Old Man Depression taught them to waste not, want not, hence, today’s snap for your perusal. It’s 1974, and I’m off to my Senior Year at dear ol’ William Carey College, aka Jesus Tech […]
The Friday Funnies! – The Full Moon Ensemble.
Meanwhile, in other news, come the full moon, this gentleman’s fashion ensemble will be made complete. Smile today…makes folks wonder what mischief you got into last night. Later, Full Moon Gaters! (Originally posted January 13, 2023)
The Friday Funnies! Ooooo! What Happened Then?
“Honey! Did ya hear that Sister Bertha Lou Snodgrass broke wind in church?” “No! Do tell! What happened?” “Well, two people fell out with the vapors. The organist got so tickled that he forgot where he was and played a Bach-ish version of ‘The Beer Barrel Polka’ for the offertory. And then, the Preacher got […]
The Sunday Sermonette – Eating Paste and Father God’s Words.
I remember many things about my first day in Mrs. Broadus’s First Grade classroom at Fernwood Elementary School in Biloxi. I was very excited about starting school! Mom and Dad packed my leather school satchel with Pink Peral erasers, a pair of little metal scissors, a box of #2 Ticonderoga pencils, a 68-count box of […]
The Friday Funnies – The Bard was Right!
With 73 just around the corner, I decided to give a new face mask a try to help fight the signs of aging. Alas, it didn’t quite do the trick. But then I remembered the Bard’s advice: “With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come…” So, I turned the failed face mask into a ‘wrinkly’ […]
The Friday Funnies – Oy vey! Such a Week.
What a week it’s been! I fell in the lift cage at the Outlet Mall! Then I hit a wrong button, and even though I’d fallen but could get up, the problem was, I couldn’t get down. (LOL!) Oy vey! Such a week. In life, please remember that if you fall down 6 times, get […]
The Sunday Sermonette – The Stone-Hard Architecture of Life.
In life, while carving your way through its stone-hard architecture, there are times when you must struggle to see the fresh light of day. But, in the end, when you do, how delightful it is to peek back through the stonework of life and be happy you kept on carving. Ponder this and go forth. […]
The Friday Funnies – Hazardous Road Conditions Ahead.
With this informative street signage, coastal cities have decided to warn unsuspecting drivers of hazardous road conditions. Drivers, take note! Whether it’s loose dentures or floppy bras, don’t forget to have a good giggle today! That’s an order! Big hug. (Originally posted January 5, 2024)
This and That – Death Comes Calling.
Death is inevitable, as much a part of life as is birth. The elderly may long for it. Some find it a relief. But when old man Death comes calling on the young, he is at his cruelest, willfully causing pain and suffering. I learned today that a co-worker, Amber Kuykendall, passed away yesterday. She […]
The Sunday Sermonette – Grateful.
On this New Year so crisp and new, Father God, we lift our hearts in thanks to You. For holding us tight and keeping us near, And guiding us through the upcoming year. Your gentle whispers will calm the dark night, Your Holy Word granting courage, our evils to smite. […]
Dispatches from Home – Is it Goodbye or Is it Au Revoir?
Greetings! What a swell time was had tonight as many of dear Juliana’s friends wished her a fond au revoir. She’s moving to Tennessee in March and will be missed by all those who have had the privilege of acting with her, enjoying her company, but most of all, calling her friend. To commemorate this […]
Happy New Year 2022!
Good morning on this first Sunday of the New Year! Face the past without regret. Handle today with confidence, don’t fret. Prepare for the future and drop the fear. Keep the faith and hold it near. A Poem by Anthony Wayne Kalberg. (Originally posted January 2, 2022)
Dispatches from Home – Happiness or Joy?
What does happiness mean to you? Perhaps it conjures visions of Christmas morning, unwrapping gifts in shimmering gold boxes while drinking hot cinnamon cider. Or walking along the beach hand in hand with the one you love, watching a tangerine sunset. Laughing till your sides hurt, as a great uncle tells a funny story about […]
Dispatches from Home – New Year’s Day 2022.
The picture is fading, the champagne bubbles have melted away, but the sentiment still holds true: HAPPY NEW YEAR to my friends and loved ones. Because I have more years behind me than before me, I don’t want to leave this mortal coil with regrets. I look back over the last year and think to […]
Dispatches from Home – New Year’s Day 2023
Good morning on this, the beginning of another New Year! In keeping with last week’s Christmas Day post, I’m posting another one of my journal scribbles from 1984. It’s long, so you might want to get a cup of java or, better yet, a bit of leftover bubbly from last night’s festivities. “Jan. 1, 1984, […]
Drink a Toast to the New Year, Dear Friends!
I pray for thee, Dear friends of mine. That all earth’s Happiness will be thine. And even as the Year’s increase, That Father God will give Thee Heavenly peace. Happy New Year to all my dear family and friends! Big hug! A Poem by Anthony Wayne Kalberg.) (Originally posted January 1, 2025)
Dispatches from Home – Happy New Year 2025!
Drink a toast to the New Year, dear friends! I pray for thee, Dear friends of mine. That all earth’s Happiness will be thine. And even as the Year’s increase, That Father God will give Thee Heavenly peace. Happy New Year to all my dear family and friends! Big hug! (Originally posted January 1, 2025)
The Friday Funnies – Christmas and Woe is Me.
Greetings! Woe is me! Christmas presents, I don’t know what to return. The Tiffany nose ring? The designer toilet, with automatic wiper and cheek massage? Or the Adam Edmonds leather boots with instant stiletto heel ejectors, great for that moment when you’ve had too much happy juice at a redneck bar and say, “Bubba! Hold […]
When Midnight Chimes The Old Away.
Another year is passing, A new one now awaits. Say goodbye to all your sorrows, Be taught by your mistakes. Keep modest your resolutions, Let simplicity rule the day. Pray for peace and love, Keeping hate and evil at bay. Pray for those you cherish, And those who’ve lost their way. Lift up the hurt […]
The Sunday Sermonette – When Midnight Chimes The Old Away.
Another year is passing, A new one now awaits. Say goodbye to all your sorrows, Be taught by your mistakes. Keep modest your resolutions, Let simplicity rule the day. Pray for peace and love, Keeping hate and evil at bay. Pray for those you cherish, And those who’ve lost their way. Lift up the hurt […]
This and That – Dear Gloria’s Home.
Greetings! With bittersweet tears and profound sadness, I must report the passing of a dear friend: Gloria Gaines. Earlier this evening, God, in His infinite mercy and love, called dear Gloria Home. Home to Heaven. No more pain–cancer had caused her so much during the past four years. No more tears–she had shed many in […]
The Sunday Sermonette – Reflections after Christmas.
Greetings. I wrote the following journal entry while visiting Granny when she lived in Jackson, Mississippi, at 214 Boiling Street: “Christmas ’72 has come and gone. Mom, Dad, I left for Granny’s house early Christmas morning and spent the night with her. She looks well and is in good spirits. I did not feel very […]
The Friday Funnies -Crotchety Mr. Scrooge Never Changes!
Merry Christmas, indeed! Bah humbug! I’m going back to my old crotchety ways. I put up a Christmas tree, spread Holiday cheer around, and what did I get for it? Nothing but a terse letter from FBC Gulfport informing me that I owed back title money, so, to make up for it, I could be […]
This and That – Queen Elizabeth II and the Titanic.
Greetings! Mercy me, what a scoundrel I am! Rhonda and Alex invited me over for a grand Christmas Day luncheon. I got to meet her mother, Miss Sandra. We ate a delicious lunch, sipped on bubbly effervescent Mimosas, and laughed away the afternoon! They gave me two Christmas presents: A Queen Elizabeth II tree ornament […]
Dispatches from Home – President Trump and Hitler.
Greetings! This makes for Interesting reading, but I think this man is like many others on the Left: a fear monger. Mr. Wassermann wrote, “that the entire Nazi ideology is in place and wonders how far it will go here. We can hope that our government of checks and balances will be more resistant than […]
The Friday Funnies – Bad Boy Louie Strikes Again!
Greetings on the day after Christmas! Well, Bad Boy Louie strikes again. With enthusiastic diligence, he watched my every move as I decorated the house for Christmas.When it came time for him to decorate his little corner of the world, he insisted that he needed no help. Alas, he apparently needs a few more lessons. […]
This and That – Merry Christmas from Charles Dickens and Me.
Greetings! Charles Dickens and I wish my dear family and friends a very Merry Christmas! Please don’t be a Scrooge and remember to keep Christ in Christmas. As the New Year dawns, please remember Tiny Tim’s yuletide greeting, “God bless us, everyone.” Big hug, y’all! 🥰
The Friday Funnies – Louie Throws a Hissy Fit!
Greetings! Mercy me! Advice needed! For those of you who have children, what to do? Like many of my FB friends, little Louie thought we really were going on an ocean cruise to Europe. I apologize to y’all for my silly post that alluded to such. When he discovered we weren’t, he pitched a hissy […]
This and That – A Mathematical Christmas Question.
Greetings! Help! I’m terrible with math. Is my addition correct? A garden hose + a nozzle + an open spigot + 23 degrees = A South Mississippi Ice Sculpture. What say ye? Later Frozen Christmas Gaters! (Originally posted December 24, 2022)
Dispatches from Home – Scrooge Remembers.
Greetings! Well, it’s Christmas Eve, and once again, I’m posting Mr. Scrooge’s hopeful segue from Merry Ole England to Hollywood. Alas, Metro Golden Mayer did not come calling. Perhaps it will in the New Year. To all my dear family and friends, here’s wishing you a very Merry Christmas! Please don’t forget who is the […]
Dispatches from Home – Mom’s Ceramic Christmas Tree.
Greetings, on this cold, cloudy day! Christmas means many things to many people. It can be a joyous time or a bittersweet one. It can be a remembrance of loved ones who’ve gone Home. It can conjure the smells of hot spiced tea, a ham or turkey baking in the oven, or a delicious pecan […]
The Friday Funnies – Christmas Shoppers, Here’s the Latest.
Well, Christmas shoppers, here’s the latest. I get a panicked call from Gulfport’s most powerful retail executive, Ms. Pamela Berry Meinzinger. She’s all in a dither. “I gotta have a chair decorated for the Outlet Mall ’cause Santa Claus is comin’ to town,” says she. “No problem,” says I. Then disaster struck. When we told […]
The Sunday Sermonette – The Greatest Christmas Gift.
One of the greatest joys of Christmas is shared memories. I enjoy hearing Christmas stories from my family and friends. The excitement in their voices as they carefully unwrap their memories is truly heartwarming. As they do, the moment overflows with loving Christmas traditions, precious memories, and the magic of the season. Now that Mom […]
This and That – A Modern-day Garbo.
Greetings! From experience, I know it takes me about a week to recuperate from the draining, emotional high that a play—especially a musical—conjures within me. During that time, the haunting words of Blanche DuBois in “A Streetcar Named Desire” echo through my mind like a soothing elixir: “I don’t want realism. I want […]
The Sunday Sermonette – A Christmas Memory.
For many of us, just hearing the word Christmas brings back memories of earlier days, special places, and people we love—some of whom may no longer be with us. Do you remember the twinkle of Christmas tree lights shining on Shiny Brite ornaments? The scent of cinnamon sticks simmering on the stove? A warm, gooey […]
Dispatches from Home – A Night to Remember.
Greetings! Dec. 19, 1997, was a Friday. Where were you? Me? I sat with friends in the Hardy Court Theater on Courthouse Road, waiting with bated breath for the lights to dim and for a movie to begin, a movie that I’d waited years to see, TITANIC. David Delk had invited a slew of friends […]
The Friday Funnies! Lunch with an Old Friend.
Not long ago, my old boss from the Department of Human Resources, Margie Reid, called me and said, “We’d love for you to join us for our Christmas Party. I need your talents.” I was jumpin’ with joy. Oh! To once again enjoy the company of my old DHS chums from days gone by. Sing […]
This and That – A Little Bit of Broadway in Your Own Backyard.
Greetings, on this windy, bleak, rainy day. While going through my ancient theater scrapbook from 1969, I found this old KNS mailout for the 1993/1994 Coastal theatrical season — KNS THEATER, A Little Bit Of Broadway In Your Own Backyard! How true, how true! Hard to believe that season was almost 30 years ago. Mercy […]
The Friday Funnies! Moi, The Christmas Elf.
While rummaging through an old trunk in the attic, I discovered this long-lost snap from days gone by. Long before my “life upon the wicked stage,” I was Santa’s most prolific elf at his North Pole toy shop. But my real claim to fame, though, were my hilariously funny, side-splitting elf jokes. What’s an elf’s […]
The Friday Funnies – Gold Lame’ and Stiped Pants.
My sweet Granny from D’Lo once told me, “Andy, if you see a woman in gold lame’ you know you got a floozy on your hands.” (LOL!) She also warned me about strange men wearing striped pants and sporting polka-dot headbands on their top hats. (LOL!) She also taught me that sometimes, people are just […]
Dispatches from Home – The End of a Perfect Day.
Greetings! The end of a perfect afternoon walk and a perfect day. I’m thankful for them both. In your busy day today, did you stop…just stop long enough to be thankful that you’re alive, you have a roof over your head, food in the pantry, and are surrounded by those you love and that love […]
The Friday Funnies – Nose Hair for Christmas.
Greetings, on this cold December day! Not finished doing your Christmas shopping? Here’s a great Christmas gift for all the fashionistas in your life – nose hair extensions! Move over, fake eyelashes! Voluptuous nose hair is officially the latest beauty craze. After years of trying to remove those ill-placed little hairs, the beauty world is […]
The Friday Funnies – The “Pox” and Christmas Decorating.
In the year of the pox, Mr. Delk was hired by WLOX to spread Christmas cheer throughout the studio via his magnificent decorations. In the spirit of the season, he kindly hired a Senior Citizen Elf on the Shelf who had befallen upon hard times. The Elf, eager to please but not too bright, was […]
The Sunday Sermonette – Heard Any Bells Lately?
For years, Christmas Day meant piling into the car with Mom and Dad, heading west along roads both familiar and new. After Dad was called Home in 1997, Mom and I kept the tradition alive. One Christmas in the early 2010s, before time began to steal pieces of Mom’s memory away, we rode north […]
This and That – A Dream That Didn’t Come True.
This and That – I Dreamed a Dream! I first heard this song over 25 years ago while sitting in a darkened theater with friends. Christmas was just around the corner. Whenever I listen to it, I’m transported back in time to the beginning of one of the most tumultuous decades of my life, when […]
This and That – Lunch with a Dear Friend.
Greetings!. One of my favorite delights is having a meal with a dear friend, regardless of the time of day. Rhonda and I had lunch today at the Chimneys. Two and a half hours drifted by, overflowing with delightful conversation. The air was filled with laughter from those around us and the savory scents of […]
This and That – Happy Birthday to the Birthday-Girl!
Greetings! Mercy me, what a delightful lunch with the Birthday-Girl! Delicious food at Ocean Springs’ Evergreen Restaurant. A Lemon drop martini…or two. And a cup of kindness yet, for the days of auld lang syne. Big hug, y’all! (Originally posted December 13, 2023)
The Friday Funnies – A Man’s Know by the Company He Keeps.
The Friday Funnies! The Grinch tried to steal more than just Christmas at last Saturday’s Mistoe on Main, Gulfport’s Christmas festivities in downtown Gulfport. Ol’ Greeny attempted to steal all of Frosty’s snow, too. Santa and Scrooge had the last laugh, though. The Grinch was allergic to Frosty’s snow and broke out in hives, coupled […]
Dispatches from Home – Is it?
Thought for the day: while I have failed at this in the past, I will try to put future social media posts to the following test: 1. Is it truthful? 2. Is it harmful? 3. Is it divisive? 4. Will it bring others joy? 5. Does it have educational value? 6. Will it benefit others? […]
This and That – A Christmas Carol Remembrance.
The snap I’ve posted shows Scrooge’s little world for the past two weeks. Neatly arranged—of course—are the accouterments of his trade, after all. The old boy did his best to entertain the audiences that nightly filled the theater to overflowing. However, he was only a tiny part of the show. Had it not been for […]
The Friday Funnies – What a Way to Wake Up!
And you think you had a bad night? What about wakin’ up to this big boy! Poor ol’ Ebenezer, he never seems to catch a break. (LOL!) Speaking of breaks, take one today and have a good laugh. It will do you good! Big hug, y’all!
The Friday Funnies – The Great Gatsby-themed Christmas Costume Party.
Can you help? How do I get Louie to listen to what I say? Here’s the story. I say, “Hey, Louie! We’ve been invited to a grand, Great Gatsby-themed Christmas costume party! Wear something fitting for the period.” Did he listen? Nope! Wellington arrives with our Isotta Fraschini. I step out wearing my top hat […]
This and That – I was a Lit’ Rascal, too!
Greetings! Oh! How I loved this “gang” of kids. Loved it when they went to the haunted house. Soooooo funny! There’s something else that’s likable about the Hal Roach movie shorts that ran from 1922 to 1944. In a segregated America, the Little Rascals went and did everything together. They ate together. They rode in […]
The Friday Funnies – That Crazy Uncle We All Have.
Go on, don’t lie. Like me, you know you had a crazy uncle who gave crazy Christmas gifts. As you unwrapped his yearly gift, you did so with anticipation and dread, never knowing what lay in store. (LOL!) Sometimes life gets crazy. Some folks may call you crazy. If they do, tell them that you […]
The Friday Funnies – Louis Vuitton Two-For-One-Sale.
Greetings, Christmas shoppers! Louis Vuitton is having a two-for-one sale. For every pair of their fashionable and most desirable sunglasses purchased, you’ll get another for free, plus your very own precious, limited edition, Senior Citizen Louis Vuitton Elf on the Shelf. Get ’em while they last! (Disclaimer: Older Elves are prone to breakage, especially in […]
The Sunday Sermonette – Matches in the Dark.
“Most terribly cold it was; it snowed, and was nearly quite dark, and evening—the last evening of the year. In this cold and darkness, there went along the street a poor little girl, bareheaded, and with naked feet…. She crept along, trembling with cold and hunger—a very picture of sorrow, the poor little thing!” Thus […]
Dispatches from Home – Lest We Forget!
Lest we forget! 84 years ago, it was a bright, sunny Sunday morning. Sailors in the big ships all over Pearl Harbor were getting ready for the day. Some saluted, as they raised Old Glory, its red, white, and blue colors flapping in the morning breeze. Some were eating a tasty breakfast. Some were shaving. […]
Dispatches from Home – Elizabeth Taylor and Maureen Stapleton!
Greetings! I had the privilege of seeing these two extraordinary actresses at the New Orleans Saenger Theater, starring in “The Little Foxes” back in 1981. The set, the costumes, and the entire cast were impeccable. But Taylor and Stapleton were the jewels in the play’s crown. What a night it was for this ol’ country […]
This and That – A Bright Spot on a Dreary Day.
Greetings! Louie and I put up our little tree. It’s a bright light on this dreary day. He’s putting up his Christmas regalia, but it’s not finished. Oy vey! I can only imagine what he’ll come up with. 😂 Stay dry and warm today, y’all! Big hug. 🥰
The Friday Funnies – Merry Christmas, Indeed.
Merry Christmas, indeed! People are so mean. While driving home, I was in the right lane, going the speed limit, and minding my own business. Folks were honking, cussing at me, and the like. Loosen up, folks. It’s Christmas! (LOL!) Big hug, y’all!