The meeting came to order at three o’clock in the afternoon at the home of George Nolen in Pottsboro. Present in fact were Nolen, Phil Crow and Clem Candelaria. Present in spirit were Ickamore Twerpwhistle aka Icky Twerp, Mortimer Moolah, Gorgon, Captain Swabbie, Blitz and Blotz of department store fame…
Month: June 2007
Cap’t Swabbie Speaks Out
I enjoyed your tribute “Slam Bang Theater” and my good friend, Bill Camfield aka Icky Twerp. I worked with Bill at KFJZ and KTVT in the 50s and 60s. I’m happy you recalled and memorialized Bill and his many talents. But I would like to make a couple of corrections. Bill’s last name is CAMFIELD, not Canfield.
Nurse Betty’s Never Fail Remedies for Summer Maladies
Long before getting patched up was as easy as a drive to see the doc, our tough-as-nails predecessors had their own, sometimes questionable, remedies for things that still plague us. We suggest that you completely ignore the advice that follows. Read on and be thankful for walk-in clinics!
Loose Wheels
During the 70s and 80s Lucile’s was a honkytonk like no other. Drawing great Texas singers from Gary P. Nunn and Ray Wylie Hubbard to Rusty Wier and Asleep at the Wheel. Tales from those days at the club on Denison’s south Armstrong Avenue.
Fellowship and Fried Chicken
One of the benefits of being a writer is the opportunity to speak to community groups. But I clearly understand that the main mission of the meeting is not to hear me speak, but to have fellowship and eat picnic food on a weekday.
The Downside of Summer Sun
As the summer warmth beckons us to the beach and poolside, outside activities mean more exposure to the sun. That means exposure to ultraviolet radiation and risk of skin cancer. The sun radiates light to the earth, and part of that light consists of invisible ultraviolet (UV) rays. When these rays reach the skin, they cause tanning, burning, and other skin damage.
Homemade Ice Cream
Not all ice cream is created equal. For store bought varieties there are two industry standards. The first factor is the level of butterfat in the mix.
Of Kings and Ice Creams
Unknown to most of us there is a great debate rising over the true lineage of the frozen treat we casually call ice cream. It’s not a recent debate—it’s been going on for about 400 years—more or less. Without going into all of the myths and legends, it’s easier to just talk about the things we know to be true based on written history.
Savor the Flavor!
If you love flavor, you love herbs—the big, bright herbs that throw themselves into the pan headlong, commandeering the chicken or roast, and the more delicate herbs that mince or sidle their way into salads and leave a dinner guest sighing, “Was that a hint of tarragon in the dressing? But it seemed so impossibly fresh.”
Summer Dessert Delight
Perfect for late night summer dining, you can be creative with this one! Use your favorite fruits and nuts to make your own unique creation!