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PublicLandsForever's avatar

Happy retirement! I’m 5 months behind you. I look forward to more gratuitous uses of the letter o - just consider my last name!

Bill Southern's avatar

Congrats on your impending retirement, Sharon - I'm easing into it, by working a modest consulting assignment. But, I'll embrace it fully very soon. I think you're entitled to the "Gratuitous Use of the Letter 'O'" exemption, given your last name. Thanks for reading. . .

Cindy Eastman's avatar

Those stints of yours missed the boat in not including articles or columns of yours. Glad you're still in the publishing business and sharing them here!

Bill Southern's avatar

Thanks for your kind words, Cindy - I appreciate it. Maybe Rule of Three is my "next chapter."

Liza Blue's avatar

Thanks for the background on “mongering.” Would like to add to everyday vocabulary. I am a Trump monger.

Bill Southern's avatar

"Trump-mongering" cannot be good for your mental health, Liza. Have you tried pickleball?

M Pierce's avatar

Decades ago on my first trip to the Union League Club, I saw a man ironing the newspaper. I was told this eliminates the ink transfer. Turns out that is true, for the most part. I cant see this method for home use, but it worked for the Union League folks.

For seven years I flew ORD-LAX every other Monday @7AM and was an ink-stained wretch each time. No ironing on United.

Henry brings up a good topic. Favorite Words. There could be a column here!

Bill Southern's avatar

Man, the Union League Club went all out - gotta’ support the team, I guess. Henny likes mafiosi; I’m partial to chicanery; what’s your favorite, Mike?

Henny Hiemenz's avatar

I love the word mafiosi.

Also, dropping “gotta support the team” without immediately referencing David Puddy and his face painting took me by surprise.

Bill Southern's avatar

Such a rookie mistake, Henny - how could I have neglected the Putty reference? “That’s bogus, man!” Says Putty in his 8-ball jacket.

Henny Hiemenz's avatar

He was arguably my favorite character

John Fedderke's avatar

Hey Bill. Count me as a lifelong friend.

Our holiday musical efforts were a good incentive for the journos, ados, execos, and aholes to head over to Giorgio’s early.

Bill Southern's avatar

Yeah, John, the “BASH Band” could be counted on to clear a room. I hope you guys are well - give my best to Mary. I value our friendship, man!