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I Don't Drink The Kool-Aid. For Anybody.

Now for Some Fun: Ya Got Trouble!

By Paul Oyler / May 11, 2010 /

Thanks to my good friend Luke Livingston, who gave me a special dispensation due to special circumstances, I’ve got a “raw” copy of our performance of “The Music Man”, from Saturday evening, May 1, and from that, I’ve culled my favorite piece; those of you familiar with the story will know that folks, we’ve got…

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Yours Truly. Scrabble with Chuck Woolery, Circa 1990. Seriously.

By Paul Oyler / May 7, 2010 /

Chances are that most of my current friends aren’t even aware that way back in 1990, I was on the game show Scrabble, with Chuck Woolery.  I appeared on three episodes, and took home what was, for that time, some decent smack.  I won’t ruin the surprise for you, but finally, after all these years,…

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A Tragic End to a Heartwarming Story

By Paul Oyler / April 15, 2010 /

Butler Hoops Team Under Investigation INDIANAPOLIS–Butler’s run in the NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship Game may be tarnished after reports surfaced today that all 13 players on the roster are being given good educations in an effort to help them find good jobs after they leave the school. “It’s important to remember that right now…

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Terrified!

By Paul Oyler / March 31, 2010 /

Today, Practically-Perfect Daughter went to get her Learner’s Permit (how can that be?  She’s only, what, 6?).  Last week, she got her first job.  In a little over two weeks, she gets her braces off.  So let’s see… She’ll have money, transportation, and good looks. Color me “terrified”…

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The Definition of "Too Much Time on His Hands"

By Paul Oyler / March 30, 2010 /
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