I live in the bewitching City of Salem, the self-proclaimed capital of all things hallowed. Haunted Happenings delight visitors to the city for the entire month of October but for residents, at times, it can get a bit much. If self-preservation is an instinct one possesses, one needs to embrace the tunes! There are so … Continue reading The Duke’s Ten Halloween Tunes to Die For
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International Overdose Awareness Day
It’s been a while since I posted a new blog entry and will do my best to change that over the next few weeks/months. Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. I have known many friends and loved ones who have battled addiction in all its ugliness and it seems to be so much more prevalent … Continue reading International Overdose Awareness Day
Dead Ringer
“Oh my God! How are you?” asked a man I’d never seen before. “I’m well,” I responded, not sure what to say next. “How are you?” “What’s it been? A dozen years?” he asked. “You look great!” “Ah, thanks.” I smiled. I studied his face and nothing rang any bells. Admittedly, I’d always been terrible … Continue reading Dead Ringer
Let the Games Begin!
(Not to be taken seriously. This is completely tongue-in-cheek!) Pitchers and catchers report in ZZZzzz. I’m sorry, I fell asleep just typing that. It pretty much happens every time I watch boreball and wait for the bloated pitcher to decide what pitch to throw to an even more bloated catcher. You figure every pitch takes … Continue reading Let the Games Begin!
“Discovering” Salem
I love living in the city of Salem. It has this tremendous attitude and energy that appeals to me. I can only describe it as Creative Blue Collar. The people in this working class city embrace culture as well as people who walk to a different beat and I adore that. When I first started … Continue reading “Discovering” Salem
Tortured by a Song
Has there ever been a song that everyone you know loves but you don’t get? I’m talking about the kind of song that you just cannot get away from; the entire world loves it but you? There is one song in particular that has plagued me since my teens. A few days before Christmas, I … Continue reading Tortured by a Song
Introduction
Thank you for dropping by. Introductions on these things always feel like trying to get something going on some silly dating site. I shouldn’t knock dating sites, I met my girlfriend on one and she has been the best addition to my life. Wait. Did we meet on a dating site or at the pizza … Continue reading Introduction
Duke of Dead Air 