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Jim Finley
So long, Discerning Reader
After a million years, this column will be it for a while.
November 27, 2009
On lookout for tough challenges
As a liberal thinker, I’m constantly searching for “causes” that will improve the lives of my fellow Americans. I can’t help myself.
November 24, 2009
Time was, keys were not needed
There was this major discussion going on – I don’t remember where or with whom, as we say in polite, correct society – about keys and security.
November 20, 2009
Music in the air at 2nd
My fertile mind was alive with the sound of music. It wouldn’t last long. (No, no. I’m speaking of the MUSIC not lasting. My mind is just fine.)
November 17, 2009
Hearing stuff an art form
I do believe I’m undergoing some sort of hearing loss. I’m told this comes with age, but that’s no comfort.
November 13, 2009
Working at smelling so sweet
The scene was inside an elevator at a Harris County courthouse. It was headed downward, carrying me with it.
November 10, 2009
Shocking news on electricity
Walking down a long hallway that leads to the Bat Cave, my Real Newsman Office, I spotted a light on in the bedroom closet belonging to a person whose name shan’t be used for purposes of this story.
November 06, 2009
Being a grandpa neat deal
Did you hear about the answer a six-year-old gave when asked where his grandma lived? No? Then allow me to share with you.
November 03, 2009
Humanoid watch is interesting
The Finleys – Wife Margie and Jimbo – are out of town on a trip and are visiting this big shopping mall.
November 03, 2009
Seeing is now really believing
I can see, I can see, I can see! Sort of.
October 27, 2009
Jimbo is puzzled by dream
Under normal circumstances – which are my favorite kind – I wouldn’t write about a dream, although I’m sure you really don’t mind. (“Just keep ‘em coming, Jimbo!”)
October 23, 2009
Wild and exciting storyline
When people speak to me at all – not counting family members, most of whom still love me – they often ask me where I come up with such brilliant column topics.
October 20, 2009
Exercising plan for the aging
In what little spare time she has, Lois Hofmann takes a minute or two each week to read this column. I’m not sure what motivates her to do that, particularly if she’s looking for quality reading material.
October 16, 2009
‘Walk’ & university dialogue
This was about the time a couple of weeks ago that Nancy Mann, president of the Baytown Pilot Club, contacted me regarding the Baytown Alzheimer’s Memory Walk.
October 13, 2009
Take that, you ugly bad guys!
Next thing you know, a group of goodie two-shoes will want to ban billiard balls. You just watch.
October 09, 2009
Who are these ‘TV’ actors?
It’s amazing how little I know about modern-day television “personalities.” I readily admit it.
October 06, 2009
Ken and Bobby in one day
The irony wasn’t lost on me. It was like night and day.
October 02, 2009
Speeding autos and cool water
Two things.
Christina Cox is my new hero, and I have a major, major announcement to make.
September 28, 2009
Sausage smell nips romance
Sometimes when I write one of these dopey things, I get some feedback that leads to … well, another dopey presentation.
September 25, 2009
Pilot Walk made up of winners
Fats Domino, a man I consider to be the greatest singer of all-time, had this fabulous hit song years
September 22, 2009
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