“You know me, Al…” was the catchphrase for Ring Lardner, one of the most gifted sportswriters of all time. His fictional character, Alibi Ike, was a likeable, talented pitching rube who played in the first quarter of the 20th century. Although he had star quality, “The Busher,” as he was also called, could never hear [...]
Entries from April 2005
April 5, 2005
"You know me, Al…" defined
“You know me, Al…” was the catchphrase for Ring Lardner, one of the most gifted sportswriters of all time. His fictional character, Alibi Ike, was a likeable, talented pitching rube who played in the first quarter of the 20th century. Although he had star quality, “The Busher,” as he was also called, could never hear [...]
April 5, 2005
Life without unemployment . . .
As I was saying . . .
A lot has happened since I last took finger to keyboard. For one thing, I am now gainfully employed, a writer/editor for the New Jersey Jewish News. I always looked upon my previous job — public relations for the American Jewish Congress — as paying my dues. And I [...]
April 5, 2005
Life without unemployment . . .
As I was saying . . .
A lot has happened since I last took finger to keyboard. For one thing, I am now gainfully employed, a writer/editor for the New Jersey Jewish News. I always looked upon my previous job — public relations for the American Jewish Congress — as paying my dues. And I [...]
