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The Force is With Us Again!

Posted on June 12, 2015 by curtsavagemedia

It seems space has fascinated mankind probably since the first moonrise. Ever since man shot the first arrow skyward, his desire to fly higher has been insatiable. Drawings and paintings of “spaceships” flying through the heavens have been part of … Continue reading →

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Ready, Set, Now What?

Posted on June 6, 2015 by curtsavagemedia

It’s fun to look through old graduation programs and read about the accomplishments of the graduates and all the plans they had for their futures. I remember wanting to be a forest ranger when I graduated from elementary school. It … Continue reading →

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At All Times

Posted on May 25, 2015 by curtsavagemedia

Every time I drive past our Lawrence County Courthouse here in New Castle, Pennsylvania, I gaze upon the many American Flags flying from their posts along the stone wall’s edge. Like patriot sentinels, they call my attention to the high … Continue reading →

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Final Exams

Posted on May 18, 2015 by curtsavagemedia

When insomnia, starvation, hypertension, dehydration, hysteria, panic, depression, loss of recall, a decline in personal hygiene, self flagellation and temporary aberrations in the space-time continuum all occur simultaneously within a seven day period, it must be finals week. To prevent … Continue reading →

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Stuff Our Moms Said

Posted on May 10, 2015 by curtsavagemedia

We should probably stick with our standard story “Sorry Mom. I didn’t hear you”. If we admit to remembering ANY of these other things our moms said, that confession pretty much kills our alibis. But just between you and me … Continue reading →

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Anger Management

Posted on April 30, 2015 by curtsavagemedia

Are you mad? Before you answer that, a few things should be considered. MAD was a favorite magazine of mine when I was 14. If you’re an Alfred E. Neuman fan, you’re probably MAD (I am), but not necessarily “mad”. … Continue reading →

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She Had to Be Tough

Posted on April 23, 2015 by curtsavagemedia

When she was barely two years old, her older brother painted her red from head to toe with dry cherry Jell-O mix. For a follow-up, he found a pair of scissors and gave most of her dolls crew cuts. She … Continue reading →

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What Do You Want From Life?

Posted on April 17, 2015 by curtsavagemedia

That’s what the San Francisco based band “The Tubes” asked us in 1975. In their song “What Do You Want From Life?”, The Tubes lead singer Fee Waybill proclaimed that “If you’re an American citizen, you are entitled to a … Continue reading →

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Have Some Cake

Posted on April 9, 2015 by curtsavagemedia

I love great cake gags, cake fights and cake catastrophes in the movies! One of my favorite cake scenes in a movie is when a very young Debbie Reynolds pops out of a cake to the surprise of Gene Kelly … Continue reading →

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Jesus and My Dog

Posted on April 2, 2015 by curtsavagemedia

The King’s Cake is a pre-Lenten treat and a traditional part of Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans. In the cake we bought, a small plastic baby Jesus was placed inside after it was frosted. Traditions maintain that whoever finds … Continue reading →