Flat Tires and Spelling Bees
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Flat Tires and Spelling Bees
By Wendell Abern
Dear Readers,
Over the years, I have used this column to chronicle some prime examples of my mechanical...
Whenindoubt,callKevin.
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Whenindoubt,callKevin.
By Wendell Abern
Dear Readers,
Used to be, when I got flustered or upset, I cursed. Sometimes, I shouted. I was never shy about...
More Closet Space. Sort of.
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More Closet Space. Sort of.
By Wendell Abern
Dear Readers,
Prologue:
I became a widower in 2009, and was fortunate to have wonderful kids around to help...
The 2020 Olympics: Special Events for Seniors Only
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The 2020 Olympics: Special Events for Seniors Only
By Wendell Abern
Dear Readers,
Several years ago, I wrote a column suggesting special events for senior citizens...
Tenth Annual Scroogie Awards
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Tenth Annual Scroogie Awards
By Wendell Abern
Dear Holiday Revelers,
Scroogies are awards I inaugurated in 2006, as an homage to my idol and favorite role...
The Two People I’d Like to Meet in Heaven
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The Two People I’d Like to Meet in Heaven
By Wendell Abern
Dear Readers,
As a cranky curmudgeon, I was dubious about reading Mitch Albom’s, “The...
Trip to Chicago
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Trip to Chicago
By Wendell Abern
Dear Frequent Flyers, et al,
I am writing this a few weeks before my semi-annual trip to Chicago to visit...
To all the grandchildren in the world
(EDITOR’S NOTE: This column first appeared shortly after the 9/11 tragedy in 2001. It has run every year since, with the author’s updates.)
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To...
“He Didn’t Really Mean That”
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“He Didn’t Really Mean That”
By Wendell Abern
Dear Readers,
By the early ‘70s, my career as an advertising copywriter seemed to be blossoming.
I had had...
Did They Really Do That?
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Did They Really Do That?
By Wendell Abern
Dear Readers,
When I was a senior at the University of Illinois, I attended a talk given by...