Ongoing readers may recall that visiting Las Vegas was on my younger son’s Before-30 Bucket List (see Max Returns To Las Vegas). I’m sure you will be as relieved as the Duchess and I are toContinue reading
Author: Allan Showalter
The Sunday Photo Puzzle & Denouncement Of Legalistic Swindles
Introduction: I just came across this entry I originally posted in 2006 at 1HeckOfAGuy, the predecessor of AllanShowalter.com, only to discover that I’m still miffed about a guy accusing me of fraud for no otherContinue reading
The Prodigal aka Sam Returneth
Indeed, my elder son, Sam aka The Prodigal, will be visiting The Duchess and me a week from now. So, if things seem especially weird then… Note: The photo atop this post was taken duringContinue reading
The Tragedy Of Chief Inspector Armand Gamache Novels Quotations: No Funny Stuff
Reading Still Life, the first of Louise Penny’s Chief Inspector Armand Gamache novels, Coco Éclair came across this literally LOL line and forwarded it to me: Ganache wondered how low the bar was set whenContinue reading
Chief Inspector Armand Gamache’s “Four Things That Lead To Wisdom”
Ongoing readers will know that The Duchess & I are enchanted with Louise Penny’s Chief Inspector Armand Gamache novels. Among the unanticipated benefits of reading these books has been Chief Inspector Gamache’s “four things thatContinue reading
The Epitome Of 4th Of July Parades
Crystal Lake, Illinois 4th Of July Parade 2009 Note: In 2009, I attended the Crystal Lake, Illinois Fourth of July parade, which took place a few blocks from my home. It remains, in my mind,Continue reading
Another Reason I Love Canada: Louise Penny & The Three Pines Gang
After posting 10 Reasons I Love Canada yesterday, I realized I had neglected to include Louise Penny and her Chief Inspector Armand Gamache novels. This is an especially egregious omission given our hope to emigrateContinue reading
“Bless his heart, I love him. Get him off the stage.” Ray Charles Responds To Guitarist’s Onstage Verbal Attack
The Stage Discipline Of Ray Charles I recently posted a review of a book which mentioned Leonard Cohen’s contention that his bass player was “intent on sabotaging my efforts.” That called to mind a 1983 episodeContinue reading
To Anthonio Benito Or Current Addressee At [email protected]
Note: For those readers unfamiliar with the correspondence between Mr. Benito and me, I suggest referring to Anthonio Benito Wants To Spear My Life, which includes his original email to me and my response. I’veContinue reading