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“Dumb as a box of rocks”

Keeping up with the dumb theme, with regard to writing about the Trump circle, dumb is not new topic for me.

In fact, back in 2016 I posted two pieces characterizing two Trump sons as “Dumb as a box of rocks.”

Hope you enjoy the nostalgia.

Posted byTed BlockApril 23, 2020Posted inCommentary, News with a Twist, Nostalgia, Satire1 Comment on “Dumb as a box of rocks”

Before “Jimmy G,” there was “Jimmy T”

The 49er’s are playing in their first “Big Game” since Super Bowl XLVII in 2013 with Jimmy G a big reason why.

Their turnaround this season offers hope to fans of beleaguered teams everywhere.

Posted byTed BlockJanuary 27, 2020March 23, 2020Posted inNews with a Twist, Nostalgia, Sports2 Comments on Before “Jimmy G,” there was “Jimmy T”

Press Agents I Have Known by Groucho Marx

Flashback

For all you Groucho Marx fans out there, a wonderful piece of New Yorker history from 1929.

Posted byTed BlockDecember 23, 2019December 23, 2019Posted inFlashback, Nostalgia5 Comments on Press Agents I Have Known by Groucho Marx

Warriors and Yankees – a lesson from history

Commentary, Sports, Nostalgia

The reign of Golden State Warriors as one of the greatest teams in history of sports appears to be coming to a close. But, the Dubs will be back!

Posted byTed BlockNovember 27, 2019Posted inCommentary, Nostalgia, Sports7 Comments on Warriors and Yankees – a lesson from history

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