Artiste

In the 1960s, our erstwhile con artist "friend" John held artists in the greatest contempt possible.

The Salt Factor

Spout comes to mind when talking about some "sailors" - as in spout nonsense.

Dive bomb – (68 words)

He trashed the Boston Globe. Trashing an old-style Sunday newspaper meant scratching it to shreds, spreading it about two rooms, and peeing on the help wanted.

Stability

Pinning your hopes, pinning the blame, or pinning down your fate.

Culch – Flashback Friday- September 3

woodworkers are masters of recycling from plank to scrap.

Meerschaum Pipe – Last on the Card- August 31, 2021

Meerschaum Pipe - Last on the Card- August 31, 2021

Rage

Not being a stranger to the allure of alcohol, drugs, and tobacco, I've fought my darlings to a standstill and then to personal victories. But I've also seen friends fall and die because their wars seemed unwinnable when pitted against substance abuse.

The Golden Fleece

John believed in fleecing, not taking fleece, and hide from his "customers."

Sodom and Gomorrah on the Atlantic

Lobster is not always the perfect food.