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19 Years…

May 9th, 2008

I just realized when I published the last post and looked at the date, that one of my favorite singers, Mr. J Keith Whitley, died 19 years ago today.  That doesn’t seem possible.

I miss you, Keith.

The Gospel #2

May 9th, 2008

Through my ESN and my general extrovertedness, I have become what I like to call a “tri-county celebrity.”  That mostly means that I am widely regarded as a jolly good feller, and I have standing invitations to come and eat at several houses around the area.  In fact the residents of some households are almost miffed at me because I haven’t graced them with my presence and my appetite.

One household where I had an open invitation that I had not used was the Brett and Shawna Hansen family west of New Underwood Continue reading »

HH Podcast Program; Off to the Races!

May 8th, 2008

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As my manager said, “the sad part is, this actually happened…”

Hubba On Broadway

May 5th, 2008

I have begun to use the technique of letting something from a previous post inspire a subsequent post here on Hubba’s House.

For example, in yesterday’s ESN I mentioned the Wall High School spring play, which put me to mind of my own stint as a high school actor.

My participation in the Elm Springs School Christmas program was compulsory and enjoyable, but after leaving grade school I didn’t elect to be in any more theatrical productions.  It shouldn’t surprise you to learn that I became involved in St. Thomas More’s spring play my senior year by accident.

I have mentioned before that I went to high school in Rapid City.  To understand how I got involved in a play by accident Continue reading »

The ESN; Good News/Bad News

May 4th, 2008

In ways, it was a hell of a week in Elm Springs. The week began with a bang which woke the residents of the “Brustol AFB” in the Monday morning darkness. They hastily donned makeshift costumes to hurry outside and watch rather helplessly as their barn burned down, with several important pieces of equipment inside. The Elm Springs Fire Department couldn’t do much more than arrive on the scene. Thankfully, no men, women or beasts were harmed.

But something else happened later in the week which was much more happy. A real moisture system passed slowly over western South Dakota Thursday and Friday, leaving varying amounts Continue reading »