Extraordinary Stories From An Ordinary Guy

Monday, March 31, 2025

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   This is Larry's wife, Carol, writing his last blog story. Larry passed away early Friday morning, March 28th. He lost a short battle ...
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Monday, January 6, 2025

Enhancing Your Sense Of Smell....and Protecting Your Health! Story

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It was an ordinary day. Reading an article in my daily newspaper titled "Enhancing Your Smell - and Protecting Your Health!"  Stor...
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Friday, January 3, 2025

The World Welcomes Arrival of 2025

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It was an ordinary day.  From Sydney to Paris to China, communities around the world welcomed 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces an...
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Thursday, January 2, 2025

The "Labor Day Fashion Rules"

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"Ever hear that you're not supposed to wear white after Labor Day?  The "rule" ma have stemmed from practicality.  Prior ...
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Wednesday, January 1, 2025

The "Why Is Lindley Murray's Name Written In Bronze?" Story

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I t was an ordinary day. Reading about Roberta Strickler wandering by the bronze lion fountain in Reservoir Park and wondered why six Lanca...
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Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Carter Was Calm During TMI Crisis Story

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It was an ordinary day.  Reading about former President Jimmy Carter's trip to central Pennsylvania in the wake of the most serious acci...
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Monday, December 30, 2024

Brothers Learn Of War Coincidence Over Dinner

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It was an ordinary day.  Reading a story in my Lancaster Newspaper's "I Know A Story" section.  It was submitted by Mr. Randy ...
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Sunday, December 29, 2024

"Tsunami Anniversary Draws Tears" Story

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It was an ordinary day.  Reading an article in my morning newspaper titled "Tsunami Anniversary Draws Tears."  The sub-head read: ...
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Saturday, December 28, 2024

The Scribbler: Wright's Live, Written For The Young" Story

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It was an ordinary day.  Reading Jack Brubaker's "The Scribbler" article in my local Sunday News titled "Colonial Pa....
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Friday, December 27, 2024

The "Life-Changing??? No More Common Sickness??? Too Good To Be True??? Yeah...Right!! Story

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It was an ordinary day.  The following is a story I read in my November/December 2024 Saturday Evening Post.  The story was by Doug Cornell,...
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Thursday, December 26, 2024

The "Photograph Of Lancaster Featured In New York Times" Story

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It was an ordinary day.  Reading an article in my Lancaster Newspaper which featured scenes of Lancaster County Amish farmers that were pres...
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Wednesday, December 25, 2024

The "We Three Kings Of Orient Are....Or.....The Last King Standing!"

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It was an ordinary day.  Trying to remember if I ever wrote a story about singing with my dad and our family doctor, Dr. James Martin, durin...
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Tuesday, December 24, 2024

The "I Know A Story" Story...Bob Hope's Show Brought Bit of Home To Soldiers in Vietnam

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It was an ordinary day.  Reading a story that was published in the "Living Section" of my Sunday newspaper.  The "I Know A St...
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Monday, December 23, 2024

Merry Christmas To All & To All A Good Night!

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It was an ordinary day.  Almost!  The New York Sun received the following letter in 1897.  The response which follows, written by the editor...
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I'm an ordinary guy. I have a wife, 3 kids, 3 grandkids, 2 cats and a few tales to tell about my life.
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