Observations of a Country Squire - by George Zidbeck
2014 Columns
May, 2014 Cockroaches
In mixed company, mention that word in the title, and you’ll witness immediate facial patterns of disgust. Maybe even a few readers will cringe and consider moving to another conversational circle without hearing what I have to say on the subject. Oh, the horror of occupying a dwelling infested with such an insect.
April, 2014 A Paean for Judy
One of my favorite movies dates back to October, 1951, when I waited in Fort Lawton, Washington for shipment to Japan with a high probability of transfer to Korea, and who knew what thereafter? I had lots of time to visit Seattle, but hadn't yet received full pay in over two months. Had to watch my nickels and dimes if you know what I mean. In my barracks I talked to a fellow GI who had gone to town the day before to see a movie. He strongly recommended Cyrano (a movie scripted from the play, Cyrano de Bergerac, by Edmond Rostand).
March, 2014 A Dog Named Whitey by George Zidbeck
A strong word, sorrow. Who hasn’t experienced that emotion? And yet does that word
alone trigger sadness? Even if not, it prompts me to tell you of my first major introduction
to that state of mind. This story explains the life and times of a small, white-
February, 2014 What Are You Sticking To?
The Threshold Choir is a movement that was started 14 years ago in El Cerrito, California.
The Choirs, if asked to come to a bedside, sing to those who are dealing with grief and dying. They travel to homes and hospitals, usually two to four singers at a time, and share the comfort and joy of song to those who are suffering at that threshold between life and death.
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