13 Years Ago

Thirteen years ago today, my first story appeared in The Stanly News & Press. It was really a commentary, but they didn't have my photo, since I wasn't officially an employee.

That first column asked "What is a sport?" I discussed different activities such as kick the can, hopscotch, stick ball and other such "sports." During that summer I wrote about dragsters, tractor pulls, disc golf, dan ball -- something I can't even remember anything about -- and lots of pro wrestling.

It was a fun summer working with the SNAP and I still sometimes still question "What is a sport?" I guess anyone can make a sport out of anything. We have covered brawl fighting events, checker tournaments, arm wrestling, chess and many other competitions.

I didn't know, however, that 13 years later we would be tweeting and blogging about events.

But it still can't beat the real thing -- The SNAP.

James Arnass Dies

Just saw that James Arnass, who starred as Matt Dillon on "Gunsmoke," has died.

Even though I like "Bonanza" more, I've grown to love Matt, Miss Kitty, Festus and all the other characters from "Gunsmoke."

What's your favorite western?

TCM

I think I'm addicted to Turner Classic Movies. I've been watching a lot of it lately. I'll share some of my favorites in the coming weeks. About to watch "Godzilla." Monster movies on Thursday nights in June. What's your favorite monster movie?