Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Column HR79
Disappointed “Phil”istines
Years ago, before the Old Dart Coach was declared persona non grata by the self-appointed Grand Poobahs of darts, he included in his baggage for his winter solace visit to London a box of Dutch Master cigars. They were a gift for a fellow named Smitty who …
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Monday, October 22, 2012
Column HR78
Things that go bump in the night!
We are approaching the time of the year when “things go bump in the night.”
For the non-dart world that’s the celebration of the event called Halloween or All Hallows Eve. On that night while little kids are dressing up like ghosts, …
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Monday, October 8, 2012
Column HR77
A glimpse of stocking” ain’t so “shocking” anymore
In olden days a glimpse of stocking
Was looked on as something shocking,
But now, God knows,
Anything goes.
Well isn’t that just the truth. Just the other night – as a celebratory gesture – the Old Dart Coach ventured to …
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Friday, September 21, 2012
Column HR76
“Amongst” the hopeful are many with “back class”
The Old Dart Coach was a big fan of Ricky Nelson who sang Traveling Man and Garden Party. If the ODC had a philosophy, which stretches credulity to the breaking point, he would borrow a few words from Garden Party.
Those …
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Thursday, August 30, 2012
Column HR75
“Jumping the Shark” and Touching the “Third Rail”
Regular readers of Dartiod’s World (for those who aren’t “regular” might I suggest a nice bran muffin each morning) may have been shocked when my colleague and editor published his latest effort. In show biz terms he “jumped the shark” by …
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Howie Reed's ColumnMonday, August 20, 2012
Column HR74
Sid Waddell – Darts Treasure
In almost every study conducted by the ITSMY Research Group Dinah Washington’s recording of “What a Difference a Day Makes” comes out on top. While the Washington tune speaks of love it could just as well be about sports or life or the recent …
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Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Column HR73
Triple X-rated Olympics?
The Old Dart Coach was as excited as anyone had ever seen him. Well, okay, with the exception of those at Tim’s Bar Beer in Pattaya with whom he shares pints on occasion. Actually, any occasion in Pattaya will do “thank you.”
The ODC ran into …
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Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Column HR72
A July 4th THANK YOU to the Brits
Been around long enough to have memories? Been around long enough to have actually done something? Then you’ll wax nostalgic when a holiday approaches. That’s the case with the Old Dart Coach as America gets ready to celebrate Independence Day. Whoops …
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Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Column HR71
Conventional Wisdom Ain’t Always Spot On
The term “conventional wisdom” is used way too often to explain a particular point of view. Just as often as it’s “spot on” it’s an oxymoron. The term is credited to John Kenneth Galbraith in his 1958 book “The Affluent Society.” In truth …
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Howie Reed's ColumnFriday, May 25, 2012
Column HR70
“We Wish You Love” steel tip – but baby it’s gonna take more than that!
The music world lost some giants recently. Gone are Queen Donna Summer, Etta James, and the Bee Gee’s Robin Gibb. As the Old Dart Coach’s mom use to say, “Everything happens in threes.”
The …
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