Howie Reed’s Column

Wednesday, November 21, 2012
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The Little Man

In 1899, the poet Hughes Mearns wrote “Antigonish” better known as “The little Man that Wasn’t There.” He wrote:

Yesterday, upon the stair,
I met a man who wasn’t there
He wasn’t there again today
I wish, I wish he’d go away…

Golfer Sir Nick Faldo …

Wednesday, November 7, 2012
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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 …

Monday, October 22, 2012
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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, …

Monday, October 8, 2012
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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 …

Friday, September 21, 2012
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“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 …

Thursday, August 30, 2012
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“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 …

Monday, August 20, 2012
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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 …

Tuesday, July 17, 2012
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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 …

Tuesday, July 3, 2012
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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 …

Wednesday, June 20, 2012
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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 …