The Flatliner Diaries

Sunday, May 9, 2004

The Passing Of A. King

Alan King died today at the age of 76. I remember him as one of the first comedians I ever saw as a child. He was on the Tonight Show (with Johnny Carson) and was bringing down the house. There in Burbank and mine also. He will be sorely missed, but never forgotten. Long may his comedic legacy... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, April 18, 2004

How's The Weather?

Everybody knows somebody who loves to watch the weather on television. It is today’s version of sitting around the old country store and discussing the weather, only you can do it at home alone without some busybody telling you everybody’s business (that’s what CNN is for). There are major parts of... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, April 6, 2004

Why The Flatliner Diaries?

Maybe you’re wondering where the name for this blog came from. Well, it’s simple. I have three sons, ages 10, 10, and 12 (the middle 10-years-old will have a birthday in three weeks). I call them flatliners (exhibiting brain death is their forte). Dealing with them on any given day at any given... Sign in to see full entry.

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