Scene from 1967’s “The Graduate” starring Dustin Hoffman, imagined: Mr. McGuire: I just want to say one word to you. Just one word. Benjamin: Yes, sir.                                                                Mr. McGuire: Are you listening? Benjamin: Yes, I am. Mr. McGuire: Ducks! Benjamin: Yikes! What?! What is it?! (looking up while cowering from floor) Mr. McGuire: No, no, Benjamin, I said DUCKS! *** I […]

Bruce and Joe pulled the four foot gar up from the Sangamon River. It was an impressive specimen, to be sure, long of snout and razor sharp of teeth, but his eyes has already been picked out. Mary imagined they may have been taken by foodie connoisseurs seeking the key ingredient for “Gar-eye soup”, which probably enhances virility, or something […]

There must be something in the water Oh, there must be something in the water (amazing grace). – Carrie Underwood There is definitely something in the water, but with apologies to Ms. Underwood, I’m not sure it’s amazing grace. This time of year, with rains heavy and the Sangamon River fluctuating up and down by 5 and 6 feet at […]