Bill's Blog

HALLOWEEN IS A CONSPIRACY OF THE AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION

Posted on October 31, 2022

NOTE: This is from my book “Daddies: An Endangered Species”. It was written way back in 1996. Wally and Beaver are now grown, and the references are way past their use-by date. But I ho... Read More »
Posted by Bill Haltom at Monday, October 31, 2022

THE DAY THEY TORE THE GOAL POSTS DOWN

Posted on October 21, 2022

In 1955, a Canadian singing group called The Four Lads recorded a memorable song, “Moments to Remember.”  It began with the memorable lines:   The New Year’s Eve we di... Read More »
Posted by Bill Haltom at Friday, October 21, 2022

HOW NEWSPAPERS HAVE BECOME A CONSTANT INFLUENCE IN MY LIFE

Posted on October 01, 2022

In fifth grade I got my first job in the newspaper business.  I was in circulation for the Memphis Press Scimitar.  Yes, I was a paper boy!  It remains the best job I ever had. ... Read More »
Posted by Bill Haltom at Saturday, October 1, 2022