Category Archives: amazing people

What a lady

Posted on 02/18/2017 by The Goomba Gazette

This lady is one in a billion or possibly more: Whoever said that an 80-year-old woman can’t put most men to shame in the gym, no matter how young they are? Don’t tell Ernestine Shepherd that. She defies nearly every … Continue reading →

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Talk about guts

Posted on 02/16/2017 by The Goomba Gazette

   CNN Hurtling through the dark: Blind skier races up to 70 mph There are so many of us that complain about anything and everything in life and never take the time to stop and realize just how good we … Continue reading →

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The Fairer of the Sexes???

Posted on 02/04/2017 by The Goomba Gazette

Fairer of the sexes’ maybe but not the weaker. There used to be a rule of thumb where I grew up with all the macho dudes in the neighborhood. Never date a broad (Old school term said with respect) that could … Continue reading →

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Give it up DJT

Posted on 01/21/2017 by The Goomba Gazette

TOUGH CALL: Trump forced to give up beloved Android, is Twitter next? I think it is a good idea. I did a post on the same subject awhile back saying; anyone that is impulsive and as quick to respond as DT … Continue reading →

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Super Jar Head at the helm

Posted on 12/02/2016 by The Goomba Gazette

It is about time we have a Top Dog in the Casa Bianca that uses his business, practical and good old common sense when appointing people to cabinet posts. That seems to be the case with PEDT in many of his … Continue reading →

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SEMPER FI BROTHERS AND SISTERS

Posted on 11/10/2016 by The Goomba Gazette

Today is the 241st birthday of the United Staes Marine Corps. Undeniably one of the most HONORABLE, well-respected, effective fighting forces on the planet. The Corps was built on many principles including discipline – toughness – to honor and protect our … Continue reading →

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Un F@&%*&N believable

Posted on 11/09/2016 by The Goomba Gazette

I can truly  say I am at a loss for words; almost.  Shock – disbelief – pleasantly surprised – ecstatic – jubilant – over joyed are just some of my sentiments. About 2301 hrs last night I said to myself; … Continue reading →

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If there ever was a man ……

Posted on 11/01/2016 by The Goomba Gazette

Huffington Post How This Father-Son Running Duo Became Hall-Of-Fame Ironman If there ever was a man to be admired for his love and devotion to his family, it has to be Dick Hoyt. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/father-son-ironmen_us_5813afa7e4b064e1b4b2826c I have watched this man for years … Continue reading →

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Mixed emotions

Posted on 09/17/2016 by The Goomba Gazette

Penn State to honor late Nittany Lions coach Joe Paterno I have mixed emotions about Penn State honoring Joe Pa Pa Paterno. There is no denying  what a terrific person he was, on and off the grid iron and his … Continue reading →

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John Tortorella coach of the year

Posted on 09/07/2016 by The Goomba Gazette

NHL Team USA hockey coach says he’ll bench any player who sits for national anthem It is about time we have a coach with a set of goolunies that respects the flag and the national anthem, one who will take … Continue reading →

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