Author Archives: Lyle Verbilion

About Lyle Verbilion

I'm just wanderin' around lookin' at things. Wow.

#17, an Early Hitchcock movie

Made in 1932, Number 17 sometimes shows it’s age. Netflix instant has an OK print. And its sound isn’t too bad. Five minutes into it, you’ll be hearing past the hiss and seeing past any scratches without any effort on … Continue reading

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Don’t Grow Old Along with Me

The premise of Tuck Everlasting may not be as old as Methuselah, but has been around at least as long as the Wondering Jew or the Flying Dutchman. Only the Tuck family members aren’t being punished. It just happened because … Continue reading

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What About Ira & Abby

“Every good thing in life comes all of a sudden. Hits you like a ton of bricks.” What if you got married to somebody that you just met, like today? So there’s this swell movie called Ira & Abby. It’s … Continue reading

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How You Do That Thing You Do So Well

For me, Tom Hanks is kinda like Jeff Bridges. I feel like I know him personally, and I think that I like him. Or at least I trust him with my DVD rental money. There’s a trick to figuring out … Continue reading

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Mom’s Empty House Dream

In the dream, my mom had been reported missing. I was in her garage. My ’69 VW Beetle was parked there, standing in a puddle of stagnant water. Her car wasn’t there. The house was a meandering single floor building, … Continue reading

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Julie & Julia & me

Like so many others, after watching Julie & Julia I want to make some braised cucumbers. I’m sure that you will too. Those of you with some gumption will go for the Boeuf Bourguignon. Dont’ forget to dry it off … Continue reading

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My Dog is Smarter Than Me.

He told me to tell you that. As usual, you can get the t-shirt at zazzle. It doesn’t look too much like a mouse does it?

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Cranberry Muffins of Love

I don’t cook banana bread. I cook cranberry bread. The tartness better fits my personality. I use twice as much cranberries as the recipe calls for. It adds zest. Interestingly, you can take a bag of fresh cranberries, put them … Continue reading

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Banana Bread Memories

The other day at work, somebody brought some banana bread.  I only took one slice. I swear. It was smooth and yummy, like only banana bread can be. Older bananas that have gone mushy are supposed to be the best … Continue reading

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Sleepwalkers Never Tire

Neither do they reap. But either way, they make great t-shirts!

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