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Thoughts At Large: August 2006

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Ruminations of a small-town newspaper columnist. Thursday, August 31, 2006. HOWLING WITH FRANKIE STEIN. C 2006 Rod Ice. Some chose curious methods to move musical product in that heady era. Yielded were new variations on the basic rock ‘n’ roll formula. Seeking a new revenue stream, these unknown troubadours adopted a variety of pseudonyms. Their faux-selves were crafted to match pervasive market trends. Album categories soon developed that were easily recognized by young collectors:. The online discover...

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Thoughts At Large: January 2006

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Ruminations of a small-town newspaper columnist. Thursday, January 19, 2006. THOUGHTS AT LARGE- - -. Tears for Twelve Mountaineers". C 2006 Rod Ice. Note to Readers: What follows is an intensely personal reflection on a recent news event. I beg your indulgence while considering this subject with reflective prose. For this writer, the small village of Chandlersville remains a sacred patch of Buckeye soil. Located in farming country southeast of Zanesville, it is the place where. Eventually, four crosses a...

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Thoughts At Large: May 2006

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Ruminations of a small-town newspaper columnist. Thursday, May 18, 2006. C 2006 Rod Ice. All I know is just what I read in the papers, and that's an alibi for my ignorance. ". Like most Americans, I grew up with notions of God and Country that were unshaken by winds of fortune. To be grounded in this rich, philosophical loam was a privilege. It offered security, and a sturdy sense of self-worth. Yet maturity inevitably aroused questions. What could I believe? Immediately, my search for authentic truth be...

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Thoughts At Large: December 2005

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Ruminations of a small-town newspaper columnist. Friday, December 23, 2005. The holidays typically produce a reflective mood in everyone. Perhaps that is why I have lately slipped into a melancholy state - remembering the last Christmas at Kresse's Bi-Rite in Chardon, Ohio. Our store was a typical 'independent' business. We were completely geared toward consumer service and satisfaction. There was one unwritten rule at Kresse's. Never, never, never fail to take care of your customer! Links to this post.

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Thoughts At Large: April 2006

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Ruminations of a small-town newspaper columnist. Friday, April 28, 2006. I noticed this car today, while riding south of Rock Creek, Ohio on Route 45. The advertised price was $2995. It looked very clean, just a bit of rust around the fender insides. Spring makes this kind of bargain appear, dependably. Now. what kind of fun could I have with a 40 year-old Chevrolet? Posted by Rod Ice at 3:19 AM. Links to this post. Sunday, April 23, 2006. Posted by Rod Ice at 2:43 PM. Links to this post. C 2006 Rod Ice.

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Thoughts At Large: June 2006

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Ruminations of a small-town newspaper columnist. Wednesday, June 21, 2006. ARROWHEAD MUSIC, MENTOR, OHIO. Trips to ARROWHEAD MUSIC. As years passed, my thoughts turned toward other concerns. For a time, I felt alienated from my collection of vintage guitars. But my nephew, Justin, has helped revive the spirit of Rock 'n' Roll with his own musical adventures. After purchasing a DANELECTRO 'Longhorn' off eBay, I realized that there were no guitar cords left in the house! Posted by Rod Ice at 1:50 PM. Later...

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Thoughts At Large: March 2006

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Ruminations of a small-town newspaper columnist. Wednesday, March 29, 2006. NOTE: The following story began in the front office of ICE CREATIVE CONSULTANTS, which is also my kitchen. What transpired was an adventure of self-awareness and personal discovery. The present came with a handwritten note from a woman named Liz. "Dear Rod, I love reading ‘Thoughts At Large’ and wanted to show my appreciation for your work. This was a hot seller for Valentine’s Day at my shop on The Square. (I got one...Finally, ...

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Thoughts At Large: November 2005

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Ruminations of a small-town newspaper columnist. Wednesday, November 30, 2005. GCML Newspaper Column 9-29-05. From The Geauga County Maple Leaf. C 2005 Rod Ice. FROM WTAM 1100: "Twenty years ago, they were breaking all the rules. Now, they’re just trying not to break a hip! For the last time, one more time, again The Rolling Stones! Birthdays may sometimes lose their character in the middle of life. For children, they present an opportunity for celebration, and eating lots of cake! Hey Rod I was in NYC f...

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Thoughts At Large: February 2006

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Ruminations of a small-town newspaper columnist. Monday, February 06, 2006. MORTON DOWNEY, Jr. He was a career celebrity - raised by parents who were professional entertainers. After a princely education, he moved into radio, songwriting, and business. Mort was not one to hide in the shadows. Downey began to slide as his antics became more extreme. He reached a theoretical limit -the inability to top himself. First, he appeared on-location next to a homeless man living in an oversized, cardboard ...Soon ...