Author Archives: odeboyz

Young Girl ~ Gary Puckett and Union Gap (1968)

Posted on April 1, 2026 by odeboyz

Young girl, get out of my mindMy love for you is way out of lineBetter run, girlYou’re much too young, girl [Verse 1]With all the charms of a womanYou’ve kept the secret of your youthYou led me to believe you’re … Continue reading →

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Over-achieving guide dogs

Posted on April 1, 2026 by odeboyz
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War Studies: Trump’s War of Choice, Iran 2026

Posted on April 1, 2026 by odeboyz

“I’m going to make you an offer that you can’t refuse” The Godfather 1972 Don Corleone knew exactly what he wanted and how to get it. Trump is a nincompoop who barges into situations with the subtly of a train … Continue reading →

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Shared Responsibilities

Posted on March 28, 2026 by odeboyz

Teacher (on phone): John doesn’t listen in class, and I’d like you to speak to him about it .Jim: He doesn’t listen to me at home, but I don’t phone you about it

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“I was obeying orders!”

Posted on March 25, 2026 by odeboyz
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War Studies: Iran-Israel-USA 28th February 2026

Posted on March 25, 2026 by odeboyz

Terrorists and politicians love pre-emptive attacks. They are spectacular hits on an enemy’s leadership. Despite 400 years of failure the passion hasn’t cooled. In January 2026 the USA kidnapped Venezuela’s president. Maduro’s party remains in power. The USA had a … Continue reading →

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Jim smiled at Sarah

Posted on March 21, 2026 by odeboyz

Jim was travelling on a train and smiled at a Sarah. She smiled back. They started chatting and Sarah said, “Every time you smile at me I want to invite you to my place.” Jim was very, very pleased because … Continue reading →

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Holier than thou! Foodie superiority

Posted on March 18, 2026 by odeboyz
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Book Review: Andrew Cartmel ~ The Vinyl Detective: written in dead wax (2016)

Posted on March 18, 2026 by odeboyz

Two things need to be noted up front. (1) I’m a very longstanding jazz fan and (2) I adore quirky novels, which destroy customary formula. There isn’t a maverick Detective Inspector anywhere in this novel. In fact, there are no … Continue reading →

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Black Lives Matter: Muhammad Ali refuses to go to war, March 1967

Posted on March 14, 2026 by odeboyz

“Why should they ask me to put on a uniform and go ten thousand miles from home and drop bombs and bullets on brown people in Vietnam while so-called Negro people in Louisville are treated like dogs and denied simple … Continue reading →

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