I’ve been getting stupid emails lately offering me jobs. They are addressed to Oscar. They never heard of Oreste, I guess. In fact, a lot of people lately, when they hear my name, say, wow, I never heard that one ... .
Newspapers have a pesky problem. deadlines. That means that what I write here to make my deadline means you will probably know more when you read this than I do now. Ahh, it’s always been that way ... .
Orestes, the son of Clytemnestra, being Pursued by the Furies, by William Adolphe Bouguereau1862... incidents of vengeance that ultimately culminate in her own death at the hands of her son Orestes.
Let me tell you a secret. I like to read. And I’ve been doing it ever since I could figure out the words on the cereal box at breakfast. I read what I want, when I want, where I want ... .
How about those Patriots! Although I don’t go to the games anymore, I’m a die-hard fan. But I’m not bragging about their 1-1 record (it’s early), but I’m impressed with their schedule ... .