Does that make sense? : the best of Joe Blundo / Joe Blundo ; with a foreword by Ted Decker.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Blundo, Joe, 1954- author.

Contributor:

Decker, Ted (Theodore), writer of foreword.

Standardized Title:

Newspaper columns. Selections

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

American newspapers--Sections, columns, etc.

American newspapers.

American wit and humor.

Physical Description:

xiv, 223 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Columbus : Trillium, an imprint of The Ohio State University Press, [2019]

Summary:

"An anthology of newspaper columns from Columbus Dispatch writer Joe Blundo"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Hello, Columbus

See Statehouse with less cynicism: Go with children p. 3

Their child is a nut but they're proud p. 5

Ghost tales more kooky than spooky p. 7

The flakes that drive Columbus into a frenzy p. 9

Rap alert: Don't mess with UA playa p. 11

State fair always makes a strong impression p. 13

Meat guys: Can we at least get a butt? p. 15

Rail-splitting personalities turn heads in capital city p. 17

High hopes among fans put OSU on fire watch p. 19

Creatures of the night realize worst fear p. 21

Greatest ape of our zoo just as he imagined p. 23

Ohio State obsession too much for this Ana p. 25

A fair history that's deep-fried in absurdity p. 27

After 'Oval,' OSU has plenty more to trademark p. 29

The Last Jedi, with a touch of Buckeye p. 31

Family Matters

Family life gives him right stuff for high court p. 35

Area dad survives anonymous daughter's first dance p. 37

Father's Day: A proclamation p. 39

When son becomes a man, dad still frets p. 41

Mom's song resonated in key of life p. 43

Poodle puts stamp of approval on park p. 45

Farewell to Mickey, the memorable poodle p. 47

It's time for daughter to fly the nest p. 49

Les was much more than a father-in-law p. 51

Bad break had its good results p. 53

Dancing might not make him a star p. 55

A son's wedding, a dad's blessings p. 57

'Mom' was more than a mother-in-law p. 59

New graduate gets herself noticed p. 61

Turning 60 a chance to deny, deny, deny p. 63

Grandpa celebrating 7 pounds of hope p. 65

On the Scene

He flies through the air with the greatest unease p. 69

Pot roast no match for delicacy of Danville p. 71

He came, he saw, he sculpted an orange fish p. 73

Close shave pampers plebian like a king p. 75

Ride in $2 million Bugatti leaves him bug-eyed p. 77

Volunteers gain different image of Cleveland p. 79

He's getting a big head-with government's OK p. 81

Folk Studies

Prognosis put things in perspective p. 85

Nature artist has a personal paradise p. 87

For couple, wedding bliss extends 75 years p. 91

He's the master of gourdian knots p. 93

Cobbler hangs on as City Center tumbles p. 95

No one storms the Castle without her permission p. 97

When Angel performs, he wings it p. 99

Mike Harden had a way with words p. 101

Shelter supervisor had her own troubles p. 103

Big top beckons king of calliope p. 105

Ride home led to love of lifetime p. 107

Auditor shows ardor for precision p. 109

Handmade guitars strike emotional chord p. 111

John and Annie Glenn continue journey together p. 113

He finds peace in birds, baseballs and breadboxes p. 115

Lifelong teacher educates about her Alzheimer's p. 117

Pigs become camera hogs for tray of cake mix p. 119

Aminah Robinson at 75 p. 121

After 70 years, couple still clicks p. 125

Hotel guests register his name, face, mantra p. 127

Fair chance is all that acts seek p. 129

Robby made Sunday mornings bright p. 131

Dr. Shine adds gleam to airport wingtips p. 133

Arena holds sad memory of the father they loved p. 135

Irish teens team up to puzzle over baseball p. 137

Flag represents price paid by MIA/POW families p. 139

Unscientific Observations

Your brain isn't ready to organize everything p. 143

We ought to beware of auto autonomy p. 145

Media's take on summer: heat, germs and sharks p. 147

Hey, nature: We deserve some justice p. 149

These teams in a league of their own p. 151

iPhone does so much more than you thought p. 153

Nature hasn't been that kind p. 155

Brawny dino in a class by itself p. 157

Italian app leads to strange statements p. 159

Alternatives to roses a bit thorny p. 161

Without nicknames, weather just gray p. 163

When pot is legal here, it will need cool names p. 165

Boomers hold tight to labels of youth p. 167

L.A.: The city into which we all fit p. 169

He can't stash or trash his clutter p. 171

Evolution warns us: Run for your life p. 173

Ohio critters boast talents worthy of TV p. 175

What goes around (sniff), comes around p. 177

Stereotypes explain little about people in the workplace p. 179

The bad romantic advice in Christmas carols p. 181

Smart toilet sounds like a dumb idea p. 183

Had To Say It

Laureates need songs powered by Dylan p. 187

Kids' tales reimagined for the world we know now p. 189

President haunted by job advice in spirited tale p. 191

Tragedy in Orlando distilled in novel way p. 193

Not every Congress can take a long break p. 195

America is changing its tune p. 197

Richard III returns but he's living on Bard time p. 201

Pope walks a mile in Armani dress shoes p. 203

It's time we truly put kids first p. 205

Modest Proposals

How to avoid topical heat on the holiday p. 209

Graduates, it's time to get real p. 211

Let's create websites that reduce connections p. 213

Fiery bolt from above inspires religious theories p. 215

He thinks we need edgy veggies p. 217

Better elections just nine rules away p. 221.

ISBN:

9780814255315

0814255310

OCLC:

1048947455