A little levity is a good thing in times like these. One thing, though… If you were truly paying attention, yes, he does this quite often. Storyteller’s McGuffin? Originally published May 17, 1988 in the Gainesville Times.
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Not Forgettinaboutit II
Perhaps the best trailing nugget from this week’s column is Joseph Petrosino. Here, we have an Oscar-worthy narrative replete with a tragic to unlikely and fortuitous embryosis, followed by a plucky and eccentric career at the infancy of modern law enforcement. Although parts of Joe’s undertakings have been featured long ago in typical Hollywood fashion,…… Continue reading Not Forgettinaboutit II
Not Forgettinaboutit
My father’s memory of his days scrapping with elements of Tampa’s mafia remain a frequent topic at family dinner conversations and other moments when something or someone suddenly prompts him. Lately, this occurs when either one of “those people” from that era, or perhaps a colleague from the police department, is featured in the Tampa…… Continue reading Not Forgettinaboutit