Jackass, sure ‘nuf. A little levity is a good thing in times like these. One thing, though … If you were truly paying attention, yes, Prof. Alex Taylor does this quite often. Storyteller’s McGuffin? Originally published May 17, 1988 in the Gainesville Times.
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The Mafia—Not Forgettinaboutit II
Mafia Part 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, unlikely, and fortuitous embryogenesis. It was followed by a plucky and eccentric career at the infancy of modern law enforcement. Although parts of Joe’s Mafia-busting undertakings have been featured long…… Continue reading The Mafia—Not Forgettinaboutit II
Not Forgettinaboutit—The Mafia
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—The Mafia