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Question: Who is Alex Trebek?

Answer: This Canadian born U.S. citizen became the longest running game show host in American TV That’s how the clues and responses would be formulated for the game of Jeopardy!, the popular quiz show. I had the fortune of working … Continue reading

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Gifts From My Father

The other day I did some research for a friend about a Mesopotamian goddess, tracking down some details. Mythology has been an interest of mine since childhood. I read voraciously anything new to me. I tried to find everything and … Continue reading

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An Evening at the Magic Castle

One of the most enticing landmarks in Hollywood is the Magic Castle. In the neighborhood of the famous Chinese Theatre, the Magic Castle sits on the hillside smiling over the area (though not so high on the hill as the … Continue reading Continue reading

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Getting To Mythcon

Because this has been a very tough year for me all around, I fully expected that I would not be attending Mythcon, in spite of the fact that it was relatively near, in Berkeley. I just couldn’t afford it, not … Continue reading

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Bright shiny new Website Update

Yeah, boring stuff, sort of. Actually, not so much.  First off, I found a new background for my “Villanelle” poem that I’m really happy with.  My friend Caroline Cicero, who lives out in Malibu, caught a beautiful sunrise coming up … Continue reading

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Out of Jeopardy!

It’s a joke I’ve made for years, wanting to move on from my job at Jeopardy! in order to focus more on my own projects.  Well, it’s finally come to pass.  Basically, my specific position was eliminated for budgetary reasons.  … Continue reading

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Jeopardy! Wrap Party 2008

The season wrap party for Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune was held this year on the grounds of the Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills.  The two shows frequently have their Christmas & wrap parties together, as they share the same … Continue reading

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