'Death' tagged posts

A Sting Operation

LightGramsOctober 27, 2022Volume 26, Number 33 With the Associated Press story of Rorie Woods being arrested is a photo of her wearing an unusual hat, one that covered her entire head and face. It’s the garb typically worn by beekeepers who want to protect themselves while they tend to their hives. Woods put this on…

Temporarily Rest In Peace

LightGrams September 27, 2018 Volume 22, Number 35 Crazy things happen when Halloween season rolls around. I’ve never been much interested in the holiday, and I do think many people go way too far. One event being promoted by Six Flags St. Louis is an example. Six contestants will be chosen from entries received; the…

The Report Of My Death …

LightGrams February 2, 2017 Volume 21, Number 5 “The report of my death was an exaggeration,” is a line written by Samuel Clemens (AKA Mark Twain) in May of 1897. Clemens was traveling abroad, and reports had been published of his “grave illness”, eventually leading to his reported death.  A reporter had written to inquire…