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Talk Radio at the Drug Store |
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Written by Bob
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As the drug store clerk handed over the prescription along with the bill, the well into his retirement aged man gasped and exclaimed: “This is because of Obama’s health care plan. He is ruining the country. The man is a communist and a socialist.” A roar went up with at least three or four others echoing their agreement. A loan voice from the back of the store cried, “that’s’ silly.” I could not help myself.
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Fourth of July Keynote Speech |
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Written by Bob
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Speech by Bob Marrone, delivered at St. Paul's Church on the Fourth of July, 2009.
Mayor Young, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Banning. I am honored to be here on this special day, at this historic place, among such dignified and diverse people. Indeed, I am honored to be giving the keynote address on the birthday of |
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Show Prep: Being Agnostic |
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Written by Bob
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Published in the Yonkers Tribune on Nov. 29, 2007.
Albert Einstein once said, “I believe in Spinoza’s God, who reveals himself in the harmony of all that exists.” Soothing words for an Agnostic like me. Every single day of my life I wrestle with this largest of all questions, and it works its way into every endeavor, large or small. Often, on the radio, it works its way publicly into my opinions, fears, loves and hopes. |
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Show Prep: The Jelly Man of South Brooklyn |
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Written by Bob
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Published in the Yonkers Tribune on Jan. 24, 2008.
The working class neighborhood that was 1961 South Brooklyn has been re-named Greenwood in recognition of its emerging gentrification and its proximity to Greenwood cemetery, known the world over for its size and the fame of some its eternal residents. |
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Show Prep |
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Written by Bob
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Published in the Yonkers Tribune on Nov. 22, 2007.
“Good morning everyone, you’re listening to fourteen sixty WVOX”…. Whoops, wrong medium. Anyway, that’s how I start my day as the host of Good Morning Westchester on Whitney Radio’s flagship station 1460, WVOX, Monday through Friday, six to nine in the morning. And now that I have my shameless plug out of the way, I will introduce this column and myself somewhat less theatrically. |
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