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Bad News

Just found out our court jester Bosco has a large, fast-growing osteosarcoma, which engulfed three ribs and is probably…
Posted by Steve Pollock on Monday, November 6, 2017

Fiery Marble

“I always knew I loved Maureen O'hara. Now I know why, thanks to this clipping from 1945.”

To the Editor (2017)

In which we in the future answer “Letters to the Editor” of the Chicago Tribune written during the past that was called World War Two. “Globaloney Stamps. “Chicago, June 1. — Today I received the shock of my life when I...

To the Editor

In which we in the future answer “Letters to the Editor” of the Chicago Tribune written during the past that was called World War Two. “Globaloney Stamps. “Chicago, June 1. — Today I...

New Swirly Lights

Bought new LED swirly lights for the front of the house. They have a remote that can change the colors to…
Posted by Steve Pollock on Sunday, October 23, 2016

Hello Autumn!

Hello Autumn. Nice to see you finally show up. But could we have something between 90 degrees yesterday and 67 today so I could use the blasted hammock at least once this year? Yeesh. Posted by Steve Pollock...

The Distribution of the Fries

The distribution of the leftover fries. The Hounds have Unca Frankie surrounded. (Clockwise from top: Fergus, Goose,…
Posted by Steve Pollock on Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Make with the Fries, Churl!

"Churl! You better make with the fries or I'm gonna wreck this kitchen!" His Majesty #IAmTheRoux demands the remains of tonight's DQ visit.
Posted by Steve Pollock on Tuesday, October 4, 2016

His Majesty's Crush

We have de'tente! His Majesty is deigning to take a nap next to Princess Tessa, who is at the Manse for a weekend visit….
Posted by Steve Pollock on Saturday, September 24, 2016

Miss Tessa Visits Hound House

"My mommy went to the Smokies but I have to stay here in the Horror Hound House for THREE WHOLE DAYS!! While she rides…
Posted by Steve Pollock on Friday, September 23, 2016

"You're taking me WHERE??!"

"You're taking me WHERE??! To the horror house with all the noisy smelly hounds?! Nooooooo!" The eyes speak volumes as…
Posted by Steve Pollock on Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Gotcha Day for The Roux

Yesterday was a bit much, but His Majesty #IAmTheRoux did get extra hugs and Frosty Paws for dessert on his Gotcha Day…
Posted by Steve Pollock on Thursday, September 8, 2016

I'm So Pretty

"I'm still pretty. Let that vet come in and witness my prettiness." (Queen of Our Hearts Sascha, dirty ears, long…
Posted by Steve Pollock on Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Braniff 250 Book Housecleaning

Just some housekeeping: For those of you I met in Falls City, I'm posting this link in case I've missed anyone's email…
Posted by Steve Pollock on Sunday, August 28, 2016

Staples Removed from The Roux

His Majesty wishes it be known that the Royal Surgeon has removed the staples from his recent ear injury and all is …
Posted by Steve Pollock on Thursday, August 25, 2016

Books Arrived

The wonderful folks at McFarland did a special rush printing for me and as soon as I get them signed and addressed, they…
Posted by Steve Pollock on Friday, August 19, 2016

His Majesty's Ear Mishap

Official from Saddlebrooke House, Newsflash: His Majesty #IAmTheRoux wishes it known He has survived a coup d'etat…
Posted by Steve Pollock on Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Books Arriving Soon

Just a note to any of your wonderful Falls City people who were so gracious to order the book, it's being processed by…
Posted by Steve Pollock on Monday, August 15, 2016

Back to Churl Status

Home again! Glad to be here. It was a wonderful weekend. His Majesty #IAmTheRoux immediately assigned me back to General…
Posted by Steve Pollock on Monday, August 8, 2016

Home Again

Great to be back home in the Volunteer State.
Posted by Steve Pollock on Monday, August 8, 2016

Almost Home

I knew I was close to home when I encountered a truck carrying Brad Paisley's "Life Amplified" Tour headed for Music City.
Posted by Steve Pollock on Monday, August 8, 2016

Tennessee River Bridge

Bridge over the Tennessee River, at Paducah/Grand Rivers/Land Between the Lakes. Not far from where the Tennessee and Cumberland rivers meet the Ohio.
Posted by Steve Pollock on Monday, August 8, 2016

Tennessee River Rolling On

The Tennessee River flowing out of Kentucky Lake and dam rolling on to its meeting place with the Ohio. That water will be in New Orleans inside of 90 days.
Posted by Steve Pollock on Monday, August 8, 2016

Four Rivers HD

Not a great pic, but in Paducah, KY, there's a Harley Davidson dealership shaped like a riverboat. Who knew?
fourrivershd.com
Posted by Steve Pollock on Monday, August 8, 2016

Arch from MLK Bridge

The Arch from the Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge on the way out of Missouri.
Posted by Steve Pollock on Monday, August 8, 2016

Bye Bye Arch

8 am:Homeward bound! Bye bye Arch!
Posted by Steve Pollock on Monday, August 8, 2016

Thinking Big

Lying on the bed looking out. Thinking Nashville needs one of them things. Maybe a 700-foot gee-tar? Or an obelisk made of records and people's broken dreams?
Posted by Steve Pollock on Sunday, August 7, 2016

Casino Queen

I almost stayed at Casino Queen across the river since there were good reviews. Until I found out a room was more…
Posted by Steve Pollock on Sunday, August 7, 2016

La Plume

The purplish plume over in Illinois is a giant water fountain near the Casino Queen.
Posted by Steve Pollock on Sunday, August 7, 2016

Left Behind

In some hotel around here, some kid is crying (him/her)self to sleep.
Posted by Steve Pollock on Sunday, August 7, 2016

Shimmering Arch

The Arch is shimmering in the last light of the sun.
Posted by Steve Pollock on Sunday, August 7, 2016

Red Kitchen

Dinner has to be close because … drunken Cards fans. So Red Kitchen in the Hyatt lobby it is.
Posted by Steve Pollock on Sunday, August 7, 2016

Aw Shucks

<Aw shucks, blow my own horn time>
I greatly appreciate all the orders for the book. If anyone else wants a copy, let me…
Posted by Steve Pollock on Sunday, August 7, 2016

Mark? Twain!

Are they on a three-hour tour? Will they get shipwrecked in Illinois? Am I feeling all Mark Twain-y and wanting to pilot a riverboat up to Hannibal?
Posted by Steve Pollock on Sunday, August 7, 2016

Bad Timing

The intersection I took thirty minutes to get through? A half-hour later, two cars. Oy.
Posted by Steve Pollock on Sunday, August 7, 2016

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