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We All Quote The Bard Of Avon

by Curt Kovener William Shakespeare devised new words and phrases that still appear in our everyday life. Famous quotes from his plays are easily recognizable; “To be or not to be,” “Wherefore art thou, Romeo,” and “et tu, Brute?”. But an...

Recalling Another Wild Wood Weed

by Curt Kovener With bridge repair, roadwork, chip & seal all going on simultaneously in different locations, you are probably like me, driving on country roads you haven’t been on for a while as you circumnavigate the asphalt progress du jour. In my meanderings...

It’s AAADD & It’s Coming For You!

by Curt Kovener (This is an encore column from the Curt Comments archives.) It’s called Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder. And here is how it affects you. I recently decided to water the outdoor potted flowers. As I unreeled the hose, I look over at my mini SUV...

Would Congress Pay That Price Today?

by Curt Kovener Our nation’s 242nd birthday is tomorrow: the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Other than a day off how many of you know the reason we celebrate the day of our independence. It wasn’t as simple as 56 congressmen signing a...

No Long Term Winning With Nature & Gravity

by Curt Kovener In 1983 John Mellencamp charted ‘Authority Song’ that had the hook chorus “I fought authority, authority always wins.” Earlier in 1965 you Baby Boomers will remember The Bobby Fuller Four recording a similar themed ‘I fought the law and the law won.”...

No-Fault Automatic Tolls Can Ring Your Bell

by Curt Kovener New toll rates for three bridges connecting Louisville and Southern Indiana will increase 2.5% on July 1. If you routinely travel to the Bluegrass state for business or pleasure, it will cost you a smidgen more. The new rate for a passenger vehicle...