Tag Archives: Van by the River

Dorothy

Posted on August 28, 2016 by vanbytheriver

It is my real name. The name I never use on my blog. For most of my life, I was certain that I was named for Dorothy of the Wizard of Oz, the classic that now celebrates its 77th year. … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Books, Childhood, Entertainment, Family, Humor, Inspiration, Writing | Tagged Agnes, Dorothy Gale, Identity, The Wizard of Oz, Van by the River | 123 Comments

SNL Breaking Up

Posted on September 20, 2015 by vanbytheriver

There is something extraordinary that happens when you witness comic performers lose control and break up during their own rehearsed sketches. It is infectious. Saturday Night Live was so much a part of my culture, I chose one of its … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Humor, Inspiration | Tagged Breaking Character, Laughter, Matt Foley, Saturday Night Live, Van by the River | 45 Comments

A WordPress Summit

Posted on July 29, 2015 by vanbytheriver

It was a day full of “S” words when Nutsrok met up with Van by the River. Summer. Sunshine. Smiles. Suburbs. SEPTA Stations. Strangers on a train. S.O.S. (That’s creamed chipped beef, but we all know its other name) Smoked … Continue reading →