June 1998
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the biswick files
by Sherman T. Biswick

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Dear Biswick,
What is a good nickname for my grandson? -- Karen

Finally, a question that clears the cobwebs from my brain and comes to rest somewhere very close to my ailing heart. I come from a long line of Juniors. Although, Sherman T. Biswick is my full and legally binding name, many of my kin call me Junior as they did my father, my father's father, and for no apparent reason our long since departed Blue Tick coon dog, The Reverend. We called him The Reverend because that was his name. However, there became much confusion with The Reverend Willard Abdon whom I never called The Reverend. I called him Steve.

At any rate, The Reverend was a fine hunting dog. I paid $37 dollars for him in 1968, which at the time was a considerable amount even for a dog. Being a budding entrepreneur, I made the money back within a month with all the coon hides I sold. Fess Parker was playing Daniel Boone on the TV and coon skin caps were the fashion among the young people. Even I was known to sport a fur hat. Now, Fess Parker. There was an actor. No one in a western type comedy/drama could match his thespian skills. Otherwise why would Walt Disney have chosen him over James Arness to play the title role in the Davy Crockett movie series? I missed that Fess Parker until I heard recently that he owned a winery out in California. Though I'm not much of a wine drinker, I took the bus down to the fancy wine store to see what it was all about. The fellow at the check out line said he'd never heard of Fess Parker. So, I went home disappointed.

Who is the person you most admire?
- Jerry

Although I'm not of the Italian disposition, my first thought was Dean Martin. He could sing, act and liked a smart cocktail to boot. Although I am sure he was quite unruly on occasion, he was just looking to have a good time. I like to have fun, too though I seem to have less of it now versus then. Don't get me wrong, I love the Bingo. It just seems that the Jeopardy questions have been getting harder and the senior discount doesn't buy as much as it used to.

What is your motto?
- Evelyn

Dear Evelyn,
When I was 12 years old I first heard the phrase "Don't take any wooden nickels." It has served me well ever since. I can proudly say that at 74 years of age I have never taken any wooden nickels nor do I ever have plans to take wooden nickels.

Sincerely,

Sherman T. Biswick

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