The Casual Observer | wprnPublicRadio.com ‘Happy As a Clam’ Written by Rob Demarco – Read by Adam Scull  ‘Happy as a clam in high water’, or so the saying goes. The average person does not think about clams unless they are at a restaurant that serves them in various ways. So, it is safe…
Remembering Jean Shepard
Essay – Remembering Jean Shepard | wprnPublicRadio.com Written and read by Adam Scull  Jean Shepard, a renowned American storyteller, captivated audiences for decades with his unique blend of humor, wit, and nostalgia. His radio career, particularly on New York’s WOR, spanned from the 1950s to the 1970s, showcasing his talent for improvisation and…
70 Years Of Corvettes
70 Years Of Corvettes | wprnPublicRadio.com Written and Read by Adam Scull  It’s been 70 years since the Corvette was introduced. The Corvette is an iconic American sports car that has evolved over the years, capturing the hearts of car enthusiasts worldwide. Let’s take a journey through the different generations of the Corvette,…
Old Sayings – In Songs. (Vol.2)
The Casual Observer | wprnPublicRadio.com Old Sayings – In Songs. (Vol.2) Written by Rob Demarco – Read by Adam Scull  Old Sayings….In Songs. (Vol.2) We hear and read ‘Old Sayings’ all the time. It occurred to me that many have been put into song, some verbatim and some just referred to. Here…
What Major Events Happened 60 years ago?
What major events happened 60 years ago? John Kennedy Elected President. U-2 Spy Plane Shot Down Over Russia. … Berlin Wall Erected. … James Meredith Registers at University of Mississippi. … Kennedy Assassinated – Lyndon Johnson President. … Civil Rights Act. … First Spacewalks. … China’s Cultural Revolution. … Thurgood Marshall First African-American U.S. Supreme…
Old Sayings – In Songs. (Vol.1)
The Casual Observer | wprnPublicRadio.com Old Sayings – In Songs. (Vol.1) Written by Rob Demarco – Read by Adam Scull  Old Sayings – In Songs. (Vol.1) We hear and read ‘Old Sayings’ all the time. It occurred to me that many have been put into song, some verbatim and some just referred to. Here…
An Exclusive Interview with Mr. Ed, The Talking Horse
 An Exclusive Interview with MR. ED, The Talking Horse. During the early 1960s a very popular TV sitcom was, “Mr. EDâ€Â which was a talking horse. However, he only talked to his owner, Wilbur. It took a while for Wilbur to stop telling people Ed could talk because they thought he was crazy.  Many times Wilbur…
Two-Headed Baby Bites Dog – Twice
 Got your attention? It has been the mantra of the news media since day one that if a dog bites a man, it’s not news. But if a man bites a dog, well, That’s News!    In the great days of newspapers, there was a true effort to get it right. Be accurate to maintain the…
The Casual Observer
Rob DeMarco was a content editor and senior photo editor for several national publishing companies including NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, US NEWS & WORLD REPORT, TIME INC, the NEW YORK POST, and various entertainment magazines. He began writing his newspaper column, The Casual Observer in 2018 for the HENRY COUNTY TIMES in Georgia and is now with…
The Casual Observer
The CASUAL OBSERVER is a weekly column in which its writer, Rob DeMarco, takes a lighthearted look at the world and many of its issues and topics of discussion. The approach is light-hearted and amusing but right to the point. The column is very popular with the readership and is the recipient of many comments…