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Top 10 phrases from the chronic race fans
By Torry Stiles 10. “Take your hat off and stand up. That’s the water truck driver.” 9. “I hope there’re no long yellows. My wife’s in the hospital having a baby, and I still have […]
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Top 10 signs of spring on the Southside 2022
By Torry Stiles 10. The rustle of plastic wrap being pulled off the windows. 9. IU fans praying. 8. We stop complaining about roads and bridges needing fixed and start complaining about roads and bridges […]
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Top 10 new words we need to add to the dictionary – Episode 8
By Torry Stiles 10. Schmuckhole (noun): wheel-destroying pothole in your lane that you didn’t think was that deep. 9. Mamachita (noun): when you discover you’re not her only baby daddy. 8. Praying it forward (verb): Giving […]
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Top 10 items in my State of the Southside address (should I ever be called upon to give it)
By Torry Stiles 10. It is with great regret I report that I have no control over the Lotus Garden menu other than to assure you that the Tiki Bowl will still pack a mean […]
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Top 10 comments from Porkrinds while Torry is on vacation
By Torry Stiles (Dear readers: Torry is in sunny Florida this week and has handed the keyboard over to our old friend, Porkrinds. She’s a sassy lass but not the best typist.) 10. “Cats are good […]
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Top 10 Valentine’s Day mistakes for 2022
By Torry Stiles 10. Fancy lingerie is a nice surprise; just don’t try it on first next time. 9. “Wine and flowers” does not mean Richards Wild Irish Rose. 8. Perhaps that was the wrong […]
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Top 10 reasons I’m hating this weather
By Torry Stiles 10. The little Chihuahua dog across the street only poops on the shoveled sidewalks. 9. I’m at the age where I no longer laugh about slipping on the ice. 8. Instead of […]
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Top 10 signs you are done stressing over COVID
By Torry Stiles 10. It’s family night and you’re off to the buffet. 9. It’s been weeks since a cough made you leave the room in panic. 8. Being down to the last pack of toilet paper […]
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Top 10 cliches as we prepare for another snowstorm
By Torry Stiles 10. We complain about the people who can’t drive all while denying they are us. 9. Some families will devolve to fisticuffs arguing if spaghetti belongs in chili. 8. We leave our […]
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Top 10 things the emergency room nurses would like to say to you but probably can’t
By Torry Stiles 10. “A pizza party? How sweet. As soon as I get through these seven patients, I’ll be sure to pop down and have a slice.” 9. “I am the nurse. I decide where […]