2021s

Ol’ Rip went up into the Kaatskills, had a drink with some ghosts, and fell asleep for twenty years. When he finally woke up and came down from what was now the Catskill Mountains, a lot had changed. Among other things, King George was gone, replaced by someone named Washington.

My story is a little different. I’m not a first-time caller. But it’s been a while, and I haven’t been listening. As far as knowing what I’m doing publishing on the interwebs, imagine Rip Van Winkle, tripping over newfangled shoelaces and missing his wooden shoes. That’s me.

“First time caller, long time listener.” I first heard that in the late ’80s or early ’90s on WFAN-NY, the original 24-hour sports radio network. It’s sorta like saying “I know how this works, but I might screw it up anyway.” A pre-emptive apology for knowledge but no experience.