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Charlie’s Voice – Liars Got To Lie

May 24, 2022 by Charles Melton

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By Charlie Melton

Politics suck. I learned that as a child. I was supposed to learn to accept it, among other things, as I matured. I guess I never matured.

So, I got a guy named Bailey. This guy has been to my house a few times. He’s a good guy, in my estimation.

Anyway, several years ago this Bailey guy was running for something or other. A friend asked to put his sign in my yard and I said yes. You don’t have to mow around signs, which equals less work for me. I like them. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Charlies Voice Tagged With: elections, Illinois politics

Charlie’s Voice – Southern Hostility

March 30, 2022 by Kathy Sands

Charlie Melton

By Charlie Melton

Southern hospitality? The term dates back to 1835 and a guy named Abbot. He stated that southern inns weren’t necessary because every house welcomed strangers. It was just such a thing, even before the South invited us down for grits and Civil War.

I’ve learned that the term “hospitality” has been misspelled for centuries. The real spelling is “hostility”. It’s no big deal though, people do that all of the time. Really, they do. Maybe if we all write it 10 times, we’ll get it right. It’s spelled southern H-O-S-T-I-L-I-T-Y. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Charlies Voice Tagged With: casinos

Charlie’s Voice – Honesty Died

March 12, 2022 by Charles Melton

Charlie Melton

Gene died January 31st and I’m as mad as I can be. You should be mad, too.

Gene was born in 1952. He’s like most of us. He lived as if he’d never die. He didn’t take care of himself. He smoked since his early teens. He ate too much of the wrong things, especially greasy fried pork. He could drink as much Mountain Dew as he could afford, which at times had been a lot. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Charlies Voice Tagged With: COVID-19, Illinois

Charlie’s Voice – What Defines Him?

January 24, 2022 by Charles Melton

Charlie Melton

By Charlie Melton

Suspended from a black cord, it hung from his neck. Like a talisman from the days of magic, it was always there. Maybe it warded off evil spirits. Maybe it summoned good luck. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Charlies Voice

Charlie’s Voice – Strawberry Rhubarb Heaven

December 15, 2021 by Charles Melton

By Charlie Melton

For this installment, I bring you Strawberry-Rhubarb! It’s a family favorite that dates back generations. This delicious, and beautiful, pie was shipped to me from Amanda Melton (Yes, she is family) of Dillinger+Dame Designer Desserts. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Charlies Voice Tagged With: pie

Charlie’s Voice – Hard Candy Humbug

November 30, 2021 by Charles Melton

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By Charlie Melton

Lame-stream media reports that this will be a tough Christmas. I don’t know about you, but I trust them and believe everything they say. I trust them just like I trust the car salesman that said he gave me the best deal on the planet. I trust them just like I trust Congress and those other virtuous people that are watching out for me and my money. Really, they are. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Charlies Voice Tagged With: Christmas, gift giving

Charlie’s Voice – Thanks From a Pseudo-Veteran

November 8, 2021 by Charles Melton

By Charlie Melton

Charlie Melton

Today in church, the preacher had me stand up. If he was going to use me as a bad example, it would be well deserved. If he was going to make fun of my height (or lack of it), I had plenty of G-rated responses that are probably okay at church. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Charlies Voice Tagged With: veterans, Vietam

Pie Of The Month – Katie’s Pecan Pie

October 14, 2021 by Charles Melton

By Charlie Melton

The call went out for a classic Thanksgiving pie, and Katie Shepard answered the call in style.

Katie is a young baker with classic skills. Her homemade pastry is flaky and tender, and reminds me of the pie crust my Grandma used to make. Her pies are legendary, and she pays attention to the basics with excellent results. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Charlies Voice Tagged With: pecan pie

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