Steve Arney
- Location
- Bloomington, Illinois, USA
- Birthday
- October 01
- Company
- none
- Bio
- Steve Arney is a 46-year-old middle-school education student at Illinois State University. He began his college education in 1981. In fairness, note there was a 19-year gap in which, after obtaining a communication degree, he wrote for newspapers in Central Illinois and St. Louis metro-east. He may be reached at steve.arney@yahoo.com
MY RECENT POSTS
- The last First Tuesday
November 02, 2009 06:32PM - In life, I'm `all in'
August 11, 2009 11:42AM - Becoming: A reinvention of
self
March 31, 2009 01:10AM - Hobby of a lifetime
March 27, 2009 01:17AM - The unforgettable Roland
Burris
February 27, 2009 01:35AM
MY RECENT COMMENTS
- “I think the piece speaks
to U.S. consumerism, our
treatment
of the world as if
it…”
September 21, 2011 11:47AM - “Not only can you good
people buy one of these
Art-FlyTraps
but, through a
very li…”
July 15, 2010 09:48AM - “I can't stand reality
TV. a parody of it could
be
brilliant”
February 26, 2010 08:22AM - “Thank you for these
images, Gary. I hope you join
me this
Christmas in
rememberin…”
December 24, 2009 03:48PM - “unfortunately, no. They
stopped doing duck and cover,
leaving
me very
vulnerable…”
November 03, 2009 01:03AM
Steve Arney's Links
The last First Tuesday
By Steve Arney
A nuclear attack could occur at precisely 10 a.m. on the first Tuesday of the month. Our alert officials would not be able to warn us, because the alarm would already be going off during the routine… Read full post »
In life, I'm `all in'
OS Health Correspondent
I first learned about the Contour abs-sculpting device while waiting for the 2:05 a.m. airing of Poker After Dark. (Note: I am not a paid endorser of any product or show.)
I…
Becoming: A reinvention of self
Hobby of a lifetime
I visited my doctor last week to talk to him about my smoking. After our heart to heart, I decided to switch to Lucky Strike. The toasted taste really enhances the pleasure I get from my hobby. It's less irritating than the non-toasted tobaccos.
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… I met Roland Burris one day back in the 1990s. I did a story on some grant he was doling out to a service agency in downtown Bloomington, Ill.
It was a forgettable event -- so much so that I can't approximate the year, don't remember the agency, don't remember… Read full post »
Becoming: A post-layoff reinvention of self
By Steve Arney
I am trying to be inconspicuous as I glance toward a young lady in my English class.
She is tiny and cute and beautiful.… Read full post »
When free isn't a bargain
I've taken to riding the city bus since returning to Illinois State University, in January.
My first day on the Green A, as I stepped aboard, I asked: "Is there a student discount?"
"No," said the driver.
"It's a buck, right?"
"Yes."
So, I've continued this commute on most school days,… Read full post »
By Elmer R. Jones
Doctor of Videology (Equivalent)
At lunch recently, my good friend Dr. (equivalent) Forrest Blather
stared at my eyes.
Puffy lids. Bloodshot eyeballs. A distant, vacant look.
Dr. Blather, who could professionally diagnose ailments if he had a
medica/
By Steve Arney
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The first time my landlord, Jim, needed
into the apartment I made this promise: “I’ll make sure
all the drugs are hidden.”
He replied, “Sure. And I’ll send over Robert with the
dogs.”
Robert was his son-in-law the police… Read full post »
Nap injuries and other renter issues
Desktop artist rendering of injurious nap
position.
By Steve Arney
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – While at a friend’s house the other
day, I was reminded of the time a few years ago when I almost
bought a home -- reminded because I nearly bought the house across
the street… Read full post »
A political consultant told me I needed to part with a long-time supporter. I agreed.
“Throw him under the bus,” he said. It seemed extreme, but I followed the advice. Police are calling it an accident.
Then my opponent accused me of “being in bed with lobbyists,”…
Steve Arney's Favorites
CZPhoenix
Phil Johnson
Evan4sh
David Sirota
Mary Elizabeth Williams
King KaufmanUpdates
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Fringe 4.11: Alternate Astrid
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The Supreme War Crime
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The "Ancients" Were Smarter Than You Think
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Why No One With A Heart Should Vote for Mitt Romney
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The bitter & the sweet: what love tastes like, then and now
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Silver from Blue and Grey
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Who cares who Cranky McCain endorses
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My Favorite Photos of 2011
Salon.com