In my reckless youth I committed random acts of journalism. There were stints in television, radio, and newspapers in Michigan, Colorado, and Missouri.
And while I've started writing a column for a local newspaper, I've never been a reporter in Arkansas.
It's a pity.
What an easy life -- somewhat like being a fisherman where the fish jump into the boat. In Arkansas, the news stories write themselves.
Like this one: seems a local small town mayor and a woman were fooling around with a BB gun. She shot him in the leg. In response, hizzoner da mare shot her in the abdomen.
She was treated and released at a nearby hospital. And did not file charges.
Only in Arkansas (for another jewel, see the last story I posted).
Perhaps the state should adopt a new motto, crediting Dave Barry, of course: "Arkansas. Where we don't make this stuff up."
I love this place.
Where the fish just jump into the boat...
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