July 26, 2026 NV #208

“I am tomorrow, or some future day, what I establish today. I am today what I established yesterday or some previous day.’ - James Joyce

Vermilion's The Rev. James Bidle

“Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.” -FDR

DESKTALK: Good Saturday morning all. It’s been a busy week (for me). It may have to do with it being summer more than anything else. Visitors to the history museum have been steady. We’ve had folks from all over – even some from Vermilion.

This video of Rev. Bidle “Ain’t good”. But I’m glad I was able to record it. I made it around two decades ago at Vermilion’s UCC Congregational church. It was likely on the building’s 50th anniversary. Construction was completed in 1957.

I recorded the piece from the balcony at the back of the sanctuary; and I was actually surprised that it was as good as it is. 

I couldn’t do much with the focus – but I’ve been able to tone down much of the extraneous background noise.

If you give it a good listen you might even find it entertaining.

I did.

TARZEN'S SOUL BROTHER - LARRY

“A nation that destroys it's soils destroys itself. Forests are the lungs of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people.” - FDR

SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY: Everybody knew him; “Jungle Larry”. Here was a guy who was focused all his life.

It was always a thrill when he visited South Street School when I was young. 

Nobody ever got bored of him interacting with snakes, etc. And never ever forget him putting an alligator to sleep on stage.

YIKES!

STATE STREET SCHOOL

“Ninety-nine percent of the failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses.” - George Washington Carver

This is A VERY SPECIAL NOTE

NEW: I’ve added a “special section” to the “Past 20 Years” part of the page. You will find there nearly (but not all) every video and audio production I’ve published over the last few years. They’re not arranged as nicely as I want them to be. But SOME are there – and I’ll add to them as time passes.

A VERY OLYMPIC. CLUB

“And the first rude sketch that the world had seen was joy to his mighty heart, till the Devil whispered behind the leaves "It's pretty, but is it Art?” - Rudyard Kipling

CHRISTMAS IN JULY

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VERMILION HISTORY THEATRE:  Due to all the distractions surrounding me lately I neglected to keep the link to the History Audio/ Video Theatre. So – click on the name above and visit.