Memories with Red

For those of us who live in Northern New England and are old enough to have an idea what a "Work Ethic" really is and remember the proper uses for a good roll of Duct Tape was "The Red Green Show." where Steven Smith plays a character, "Red Green"  while entertaining us with his Almost eerie rendition of the Northern New England middle aged man.  The Master of Duct Tape stating a phrase that has been misused for years in regards to the Black Bear, " Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati, "When all else fails, Play Dead."  Which brings us to the proper many uses for Duct tape.  There was one use on the show that actually works.  The repair of a flat tire.  Genius, pure.  

Ole Red and is nephew Harold complete with a plethora of strange friends so closely resemble the Men of Northern New Hampshire that the universe eventually has some almost intelligence guided force behind the quasi Latin phrase.  Should we play dead when confronted with a black bear?  NO, but make sure you have Duct Tape in your back Pack.  

For those of us that are married and know that look we tend to generate from our wives and the wrath that can follow I share the Man's Prayer, "I'm a Man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess."  Amen.  

So now I go the Google and search out episodes of "The Red Green Show."  to nostalgically remember what it means to be the American Male."  After 14 years on PBS (1991 - 2006)  there are lots of shows to relive...

Peace and Balance,

John