Issue 35, August 30, 2015

Let’s eavesdrop on your Southside Business Men’s Club President and Chairman as the power team prepares for an SBMC event: Tim, “Does this look ok?” Annie, “Hmm…you need to change your shirt.” Tim, “You bought me this shirt.” Annie, “Yeah, seven years ago!” T , “It’s an IZOD; what’s wrong with the shirt?” A, “It’s […]


Issue 34, August 23, 2015

This past Sunday, Southside Business Men’s Club arguably lost its greatest asset.  Anthony J. Pionessa, completed his life’s journey to be with his lord and savior.   Born in 1921, A.J. grew up the oldest of 10 children, from parents who immigrated to America.  As a young Marine, he fought in the South Pacific in […]


Issue 33, August 16, 2015

1969 was a favorite year of mine.  Now, I was way too young to enjoy/experience most of it, but having lived on a college campus at the time, I did get to see some of what was going on during those turbulent days (albeit from my tricycle).   In 2015, I see very little exciting […]


Issue 32, August 9, 2015

While growing up in Kentucky, my family spent many Christmas breaks travelling down the brand-new I-75 and the Florida’s Turnpike to Broward County to visit my grandparents.  I remember seeing signs for Jacksonville, but I never could get dad to make that detour. True Story: Since the age of 10 years old, I’ve always wanted […]