Bill Ervolino

1 week ago | northjersey.com | Bill Ervolino

3-minute readIn the Victorian Era, “canes were an essential part of gentleman’s attire.”At least that’s what it says on walkingcanes.com, a website designed to tell you everything you need to know about … yes, walking canes. I found them kind of fascinating when I was a kid. My father’s stepfather, Enrico, had a few hand-carved walking sticks. So did one of my favorite TV characters from the 1960s.

2 weeks ago | northjersey.com | Bill Ervolino

I’ve become obsessed lately with Maria Branyas Morera, who, until recently, was even older than I am. Ms. Morera was born in San Francisco in 1907 and died in August 2024. Yes, she was THAT old. At the time of her death, much was made of her extraordinary lifespan. (If you have yet to do the math, she was 117.)I mention her now because since her death, Morera’s life (and earthly remains) have been studied and studied and …Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

3 weeks ago | northjersey.com | Bill Ervolino

I hate when my mail asks me questions. Questions like: “Have you activated your new TV equipment?”This inquisitive memo arrived by post about five weeks after I received a giant box of clunky junk. My new TV equipment? Yes! How did you guess? Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Cable vs.

3 weeks ago | eu.dailyrecord.com | Bill Ervolino

3-minute readShow Caption Hide Caption Tyson-Paul boxing event streamed to millions amid issues, Netflix saysTens of millions of households globally tuned into Netflix's boxing event between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, making it a record-breaking success. I hate when my mail asks me questions. Questions like: “Have you activated your new TV equipment?”This inquisitive memo arrived by post about five weeks after I received a giant box of clunky junk. My new TV equipment? Yes! How did you guess?

3 weeks ago | sooeveningnews.com | Bill Ervolino

3-minute readBill ErvolinoNorthJersey.comI hate when my mail asks me questions. Questions like: “Have you activated your new TV equipment?”This inquisitive memo arrived by post about five weeks after I received a giant box of clunky junk. My new TV equipment? Yes! How did you guess? Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Cable vs.