Posts by: Rick Jobus

“You say you got a real solution, Well, you know, We’d all love to see the plan. You ask me for a contribution, Well, you know, We’re all doing what ... Read more

October 13, 2021October 13, 2021

Requiem for a Heavyweight Trio of Souls

ALS News Today Columns, COVID-19 Columns

“And so castles made of sand Fall into the sea eventually.” — Jimi Hendrix From time to time, given my predilection for quoting songs in my columns, I’m asked whether ... Read more

October 6, 2021October 6, 2021

Borrowing Pages From the Oktoberfest Playbook

ALS News Today Columns, COVID-19 Columns

“What you need, my son Is a holiday in Cambodia Where people dress in black.” Those lyrics from the song “Holiday in Cambodia” by the punk rock band Dead Kennedys ... Read more

September 29, 2021September 29, 2021

When the Reaper Comes A-Knockin’, We Must Get A-Rockin’

ALS News Today Columns

When I was in elementary school, my mom would occasionally take my brother and me to Woolworth’s, our local five-and-dime store. We would often have lunch there, and my staple ... Read more

September 22, 2021September 22, 2021

Fear Can Be a Double-edged Sword

ALS News Today Columns, COVID-19 Columns

“Fear takes control — fear of the unknown Aware of what will hurt you You’re prepared to remain this way So sad yet safe with your afflictions Afraid to start ... Read more

September 15, 2021September 15, 2021

Awaiting the ‘Hope Begets Hope’ Aria

ALS News Today Columns

“Just what makes that little old ant Think he’ll move that rubber tree plant Anyone knows an ant can’t Move a rubber tree plant But he’s got high hopes …” ... Read more

September 8, 2021September 8, 2021

A Glimpse Into the ALS Time Continuum

ALS News Today Columns

“But if I had the Chance to start all over I would be wishing today On a four-leaf clover … If I could turn back The hands of time.” The ... Read more

September 1, 2021September 1, 2021

On Second Thought, You Can Keep the Change

ALS News Today Columns

“Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes (turn and face the strange), Ch-ch-changes, just gonna have to be a different man.” — David Bowie Many people dislike change, some to the point of fearing it. According ... Read more

July 28, 2021July 28, 2021

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

ALS News Today Columns

“Don’t the best of them bleed it out While the rest of them peter out? Truth or consequence, say it aloud Use that evidence, race it around There goes my ... Read more

July 14, 2021July 14, 2021

Babbling On About Current Events

ALS News Today Columns

“So, round and around and around we go, Where the world’s headed, nobody knows. Oh, great googa-mooga, can’t you hear me talking to you? Just a ball of confusion, Oh ... Read more

June 30, 2021June 30, 2021

United We Stand, Divided I Fall

ALS News Today Columns

“It wasn’t me she was foolin’, ‘Cause she knew what was she was doin’, When she told me how to walk this way.” Run-DMC’s hip hop adaptation of the Aerosmith ... Read more

June 23, 2021June 23, 2021

A Moment of Silence: Craving a ‘Re-lease’

ALS News Today Columns

“He wants to give the answers but his words are only Answers to nothing … They think this is the answer, But their thoughts are only Answers to nothing.” — ... Read more

June 16, 2021June 16, 2021

Bearing Down With Equine Intent

ALS News Today Columns

“Welcome to my nightmare, whoa, “Welcome to my breakdown, “I hope I didn’t scare you …” If there were a “Welcome Wagon” function in the ALS community — whereby incumbent ... Read more

June 9, 2021June 9, 2021

In Pursuit of the Perfect Omelet

ALS News Today Columns, COVID-19 Columns

“No one knows what it’s like, “To be the bad man, “To be the sad man, “Behind blue eyes.” – The Who Last week, it was time for the annual ... Read more

May 19, 2021May 19, 2021

The Mystery Behind Keeping the Home Fires Burning

ALS News Today Columns

“You shoot me glances and they’re so hard to read, I misconstrue what you mean. … Are you just playing, making passes? Well, my heart could use some glasses. … ... Read more