I was doing my regular search for news and notes re: Rachael Ray when I encountered an article by Benny Beagle, a semi-retired reporter who now contributes to a Roanoke newspaper.
The article in question was a discussion of Rachael Ray and Martha Stewart. More specifically, Benny focused on how the physical appearances of the two celebs were holding up these days.
It's not hard news. It's not even news. It's not really analysis. It isn't necessarily funny in the traditional "humor column" sort of way. It is, I suppose, commentary and it is a good read. Benny's an odd one, but he does have a way with words.
Here's an excerpt as Benny riffs on Rachael Ray and Aunt Bee of Mayberry:
"This is not to say that she is past the hip-hugging phase, but you have to think she may have been into her own pasta more than she should have.
But, hey pal, this girl has a smile that doesn't quit.
I don't think she's going to end up looking like Aunt Bee -- who was always a bit cumbersome, but knew a thing or two about frying plain old chicken.
You just had to look at the woman to know what kind of potato salad she could make."
Check out the whole column here!
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