DECK THE HOLIDAY'S

Original "Superman" George Reeves and "Lois Lane" Noel Neill      Metropolis, IL’s biggest week of the year is drawing near. From  June 12th through the 15th,  the town of fewer than 7000 people will become a real metropolis, or at least close to it, as thousands of visitors from around the country, and even around the world, visit for the 36th annual Superman Celebration!     "It's a chance for people of all ages to come together and just enjoy a weekend of fun," explained Metropolis Tourism Director Angie Shelton. "You never know who you'll meet... and you never know what you’ll see!"     In addition to Infantino, artists and writers, including Dave Beaty, Josh Elder and members of the Mid-south Cartoonist Association, were among those who shared their love of comics with visitors to the Celebration.    To honor Noel Neill, the "First Lady of Metropolis," a statue of her likeness was unveiled at 1...

   Father's Day lands in June, but did you know that there is a holiday for every day this month? Here they are! June 1: National Go Barefoot Day  - This shouldn't be too hard to do now that it's June. June 2: Leave the Office Early Day  - Do I need to make up an excuse, or can I just leave? June 3: Chimborazo Day  -Build a science fair-worthy volcano in honor of Chimborazo (in the Andes in Ecuador). June 4: International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression  - It's a long name, but a good cause. June 5: World Environment Day  - Dedicate the day to go green for the world environment. Wait - this should be done every day. June 6: Drive-in Movie Day  - Do they still exist? June 7: VCR Day  - Go back in time by watching home videos on the old VCR. June 8: Upsy Daisy Day  - Every time you royally screw up, say, "Upsy daisy" to lighten the mood. June 9: Donald Duck Day  - Writ...

    I love to watch old horror movies. The new one are most of the times a little on the gory side, but the old ones are still fun to watch. The people in these movies have no common sense. If they had, they would all survive their little escapades with hitchhikers, vampires, zombies and any monster in the local vicinity. So, I submit for your reading pleasure:   Rules To Survive Scary Encounters . When the old lady or gentleman in the inn or tavern tells you to avoid a certain place, DO IT! The locals generally know what they are talking about. Despite how late it is, drive on through. Ignore your travelling partner's yawns, snores, and protests of fatigue and keep on going. NEVER! stay at Mom and Pop hotels. The kids have been known to harbor homicidal tendencies. If, for some unforeseen reason, the car inexplicably breaks down in the middle of the night, DO NOT leave it's shelter. Stay put! Lock the doors, and if one is available, put...