By Joe Hobby, Tribune Columnist In the past few years, I’ve made a concerted effort (pun intended) to connect with some the music of my youth, you know – the good stuff. That means I’v... Read more
By Joe Hobby, Tribune Columnist I should’ve known. I mean, I know a bad omen when I see one. Why didn’t I pay attention? On a recent trip to Disney World, the people at our hotel rented my w... Read more
By Joe Hobby, Tribune Columnist For whatever reason, I decided today was going to be the day. Without hesitation, I walked into the bedroom with purpose, and called to my wife Carol, who was... Read more
By Joe Hobby It was Valentine’s Day 1973 and I had a big problem. What do I get my girlfriend? This was our first V-Day together, so there was certainly an expectation to give her a n... Read more
By: Joe Hobby From: Joe Hobby To: Ken Lass Re: Congratulations! Ken, I just wanted to reach out and publicly congratulate you on your two Trussville People’s Choice Awards. Wow. Best... Read more
By Joe Hobby Anyone that knows me – for that matter, anyone that sees me, can tell that I enjoy food. I rarely meet a meal that I don’t like. My affinity for barbecue is well d... Read more
By Joe Hobby It was a horrible, sickening phone call. Within a few seconds, my hopes and dreams were crushed like someone stepping on a Coke can. And to think my mom did it! L... Read more
By Joe Hobby As we approach Christmas, I would like to send a heartfelt wish of good luck to all of you parents out there with young children. You’ll need it. If this is your first time to h... Read more
By Joe Hobby Since I had knee surgery earlier this year, I’ve been looking for a low impact method of exercise. Actually, my wife has been looking for me. My choice was no exercise –... Read more
By Joe Hobby When my cell phone rang, the name on the screen flashed Paul Finebaum. This wasn’t an unusual occurrence because I had been writing jokes for Paul to use at his many speak... Read more