I work for a newspaper now. I worked for one back in the day, as well! Duckman likes to keep one foot in the industry of printed ink! Now I write columns for the Ford County Chronicle. In the past, I delivered papers for two different companies, the Columbus Dispatch in Ohio being the first during my younger years. Delivering... READ MORE >
“Thunder only happens when it rains,” sings Stevie Nicks as I sit here and drink coffee on a rainy and dark morning. Coffee and cigarettes — a worldly way to wake up and get ready for the day. Tunes and morning thoughts as I stare out the window and listen to the patter of rain on the glass and the... READ MORE >
It’s been a while since the Duck Deezl has been seen around the Urbana Champaign area. Rumors of my death are true; they are just very old rumors. I’ve died a few different occasions in the past — but haven’t had the privilege recently. I blame it on the rain. A few decades have passed since my last flat-line. My... READ MORE >
“Now that is a tasty burger!” I said to myself as I stuffed half of it down my throat in a few quick bites. It was delicious, greasy perfection. The bun just absorbed the juice and added to the goodness. This burger was not to be messed with! Grease done right is not to be messed with. This meat had... READ MORE >
Prince sang about when doves cry. Who sings about when ducks cry? Maybe the cats sing my song when they howl at night; maybe the Duckman doesn’t cry — he just boogies! My song certainly hasn’t ended; I’m going to keep writing the Duck Tales column. I’m going to keep on boogeying, just outside of the Champaign-Urbana area. Circumstances beyond... READ MORE >
I’m not a romantic figure or a legendary lover. I’m not the Don Duck Demarco of Urbana Champaign. I’m a fighter, not a lover. When it comes to love and the Duckman, it comes down to hip-hop and mi gatos (cats). I haven’t had a romantic date in over a decade. Having a female sheriff’s deputy kiss me while taking... READ MORE >
The best to do it are often exalted by the masses. In the field of hip-hop, the competition to be the best is extreme. Who decides who is the best? Does the opinion of the listener at home matter, or is the relevance given to those who write the reviews? The critics have their say on the matter while the... READ MORE >
The Duck has survived living another week in the year 2025. I was going to move into an apartment building, but then it caught on fire last weekend. This is the second prospective apartment to burn! Hopefully my voucher from the housing authority comes soon! I had to hop between hotels again. There is a rule to prevent people from... READ MORE >
We have to start out our day correctly at the Duck Pond. I like to eat breakfast. The cats eat tuna fish and treats. But I can’t cook bacon in the haunted hotel where I live. Nor can I fry up some eggs or make some waffles. There is just free toast and cereal here. Juice, too. I like cereal.... READ MORE >
Champaign-Urbana isn’t a very hard place to get around. I can walk the length of the two cities in an hour and a half. I walk a lot. Walking is my primary mode of transportation. I can’t drive, as I am blind as a bat. I also can’t own a car. If I own any assets that value more than... READ MORE >
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