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Commotion in the Pews

Thoughts and tirades that don't fit into any of my books. A collection of items of limited interest to anyone.

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I Salute Toby Keith

Commotion in the Pews Posted on July 23, 2018 by Joseph CourtemancheJuly 18, 2018

Toby Keith is without a doubt my favorite country singer. I’ve enjoyed him since he burst on the scene, and I will be the first to admit that it was in limited doses. You see, I’m more inclined toward rock … Continue reading →

Posted in military, music, popular culture, Uncategorized, video | Tagged american soldier, angry american, beer, cowboy boots, cowboy hat, grand casino hinckley, interstate 35, joseph courtemanche, krystal keith, lance carpenter, laundromat, law enforcement officer, marine corps mom, ojibwe, pickup truck, police officer, pride, starry night, tattoo, toby keith, veteran

Six Wet Miles: A Goal Met.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on February 23, 2017 by Joseph CourtemancheFebruary 23, 2017

This past weekend I spent a few quality hours with 2,000 fellow maniacs in Ashland, Wisconsin at the Book Across The Bay. Perchance that is a less than accurate statement: the race starts in Ashland and goes to Washburn, Wi … Continue reading →

Posted in popular culture, Uncategorized, walking | Tagged ashland, batb.org, beer, book across the bay, chili, commotion in the pews, extreme winter sports, freezing cold water, go-pro, joseph courtemanche, lake superior, luminarias, race t-shirt, snow shoe race, sodden feet, washburn, Wisconsin

Strike Up The Band.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on May 27, 2016 by Joseph CourtemancheMay 27, 2016

They began to assemble on Friday morning, coming in from across the world. Some had been there before, all were well paid, all believed the man in charge was completely insane. Chefs flew in from Manhattan, Paris, Saigon, Seoul, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Assault on Saint Agnes, flash fiction, military, short story, Uncategorized, veterans, Writing | Tagged 2016, alabama, angels, assault on saint agnes, b-29, b-52, barbecue, beer, bomber training field, churro, cigar, commotion in the pews, crew dog, departed comrades, devil dog, distilled spirits, ea-3b, enchilada, f-105, flash fiction, forgotten warriors, huey, joseph courtemanche, kansas, key west, manhattan, memorial day, observer, paris, pilot, rio, seoul, short story, sopapilla, thud, tortilla, tribute, Vietnam

Sea Salt Eatery: A Review By A Guy Who Doesn’t Like Fish.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on June 4, 2015 by Joseph CourtemancheJune 3, 2015

That may not be completely accurate. I like Filet-O-Fish, Fish Sticks, and – well, I like shrimp, lobster, crabs, some of the fish you get when it’s properly prepared and calamari. Yes, calamari. Calamari is the food of the Gods … Continue reading →

Posted in food, restaurant review, Uncategorized | Tagged beer, calamari, commotion in the pews, corn and crab chowder, crab cakes, hipster, jalapeno cornbread, joseph courtemanche, lunch, minneapolis, minnehaha park, modern, multiple stars, restaurant review, sea salt eatery, sig hansen, website

Beer and dirt.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on May 8, 2013 by JoeMay 8, 2013

My boy Edzell is getting old. Losing weight (evidently the only male in the family capable of that feat) and getting more feeble every day. He’s mastered snoozing. But back in his youth we shared a common fondness for Corona … Continue reading →

Posted in dogs | Tagged beer, camel, commotion in the pews, corona, cupcake, diabetic, dirt, Edzell, hospice, jim beam, joseph courtemanche, stormy

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