[I fully realize how hypocritical it is for me to copy and paste a Dave Barry article into Silverback Digest, then to think that this somehow makes me funny. It's just ... he's a lot funnier and entertaining than I am. Sad, but true. This one I found steal-worthy, because it includes links so that... Continue Reading →
Bave
[Back when I was more of a full-time writer, I asked Dave Barry to write a blurb, or endorsement, for my book on beer. A burb has no commercial value, but is more like a professional courtesy, extended colleague-to-colleague. Dave was prompt, generous, and eloquent when he responded with a postcard with a single word,... Continue Reading →
Silly Sunday Splashdown
[For Common Sewers of bathroom humor. From Silverback Dave to Silverback Bill to Silverback Moi to Silverback You.] The Moon Mission To boldly go, on a special space commode. Dave BarryApr 3 Yay! We’re going back to the Moon! And we’re taking a Canadian! It has been a long time coming, but finally, on Wednesday... Continue Reading →
Marriage and Dementia
[When I wrote The Great Beer Trek my publisher suggested I get some promotional "blurbs" from well-known people, so I wrote to Dave. He responded with a one word postcard that read: "Burp!" Dave is a Silverback. SB SM] https://davebarry.substack.com/p/marriage-and-dementia Dave Barry Apr 21, 2025 I forgot my point. Before you read this article, please... Continue Reading →