The Twilight's Last Gleaming

ON THE BUS-- Bobby Wilson has probably been watching too many television reruns, because he could have sworn he was living one of them on his ride home from school.

Bobby, 11, was certain that a mysterious man resembling celebrated actor William Shatner was outside the window of the bus, following alongside it riding on a horse.

Bobby, who is a big Star Trek fan, and enjoys the original Twilight Zone series, was unable to convince the bus driver or other passengers that the celebrity was deliberately tampering with the bus, tearing off pieces of the metal siding with his bare hands.

Bobby usually gets a ride from his dad, but that particular day his dad's car, a 1981 Gremlin, was in the shop because someone had tampered with the engine.

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TV Woodworking Host Cashes In His Chips

NEW ENGLAND -- Norm Abram has been hosting The New Yankee Workshop for 15 years, spending that time creating masterpieces in woodwork, and restoring timeless classics.

Every week, Norm shows millions of Americans how to design and build practical and decorative furniture using an easy step-by-step process.

But sadly, due to a terminal illness, Norm's show will not be returning for another season.

However, the final six episodes this year will be devoted to building an antique Adirondack-style coffin.

The adjustable coffin will be made of natural-stained chestnut, complete with hammered iron strips, mitered joints, and authentic-style hinges.

Nobody's Fault But Mine

SANTA ROSA, CA-- Barney Stevens, the fleet supervisor for Weigh-Right Disposal, is a compassionate human.

It was no surprise then that Barney was extremely upset when he noticed the 75 foot crack running along the driveway to the service yard.

Realizing that the company's headquarters and five-acre lot are positioned right on top of a major earthquake fault line, and that the crack indicated a potential for seismic disaster, Barney reacted in the only way he knew how.

"Geoff," he said. "I want you to get 50 gallons of MINCO Fass-Caulk and seal this sucker up as quickly as possible. I don't want this thing spreading!"

Barney hopes that his quick decision helped ease the stress in the tectonic plates, thus preventing a potential catastrophe.