Doug Larson

Doug Larson was a columnist and editor for the Door County Advocate (1953–1964) and wrote a daily column, “Doug’s Dugout,” for the Green Bay Press-Gazette (1964–1988), both Wisconsin-based newspapers.

The column was originally syndicated through United Media under the title “Senator Soaper Says”; Larson took over authorship in 1980. Previously, it had been written by Bill Vaughn of the Kansas City Star. Larson was born in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.

Date of birth:
10th February, 1926
Date of death:
1st April, 2017
"The world is full of people looking for spectacular happiness while they snub contentment."
― Doug Larson
Topic(s): Happiness
"More marriages might survive if the partners realized that sometimes the better comes after the worse."
― Doug Larson
Topic(s): Marriage
"Few things are more satisfying than seeing your children have teenagers of their own."
― Doug Larson
Topic(s): Parenting
"For disappearing acts, it’s hard to beat what happens to the eight hours supposedly left after eight of sleep and eight of work."
― Doug Larson
Topic(s): Time
"Spring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of slush."
― Doug Larson
Topic(s): Nature
"Home computers are being called upon to perform many new functions, including the consumption of homework formerly eaten by the dog."
― Doug Larson
Topic(s): Computers
"Wisdom is the quality that keeps you from getting into situations where you need it."
― Doug Larson
Topic(s): Wisdom
"The aging process has you firmly in its grasp if you never get the urge to throw a snowball."
― Doug Larson
Topic(s): Age
"A true friend is one who overlooks your failures and tolerates your success!"
― Doug Larson
Topic(s): Success
"Instead of giving a politician the keys to the city, it might be better to change the locks."
― Doug Larson
Topic(s): Change

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