When the Impossible Beats Corny Hype
This week, the 2024 season finale of THE SECRET OF SKINWALKER RANCH aired. Why do I feel deflated at the prospect of months without the program? TV offers plenty of … Continue reading →
Sorry about the Shelf Liners, Mr. Steinke
Immediately after our ninth grade lunch period, I traveled to the classroom of Mr. Steinke who had done me the immense favor of smoking a cigar during his break. The … Continue reading →
A Simple Renovation
The process began with a missing fume hood and hazardous stick-on floor tiles that weren’t staying stuck in the kitchen. So, we needed better flooring and a hood installation. My … Continue reading →
Out-of-Place at Home
Last night I watched an Amazon Prime rom/com film that I chose because of its length. I won’t mention the title out of respect for the effort since the final … Continue reading →
Fighting Yourself
Using Amazon Prime, I recently watched the 2012 film THANKS FOR SHARING, starring Mark Ruffalo, Gwyneth Paltrow, Josh Gad, Pink, and Tim Robbins. I expected to be only an interested … Continue reading →
Just Drop a Bomb
When my sister and I were in Scotland back in the early 1970’s, we were staying in a bed-and-breakfast that offered a lounge room in which guests could meet one … Continue reading →
True Love Helps You Breathe
Although the 1997 film STILL BREATHING isn’t prominent among Brendan Fraser’s many credits, I think those who rate it less significant than a piece such as GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE … Continue reading →
When More Is TOO Much…
On March 28, 2021, the Ever Given, one of the largest container ships in the world, became lodged sideways between the sides of the Suez Canal, blocking all traffic for … Continue reading →
War and Other Diseases
As my husband and I watched M*A*S*H*: The Comedy That Changed Television on FOX last evening, we wondered why we cared so much about the characters on that show—more than … Continue reading →
Blossoming Where You Are
Every spring my heart fills with joy as I watch leaves emerge from the trees and wildflowers from the ground. Perhaps the earth is smiling at us, assuring us that … Continue reading →
