Note: Recently, the beguiling Marietta at “The Mordant Scribe” posted a whimsical bit inspired by this song. As we chatted in the comments, I confessed that I had once done a review of the associated music video. She promptly ordered me to resuscitate the piece and share it […]
1. The parking lot. The uncontrolled behavior starts before I even get in the store. I’m one of those who doesn’t like to park anywhere near the entrances to a retail establishment, because some drivers are incredibly stupid and inconsiderate and I don’t want them maneuvering a vehicle […]
Here’s another chance for you, dear reader, to hop in the pilot seat and drive the story. This week’s selection is yet another snap from our Spain travels, although in this instance we have crossed the border into Gibraltar. (You know, that place where The Rock Of is.) […]
For your perusal, on out-take from a book that I work on from time to time… “Oak Cliff Confidential” is essentially a sarcastic murder mystery set in an historic area of south Dallas. The plot is a bit complex, but all you should really need to know […]
In a bold move to show her support, Clara demonstrates what it’s like for teachers in the public school system to do their jobs when Republicans keep slashing the funds for education. At first, thing go quite swimmingly, with many passersby honking in support and Joan Baez coming […]
1. “Bull Durham” I love Susan Sarandon. (And she eventually got a real-life husband out of it, Mr. Tim Robbins. Yay!) But I’m not a fan of Kevin Costner. For me, he just comes across as a smarmy jock with no charisma, no matter what role he is […]
Fair disclosure: This one gets a little naughty, which may sound a bit late-to-the-party after yesterday’s post, but I still feel compelled to mention it… 1. David, Cop Her Feel (“A dispirited lad in London suddenly realizes that women have breasts and he chooses a new career path […]
Greta: “Oh, Robert, you must hold me now.” Robert: “Of course, my darling. Whatever is the matter? You look a bit tepid despite the wonderful lighting.” Greta: “It’s so awful. I don’t know where to begin.” Robert: “Are you speaking of those horrid tassels on the left side […]
So, it’s a holiday weekend, at least here in The States, which means that most people are off doing interesting or at least diverting things, far away from social media. (Okay, we know that’s a lie. Most of them have at least one mobile device clutched in their […]
Mirror: “Wow, that’s never happened to me before.” Jennifer Aniston’s Grandmother: “Are you talking about the crack?” Mirror: “Well, if you mean the break in my glass and not the recreational activity happening in the other room, then yes.” JAG: “Hmm. I’m sure it’s not your fault. Mirrors […]
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