And the Oscar goes to . . .

Millions of Americans tune in annually to watch the Oscar presentations. It’s often one of the most-watched shows of the year. Well, at least it used to be. With so many movies available on streaming platforms and with acceptance speeches including lines such as, “Let me tell you what’s wrong with this country,” viewership is [...]

By |2024-01-18T23:24:06+00:00January 18th, 2024|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Is it a Trophy?

How do you catch lightning in a bottle? Well, if you’re the makers of Stanley cups (the 40-ounce kind, not the giant trophy that’s paraded around yearly on arena ice by a victorious National Hockey League team), first you paint them a pinkish-rose color and call them a Valentine’s Day special edition. Then you send [...]

By |2024-01-12T03:56:43+00:00January 12th, 2024|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Let The Games Begin!

Who’s excited that we’re just about to get into the thralls of a presidential election year? Hmmm. I don’t see many hands raised. It’s almost as if many of you would just like to skip all the falderol. Unfortunately, unless you have a well-stocked hideout at the ready, the political process madness is going to [...]

By |2024-01-05T15:53:13+00:00January 5th, 2024|Uncategorized|0 Comments

An Ode to 2023

’Twas the week before Christmas in two-o-two-three, And oh, what a year that it’s turned out to be. As stockings are hung by the chimney with care, The price of the contents is making us swear. Inflation, we’re told, is well under control, But that doesn’t square with a shrinking bankroll. Very few products cost [...]

By |2023-12-22T03:52:04+00:00December 22nd, 2023|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Household Names

As Christians around the world are already celebrating the birth of Jesus even before Christmas, it’s interesting to me that seldom, in America at least, do you ever hear of a newborn baby being called by that name. It makes sense, I guess, since if you do believe that the child born in Bethlehem twenty [...]

By |2023-12-15T20:07:22+00:00December 15th, 2023|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Do You Have Authentic Rizz?

This may be redundant news for many, but Merriam-Webster has announced its Word of the Year for 2023. No doubt there were “word” parties held in anticipation of just what term would win the coveted prize. I envision many logophiles anticipating the climactic moment much as football fans sit on the edge of their seats [...]

By |2023-12-08T19:58:49+00:00December 8th, 2023|Uncategorized|0 Comments

A Life Well-Lived

I hope you’ll indulge me in a little personal column this week. It’s all about my mom, who ended her 95-year residency on planet Earth by joining the heavenly chorus last Saturday. Even though my dad was the natural-born performer between the two, Mom not only played the piano well but also had a great [...]

By |2023-12-01T20:30:06+00:00December 1st, 2023|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Taking Stock of Thankful Things

The song says, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” I think the majority of that lyric refers to the festivities that take place in December. It’s tough to beat presents under the tree and “much mistle-toeing.” But before all that fun and frolic commences, we all get the chance to take at least [...]

By |2023-11-22T22:34:33+00:00November 22nd, 2023|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Planning Ahead?

In just under a year, America will once again head to the polls to vote for a president. Which means it’s time to buckle up and prepare for the barrage of advertising that’s sure to hit the airwaves, social media, and our mailboxes. As of right now, the two main nominees for the White House [...]

By |2023-11-17T21:50:50+00:00November 17th, 2023|Uncategorized|0 Comments