Breaking Up is Hard to Do

I generally try to avoid conflict. That comes naturally after growing up with four older brothers. It’s my survival mechanism. I have extended this philosophy a little too far sometimes. I even don’t like to get in arguments with my…

Continue Reading... Breaking Up is Hard to Do

Two Dimensions Are Fine

I take few things more seriously than my entertainment. That’s why I’m very close to having a big problem with the industry that makes me so happy. Every generation has to find new ways to push the envelope. I completely…

Continue Reading... Two Dimensions Are Fine

A Fond Farewell

I have resisted writing this post because I didn’t want to admit the news was true. A week ago, Zach Braff posted something on his Facebook page that I fully expected, but dreaded. Many of you have asked, so here…

Continue Reading... A Fond Farewell

Serve It Up

My wife pretty much only follows one sport – tennis. That means the current action at the Australian Open is one of the few times she gets truly engaged in the kind of idiotic emotions I feel all the time…

Continue Reading... Serve It Up

The List

I started to think about something the other day when I posted something about “Jersey Shore,” aka the greatest television show ever created. I have enjoyed watching The Situation so much, I decided he ranked among the top five people…

Continue Reading... The List

Creative Punishments

By now, everyone has probably heard about the Salahis, the couple which went to a state dinner at The White House without an invitation. If you haven’t, count yourself lucky. This couple joins the ever-growing ranks of people intent on…

Continue Reading... Creative Punishments

We Have A ‘Situation’

I don’t fall in love very easily. So that should make my undying devotion to the cast of “Jersey Shore” that much more impressive. I didn’t plan on loving them so much. I had heard about the show and made…

Continue Reading... We Have A ‘Situation’

On the Road: Vancouver

I spent much of last week on the West Coast for work, attending a conference in Vancouver. I didn’t have a ton of free time – I was busy 8 to 5 pretty much each day – but I did…

Continue Reading... On the Road: Vancouver

The Return of Comedy

About this time last year, I found myself developing a character trait I did not like. Something that violated everything I learned growing up was happening. I found myself disliking television. At first, I wondered if I had changed. Had…

Continue Reading... The Return of Comedy

Time to “Scrub” In

Good news hit the wire yesterday. The return of “Scrubs” is only a month away. Creator Bill Lawrence announced earlier this summer his plans for the ninth season of the show, and we’ll see the new version of the hospital…

Continue Reading... Time to “Scrub” In