Month: December 2011
In the Shadows
When you find something that works, stick with that. That philosophy doesn’t always work with entertainment because the same old thing can get old quickly. But in the instance of the second installment of the Robert Downey Jr./Jude Law Sherlock…
Quoteable
Parents can often feel pride about the accomplishments of their children. Maybe they bring home a perfect report card or score the winning goal or have an excellent performance on stage. But sometimes they make us beam for other reasons….
Morning Dilemma
Even though I embrace change, I sometimes worry about unnecessarily upsetting my routine. In order to make things run smoothly around the house, I have adopted a fairly regular morning ritual. I need to leave the house by a specific…
Don’t Cross Off “The Exes”
When TV Land started airing original programming a few years ago, I didn’t quote know how to react. They premiered “Hot in Cleveland” right as Betty White was everywhere you looked on TV. I haven’t watched the show, but figure…
Late to the Game
I don’t know why I never watched Friday Night Lights. When I look back at the 2006-07 television schedule, I see that it didn’t conflict with anything else I watched so I don’t have that excuse. Maybe I assumed it…
Happy Enough
I think my 11-year-old daughter said it best as we left Happy Feet 2 – “Well, that occupied us for two hours.” Considering she wanted to see the movie, I don’t think it’s a rousing endorsement. She does love penguins…
To Tux or Not to Tux
I felt a little nervous as I studied my computer screen. I really hoped no one would see the image which had my attention. First off, if the guys from IT at work found out, I might get in trouble….