Me and My Hamloaf
When my wife told me we had dinner plans with friends on a Saturday night, I didn’t flinch. In fact, I cheered the development because I like to get out when I can. We were kid-free on this particular weekend […]
Hair-Raising Idea
A mixture of dread and confusion washed over me as I looked at my reflection in the mirror. I knew I had come to a crossroads in my life. As usual, I had gone far too long without a haircut. […]
Change in TV Comedy?
The good news is that it looks like I will continue watching my favorite shows like “Community,” “30 Rock,” “Parks and Recreation,” and “Cougar Town.” At least that’s the way things look heading into upfronts later this month when the […]
The Great Hamloaf Rebellion
Due to circumstances out of my control, I will be attending a meal at a friend’s house this weekend where the main course will be hamloaf. To say I’m not excited about this is the understatement of the millennium. I think […]
Jumping for Joy
Hollywood has a way of wearing us down. Their current tactic combines a heavy dose of sequels and re-makes. Sometimes, I think they don’t want us to go to the movies anymore. Then I go see a movie like “21 […]
Just Enjoy the Games
Sports seem so simple. You watch a game and cheer for one team or the other to win. Or sometimes you root for one to lose. Or you just watch to pass the time. But sometimes sports can be much […]
Crisis Averted
I had a very scary moment the other day. In fact, for a few hours, I had to deal with an intense feeling of dread. Lying on the couch in the early morning as I am wont to do, I […]
Trouble Making Connections
As I sit down to write this column, something doesn’t feel quite right. I have started to have bouts of heartburn which drive me crazy. I know I shouldn’t eat certain things at certain times, but can’t help myself. So I […]
A Close Shave
Groucho Marx once quipped that he wouldn’t join any club which would have him as a member. Sometimes I feel that way. Who would want my brand of insanity and self-doubt? But recently, I found a group that not only […]