Going to the Zoo
As parents, we do things for our children that might go against every instinct we have. That’s pretty much the feeling I had last month when I walked into our local movie theatre with my daughter and purchased two tickets […]
ITEOTWAWKI: Garbage Time
I finally broke down and bought the (supposed) final album from R.E.M. I say supposed because Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage 1982–2011 may be the last project the band works on together in the studio, but I really doubt […]
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 […]
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 […]