The 2006 Brians
Do you know how some years, film experts talk about the lack of good candidates for The Oscars? Well, it’s that kind of year for The Brians, now celebrating their fourth year. Actually, the quality of the films eligible remains […]
Guy, Regular Guy
People sometimes develop unhealthy obsessions with entertainment figures and fictional characters. I have never really understood it, but I don’t let it bother me. Well, I didn’t until recently when this hero worship hit a little too close to home. […]
Stop the Whining
Now that the Olympics have started, Americans can put on display the thing they do better than anyone else in the world. Whining. I love a good chance to complain as much as the next guy, maybe even more, but […]
I’m Going to Disney World
We don’t always get a chance to confront our childhood fears. Thanks to two of my crazy sisters, I will get that opportunity later this year. I’m going to Disney World. Well, all of us are as part of a […]
Super Bowl Dilemma
I don’t know what to do today. Well, I’ll naturally go to a Super Bowl party and eat too much. That’s a given. But I don’t know what to do during the game. I might actually have to root for […]
Do You Need That?
I didn’t even really notice that the Golden Globe Awards took place last week. But when I heard about the goodies in store for those in attendance, I sat up and took notice. The audience members received a goodie bag […]
Mac Attack
I came home from work the other night and found Maria in the kitchen fixing dinner. Like most nights, I asked her what she was making. This time, she gave me an answer that scared me. “It’s a surprise.” Uh […]
Where’s My SI?
Like anyone who has lost a parent, I have gone through all the stages of grief. When we celebrated Christmas recently, I learned how hard the anger stage can really be. I’m not mad at my mother or her doctors […]
Cornholey Night
Twas the night before Christmas And on the driveway Cornhole players were fueled By beer and chardonnay