For those who don’t like when I write about sports, consider this more of a movie review that I’ve wanted to do for a while. But first, after two years of wrangling and a 149-day lockout, the NBA owners (billionaires) and players (millionaires) finally reached a collective bargaining agreement, or C
With yesterday being Thanksgiving, it’s safe to say that all of us are approximately 2 1/2 pounds heavier. (And a few antacids lighter.) I’d say get on a scale, but between now and New Year’s it’s probably best to avoid scales.
There’s an old expression often used during the holidays, “It’s better to give than receive.” Obviously, Bernie Madoff wasn’t a big believer. His motto might have been, “Better to rip off than get ripped off.
President Obama announced a few weeks ago that all of our troops would be leaving Iraq by year’s end. Given that we’ve been in Iraq since 2003 you’d think Obama’s decision would have been greeted enthusiastically.
Everyone’s positive that Barack Obama will be a one-term president. It’s reflected on the Sunday chat shows, in public opinion polls and even in e-mails from my readers.
As anyone who has ever lived in a high rise apartment can attest, it’s very different than living in a home or even a small apartment building. As my late mother used to say about everything in life, “It has its plusses and its minuses.
Last Sunday was witness to a unique parade on Main Street that may wind up in the Guinness Book of World Records. The event might have represented the largest assemblage in world history of freeway capable electric cars (188) on a public road at any one time.
It’s said that in polite society one should never discuss politics or religion. Following that axiom would kill cable news and TV evangelists, which might not be such a bad idea.
During Arnold Schwarzenegger’s remarkable movie career (remarkable that it lasted) he was not exactly known for his eloquent dialogue. Frankly, when he spoke I was relieved if it didn’t require subtitles.
Nineteenth century French novelist Honoré de Balzac reportedly said, “Behind every great fortune is a great crime.” In American politics it cuts across party lines, from Joe Kennedy, Sr.
When I write these columns I’m often blessed with the company of Oscar, a gregarious golden retriever seizure alert dog who belongs to a neighbor of mine.
The Dodgers have 12 games remaining before the end of the season, which may be a relief for Dodger fans. At best the Dodgers will finish .500. Even worse, it appears they will still have Frank McCourt as their owner.
