I’ve been in a more than somber and dour mood of late, what with all of the strife and tragedy of recent days. Not today. Today we’re celebrating the birthday of my other niece. The one with the fur. Stella Allen is eight today, which depending upon which body type you believe she has translates to between … Read more
Now, PUH-LEESE stop worrying. No, no, NO, a thousand times no, I DID NOT ACTUALLY get myself a gun. I posed for that picture on a recent trip at the home of a friend’s friend, who is a legal owner, a well-adjusted father and husband, and who has a background with the military, And no, … Read more
I sometimes look with deep envy at so many of my peers and relatives who are celebrating decades of wedded bliss with partners who have chosen to share ach others’ life journies and DNA with to create a true sense of family, community and support. Through my daily ritual of social media hope, and given … Read more
So just when I thought things were bleak for me I learned early today of the untimely passing of yet another business colleague who I used to see frequently back when people actually interacted in person and when I used to have a position of influence. So yes, it’s incredibly tragic that Tommy Cheng, a … Read more
An interesting commentary on MediaPost yesterday caught my eye, regarding the precarious state of senior spending power. To be sure, it’s a worthwhile read. It reinforces some realities about the evolving state of what and how seniors (those over 65) are coping with the economic pressuees of recent inflation trends and its impact on their … Read more
If I had a nickel for every e-mail, social media post or news story I’ve encountered in the last 48 hours from sobbing, angry, frustrated people who claim their lives are absolutely devastated by the Supreme Court reversal of Roe v. Wade, I might be in a better position to actually contribute money to their … Read more
If you don’t get the reference in today’s title, consider yourself lucky, ’cause that likely means you’re far younger than I. The singer who made “What Kind of Fool Am I?” a pop hit was a handsome British crooner named Tony Newley, who was a variety show regular in the 60s and 70s in part … Read more
So tomorrow night Amber Heard will be given a full hour of NBC primetime to sit down with Today show anchor Savannah Guthrie to check in with America after she lost her trial to her ex Johnny Depp. I’m not necessarily a fan of hers, and based upon the cursory attention I paid to her … Read more
CBS-and, of course, Paramount+00will be in throwback mode tonight, dedicating the majority of Sunday primetime to New York-based live television and a celebration of live theatre. For the 75th time, and the 55th year on TV, the Tony Awards will be handed out. Much of America won’t care. The Tonys are the T is EGOT, … Read more
