Recently I came across one more of the thousands of online references to the wedding, in the Dominican Republic, of the late Michael Jackson to Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of the also late Elvis. That “wedding” – allegedly held more than 20…
Every Man Looks Fantastic In A Tux
Last weekend, the wife and I attended a formal affair at Lincoln Center. I borrowed a tux from a friend – or at least from someone who has been a friend until now. Before I get into that, let me…
Ding Dong, the “Which” is Dead
Somebody, please call the Grammar Police and report there has been a murder. Actually, multiple murders. Hundreds of thousands of victims are lying all over the Internet. The victim is that valuable, essential, basic, explicit word known as “which.” The perp, who hides…
Have a Good Night of Sleep
Money? Sex? Power? Only saints or idiots have not wanted them at one time or another. Yet, I doubt that any one of us has not, at least once, said, “I’d give anything for a good night’s sleep.” I was…
I was drafted 60 years ago today
My first day in the US Army began April 06, 1953, when I showed up at the induction center in Newark, NJ. I was drafted. I’d already been poked, prodded, examined and weighed a few weeks before during a physical…
Farewell, Roger Ebert
I am sad. I had a few privileged moments in Chicago, with Roger Ebert during the mid to late 80s. As a film fan, I had grown fascinated with – and somewhat knowledgeable of – Japanese films. When Kirosawa’s “Ran,”…