The Travel Bug
I longed for a long time to go to England before I finally got there two years ago. …
The Cutest Video I’ve Ever Seen!
It doesn’t matter whether you like cats, loathe cats – any critter that imitates its human friend is so adorable, it transcends animal preferences! …
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I Started a Joke…
Joke writing is hard. I’ve often said that if I had it to do over again I might pursue stand-up comedy as a vocation. But it’s really difficult to come up with original material. …
You Almost Had Me, Neil
It was so close. I almost understood the fuss about Neil Young as an artist. And then in a flash, it was gone again. …
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Corruption Surfaces
It’s difficult to be critical of the behavior of any Haitians during this desperate time in their country. …
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Quibble With a Genius – House Proud, Toronto Sun
Even if you’re not a student of design, chances are you’re familiar with the work of Frank Lloyd Wright — the man the American Institute of Architects calls the “greatest American architect of all time.”
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Questions, Questions
Do the authorities force famous people who have been arrested to wash off their make-up and mess up their hair and look as if they’ve been sleeping in a ditch just before they take a mug shot?
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This Might be Tacky But…
I’ve been nominated for a London Music Award for favourite media personality. …
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Unrealistic Assessments
A phenomenon that used to be restricted to garage sales is showing up on auction websites. People really, seriously, overestimate the value of their stuff. …
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Apples and Oranges Rant
Complaints have sprung up from fundraisers for Haiti earthquake relief regarding some comments made by Conan O’Brien on his last Tonight Show. …
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Simplistic or Sensible?
Larry Winget wants parents to know a few things and he’s very direct about it: Your kids aren’t special. They might even be a mess. And what’s worse, if you don’t do the right thing they will grow up to be messy adults like the sports heroes who are screwing up their lives. …
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…Thoughtful Entertainment
My taste in music is eclectic. I may go loopy over one song by an artist and not like anything else they do. My in-car collection mixes country with rock with classic rock and pure pop. Nickelback lives alongside Def Leppard and Boston and Tim McGraw. …
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Machu Picchu
My brother sent these photos from Machu Picchu, Peru last night and they were so spectacular, I had to share them. His trip south will continue as soon as some bike parts arrive but for now, he’s touring the area and yesterday he went through the Incan ruins. …
Deep Cuts
The broadcasting community was buzzing yesterday about a nationwide slash-and-burn at CITY TV stations. …
Bin Thinking
London is a vibrant and beautiful city. It has some of the country’s best higher-learning institutions, loads of greenery and lush parks and it’s well known as a test market for new products and new ideas. If you can make it work in London, it will work everywhere else. …
A Woman with Class
Last night the pat-ourselves-on-the-back season of award giving continued with the Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills. …
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