If you don’t know the joys of Mystery Science Theater 3000, then I don’t know what to do with you. It’s a fabulous program that entertained me through much of high school and college. When the wife and I realized our shared love of the show, at least I knew we’d always have Joel, Tom […]
My recent column reviewing The Oregon Trail and NCIS. Thanks to the Detroit News and Ventura County Star for publishing. […]
Among the gifts I got for Christmas this season, one stands out for its surprise and its deeper connection than the gift-giver ever thought possible. My wife’s family are proud trollers of the antique/consignment/Goodwill market. Her mother even proudly boasts that I should get into it as well, since there are fewer “greener” things I […]
Time for a couple trailers for movies I am looking forward to seeing. Moonrise Kingdom is the real gem of this bunch. It’s the return of one of my favorite directors, Wes Anderson, he of Rushmore, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Royal Tenenbaums and Life Aquatic fame. My joy runneth over watching this trailer. The Dark Knight […]
Heard the news this week that Mad Men was finally returning after an almost 18 month hiatus. Got me excited about seeing the Silver Fox back in action, drinking in the office and making hilariously inappropriate remarks. […]
This is one of my favorite sandwiches ever, but something I haven’t had in more than six years. It’s a simple tuna fish sandwich. A little celery, some arugula and a slice of cheese on toasted bread. Yum. The wife loathes the smell of tuna fish, so she banned tuna fish from the house. Harsh, […]
My recent column, and first of 2012, reviewing Rayman: Origins and Need for Speed: The Run. Thanks to Newsday and North Jersey for running the column. […]
One of the viewing pleasures of my life returns tonight. Season 2 of Portlandia premieres this evening and believe me the DVR is set for “funny.” Been excited for this since they announced the new season. Here’s a clip from the first season that was a solid 8.5 on the funny scale. […]
This afternoon I ducked out of the office for lunch and saw a guy (not the dude pictured, he’s just a mere representative of my ire) running shirtless down the street. It’s fucking 28 degrees outside and this Ivan Drago wannabe is suddenly the strongest, bravest man on the planet? Sorry, I’m not buying. And […]
I picked up this book for two reasons. 1) It was part of a “buy 2, get 1 free” when the Borders down the street was having a closeout sale; 2) It is about whiskey. I’m becoming ever-more enamored with whiskey, and more specifically, bourbon. Sure, I loved drinking the stuff when I was in […]