Though not exactly a household name, the comedy team of Zucker, Abrahams and Zucker — colloquially shortened to ZAZ — seems to have perfected the spoof movie genre with their uproarious Airplane! (1980) and three successful Naked Gun movies (1988-94). Wikipedia points out that spoofs had been around since the days of silent film, generated
Even during a heat wave, denim is part of most folks’ weekly or even daily uniform. It’s such a versatile and durable fabric, which makes it quite functional during a hot, hot heat. But what of wearing denim with denim, aka the Canadian Tuxedo? Is that appropriate for summer, or a fashion faux pas? While
ARIES – Mar 21-Apr 20 Try to get the whole picture before you proceed, Aries; otherwise, you may be moving along blindly and that can make matters worse. Patience is a valuable asset right now. TAURUS – Apr 21-May 21 Taurus, sometimes a major conflict ends when one party walks away and finds something better
Remember when? When you were a child, ice cream cones, after-supper bike rides, play dates and romantic dates. Christmases and birthdays, homework and housework, favorite meals and all those remarkable firsts. You hold so many memories. As in the new book, “The End is the Beginning” by Jill Bialosky, so many are lost. She wanted
Caftans, also known as “kaftans,” are loose-fitting robes with a rich history and are available in a variety of modern styles. Originating in Asia, these oversized tunics have been worn by a number of cultures around the world for thousands of years. In ancient Mesopotamia and Persia, elaborately adorned caftans were worn as a symbol
I think one of the best parts of summer is all the fresh produce and everything we can do with it. The choices and possibilities are endless. What is your favorite thing you look forward to? That first bite of sweet corn with butter and salt? Stuffed peppers straight from the garden? My peppers are
As we have already discussed, the physical realm is governed by universal truths, also known as laws. The same is true for the spiritual realm. We become aware of these spiritual laws through Scripture as revealed by the Holy Spirit. For a full explanation of the Spirit’s work in revealing spiritual laws, read 1 Corinthians
In this week’s movie-slot at Webb, I’m celebrating the 50th anniversary of Jaws. So here at Weird Words we’re doing that, too — with a look at vocab from the world of boats and sailing. Earlier, we covered more than a dozen regular words that have a special meaning on deck — terms like beam,
Every summer, I find it’s necessary to change up my makeup. A change to my makeup routine is a necessary pleasure. Sweltering heat, rising humidity, and icy blasts of air conditioning don’t exactly make the best conditions for the cosmetics I use in the winter and spring. And while there are a lot of beauty
ARIES – Mar 21-Apr 20 You’re on fire this week, Aries. Ideas are sparking left and right. Don’t forget to slow down before you burn out. You want to showcase energy without creating chaos. TAURUS – Apr 21-May 21 This week is ideal for treating yourself to something great, Taurus. Money and love are both
Truth is defined as a statement that agrees with reality. You are reading this article. That statement is true because it agrees with reality. If it doesn’t agree with your reality, then it isn’t true. Connecting truth to reality makes identifying truth, and agreeing on it, easy, right? Well, maybe not. Good luck with getting
