Can you believe this month starts the ‘bers’? And by ‘ber,’ I don’t mean brrrr as in chilly. I mean HELLOOOOOO September, October, November, and December! Excuse me while I go do the happy dance. Nothing makes me happier than the joy of these four months that bring us so many fun family traditions and
You’re talking to yourself again. That’s okay: it helps sort your thoughts, calm your brain, and settle your mind. But you’re not just talking to yourself: it may sound funny but it’s comforting to have one-sided conversations with people who would’ve shared their valuable wisdom, if they were still alive. You talk to those who
Ron Howard was the perfect choice to direct an agonizing true-life story that takes place mostly in the dark, underwater, inside a cave. Surely most readers recall the nightmarish 2018 incident in which 12 schoolboys and their soccer coach got trapped in a flooded cavern in Thailand. Cut off by water in an isolated chamber,
Linen is made from the flax plant; it is strong, absorbent, and one of the oldest textiles known to humans. What makes linen ideal for summer is that it’s lightweight, natural, airy, and perfectly suited for muggy weather as it actually pulls away from sweaty skin rather than sticking to it. It’s also a surprisingly
The Mediterranean Sea plays host to some incredible stories in the Bible. Two of my favorites are about harrowing shipwrecks. One involves Jonah (Jonah 1), and the other is the Apostle Paul (Acts 27). The prophet Jonah was called by God to travel to Nineveh (in present-day Iraq) and inform them of God’s plan to
It’s incredible how much talent has emerged from TV’s long-running series “The Office.” Mindy Kaling is now a successful producer and screenwriter, as well as a best-selling author; John Krasinski has proven a legitimate tough-guy in front of the camera (“Jack Ryan,” “13 Hours”) and a skilled director behind it (both “Quiet Place” films); and
With the passing of Olivia Newton-John — the ultimate Sandy — I wanted to pay homage to her most popular film, “Grease” and dissect Greaser Style, which has been represented in many films beyond the beloved musical. The first instance of a “greaser” in film is Marlon Brando’s character, Johnny Strabler, in “The Wild One.”
I’m leaving. Wow, those are loaded words and what comes after them pretty much determines how the rest of your day will go. I’m leaving for work is good. I’m leaving this here is fine. I’m leaving you a surprise, very good. But in the 1890s, if for South Dakota was in that sentence, as
It was a Monday and felt like a fall day. The clouds were that gray color that hovered overhead, and the temps were cooler. Waking up to fifty-degree temps was just marvelous. I had a long day ahead of me working, then going to Sam’s Club, but I knew what was on the menu for
What a summer we are having friends. They say April is the cruelest month, but I’d vote for August with this heat and humidity. Even when the temps aren’t so high, the weight of moisture in the air may drive those of us with longer locks to the hairdresser for a chop. But if you
