Rest In Peace Marian McNeillRest In Peace Marian McNeill
Those of us in our 40’s have gotten used to dealing with mortality. With our parents in their 70’s and 80’s, dealing with the death of a family member has
Month: November 2007
Goodbye Legally Blonde, Hello Altar BoyzGoodbye Legally Blonde, Hello Altar Boyz
Those of you following our family Broadway show saga from home, we got our official cancellation for this Wednesday’s performance for Legally Blonde. Given the fiscal importance of the holiday
I’m Loving Up The New Sigur RósI’m Loving Up The New Sigur Rós
I’ve been totally digging listening to the new Sigur Rós CD Hvarf/Heim, which is really a double EP rather than an album. True fans appear to be disappointed because the
Waiting On The Broadway StrikeWaiting On The Broadway Strike
Next week is the kids and my annual NY Thanksgiving pilgrimage (pun intended). The tradition now is to go to a Broadway show during the trip. Last year it was
Refrigerator Savings PlanRefrigerator Savings Plan
A little over a year ago when I was thinking of ways to save energy, Sarah lent me a meter that tracks electrical usage for appliances. I used it on
Katha Pollitt on Fresh AirKatha Pollitt on Fresh Air
Yesterday on Fresh Air Terry Gross interviewed feminist author Katha Pollitt. Katha’s been a favorite of mine for years. While she often writes about politics and social issues, she has
Wedding Shots We’ll All RememberWedding Shots We’ll All Remember
From (the newly married) Caleb we have this link to Wedding Shots We’ll All Remember.
Winter ApproachesWinter Approaches
After a long a glorious fall, flat gray Michigan November weather is here. The first snowflakes of the season fell this morning. Get ready…
Regime Change WatchRegime Change Watch
I keep a countdown clock for the next Presidential election and I was excited to notice today that we’re under a year until we pick a new president!
Quote of the MonthQuote of the Month
From Ed Summerfield we have our quote of the month: “When the blues get you down, go jam on a $5 guitar or a shoebox with rubber bands if you