Voting Uncomitted In MichiganVoting Uncomitted In Michigan
Poor Michigan. My adopted state just can’t seem to catch a break. Michigan is in the middle of a one-state recession with the highest unemployment in the nation (7.5%). Housing
Author: Scrappy
All-TimeTop Five MoviesAll-TimeTop Five Movies
I’ve been working on my top 10 albums for 2007, and while working on it I’ve been in a ‘best of’ mood. The other night I was watching High Fidelity
My Sunny Sailor BoyMy Sunny Sailor Boy
Sometimes a song comes along that I can’t seem to get enough of. While down in Bloomington recently, Marv Foley turned me on to the Mike Scott (of the Waterboys)
How ‘Bout Them HoosiersHow ‘Bout Them Hoosiers
This past weekend, the kids and I headed down to Bloomington, Indiana to spend time with our friend, former Chicago White Sox catcher, Marv Foley. The kids love hanging out
Fighting The Good Fight For ColeenFighting The Good Fight For Coleen
I just received an email from Jeremy’s principal about the transfer of the much loved cafeteria manager from his school. Colleen has been there the whole 12 years my kids
Whereas the House Has Nothing Better To DoWhereas the House Has Nothing Better To Do
You’d think this bit of news is from The Onion, but sadly it’s not. Yesterday the House passed H. Res. 847: Recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith.
Beowulf 3D – Who KnewBeowulf 3D – Who Knew
I am clearly out of touch with cinema this year because when visiting the massive multiplex with my friends Linda and Bob yesterday, I had not heard of most of
Finally, News To Make Me CelebrateFinally, News To Make Me Celebrate
People who know me know that one of my unabashed musical passions is Frank Sinatra. Take me to a party of music geeks and watch me battle with them as
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
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