The other day, I lingered in my car to hear the entirety of Annie Lennox’s 1992 hit “Walking on Broken Glass.” Chances are I had something better to be doing inside, but there was at least another verse to go… Continue Reading
This week’s question is a follow-up of sorts from last week’s. In that post, I discussed my transition from finding “Sex and the City” mildly enjoyable to finding it borderline contemptible. Part of it was a new appreciation for how… Continue Reading
The other day, the Better Half and I were lounging on the couch and came across a rerun of “Sex and the City.” I had caught the occasional (full-length, non-bowdlerized) episode back during its initial run, and enjoyed it well… Continue Reading
The Better Half and I were on the road this past weekend to spend time with friends, with what was supposed to be an overnight stay in New York City. However, the Critter decided that point in our travels needed… Continue Reading
Not so long ago, I copped to reading “The Hunger Games,” and got a little bit shirty at the notion that doing so reflected negatively on my erudition. [First aside: Blinded Trials is still graced with a steady stream of… Continue Reading
This past weekend, I accompanied the Better Half to his 20-year high school reunion. He hadn’t seen many of his former classmates since graduation, and he had a grand time catching up with them. For my part, I had a… Continue Reading
I love picture books. I love the sense of whimsy and wonder and humor that you can often find in them. I love Maurice Sendak and Mo Willems and Kevin Henkes. I remember one especially magical story from when I… Continue Reading
This week’s Question is the flipside of a question I asked a little while ago, which was about songs or other artistic expressions readers liked, not because of the intrinsic quality of the work, but solely based upon the context… Continue Reading
Last week I asked with genuine interest if allergy sufferers and people with food sensitivities would find themselves moved to subscribe to a lifestyle magazine for people with same. Turns out that at least some of you might find recipes… Continue Reading
Perhaps you have had cause to be in a medical provider’s office recently. (If so, I hope your reasons for being there were benign or relatively minor.) If you have been in a medical office anytime in the past several… Continue Reading