I was shocked and saddened to read yesterday of the extremely untimely death of ballet dancer Michaela DePrince. To compound the sorrow, her mother died a day later. It’s an incredible tragedy for the family and for Michaela’s sister Mia … Continue reading →
So, what will RFK Jr. do tomorrow? He is slated to make some sort of announcement. Darned if I know, but here’s something to ponder: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is planning to drop out of the presidential race by the … Continue reading →
There are some stories that are simply inspiring, and testaments to the human will. The life of Canadian violinist Adrian Anantawan is one such story. He was born with no right hand; you can find a lot of information and … Continue reading →
Such a funny guy, with his very own deadpan style. RIP Bob Newhart. Greatest last episode of all time:
Continue reading →Here he is, Fabrice Calmels, at over 6 feet 6 inches tall: Here’s a short article about him. He’s a fairly good dancer, too, although his feet are a bit scrunched in the toes rather than in the arch. A … Continue reading →
Israeli hostage Noa Argamani’s mother Liora had terminal brain cancer when her daughter was viciously kidnapped from the NOVA concert and taken to Gaza. Noa was probably the most well-known hostage, because her horrific abduction and terrorized screams were photographed … Continue reading →
[NOTE: The following is a somewhat revised version of a post that has appeared previously on this blog.] Unbelievable that it’s been fifteen years since commenter FredHJr died suddenly and tragically. As time passes, the number of readers here who … Continue reading →
It appears that Julian Assange will be returning to Australia, his original home: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is due to plead guilty on Wednesday to violating U.S. espionage law, in a deal that will end his imprisonment in Britain and … Continue reading →
Who’s Griffin Dunne?, you might ask. He’s an actor I first became familiar with from the Scorcese film “After Hours.” I saw it in a movie theater when it first came out in 1985, and I think that although the … Continue reading →
My goodness. Take a look at Charles’ portrait (copying it seems to be blocked, but if you click on the link you can view it): The bold portrait, painted by British artist Jonathan Yeo, is the first official portrait of … Continue reading →
Hanson is always worth listening to, and this is no exception. I’m often struck by how well he sums up a situation and adds his own unique observations. This is long, but Hanson isn’t long-winded. He has a great deal … Continue reading →
Here’s the story: The Guardian’s article describes a section of Noem’s book, set for release next month, in which she recounted shooting her dog after deciding it was “less than worthless” and “untrainable.” In her account, Noem grabbed her gun … Continue reading →