O, she doth teach the torches to burn bright
I felt a catch in my throat when I heard that Olivia Hussey had died at 73. She will always be Juliet to me, a role I saw her play in a movie theater in 1968 when the Zefferelli film … Continue reading →
Category Archives: People of interest
The dynamic duo: Musk and Ramaswamy
They explain their plans for government efficiency (sounds like the oxymoron to end all oxymorons, doesn’t it?): Musk and Ramaswamy are correct: unelected bureaucrats passing “rules and regulations” have detracted America from what the Founders framed in the Constitution. DOGE … Continue reading →
RIP dancer Judith Jamison
Statuesque Alvin Ailey dancer Judith Jamison has died at the age of 81. She was a towering figure in the dance world – pun intended, because she was very tall – and there are plenty of tributes. This is mine. … Continue reading →
RIP Teri Garr
Actress Teri Garr has died at 79, with her cause of death listed as multiple sclerosis. Garr started as a dancer but became known for mostly comic roles: Garr’s big break came with her role as Inga, Frankenstein’s assistant, in … Continue reading →
Sinwar dead: can it be?
I was astounded when I read the news that the IDF had killed Sinwar, and also somewhat disbelieving. But when I read that they had announced that DNA testing had confirmed his identity, I became convinced that Sinwar has finally … Continue reading →
RIP Kris Kristofferson
Excellent songwriter, handsome guy, he lived to be 88. Here he is with Johnny Cash performing a song Kristofferson wrote: I especially like this short clip of an interview with Kristofferson in which he pays tribute to his friend Steve … Continue reading →
Milei of Argentina gives the UN a piece of his mind
Milei of Argentina has been making waves both within Argentina and without. I’ve written about him quite a few times before, in these posts. Tuesday Milei addressed the UN General Assembly, which was fresh from its recent attack on Israel … Continue reading →
Ryan Routh’s Iranian connections
We all know that Iran would dearly love to assassinate Trump – although Iran’s not the only one. With the recent assassination attempts comes the idea that one or both of the would-be assassins were financed or helped by Iran. … Continue reading →
RIP Michaela DePrince
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 →
Reading the RFK Jr. tea leaves
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 →
Meet violinist Adrian Anantawan, who was born without a right hand
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 →
RIP Bob Newhart
Such a funny guy, with his very own deadpan style. RIP Bob Newhart. Greatest last episode of all time:
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