Mary Travers, of the 60s’ Peter Paul and Mary, is dead at seventy-two. There were three people in that group, but Mary was its beating heart. The two men seemed to be merely her backup singers (sorry Peter, sorry Paul), … Continue reading →
…and the Duggars are expecting.
Continue reading →I spent quite a few of my early teen years developing a skill I haven’t used since: the ability to coax hair into tangled masses and then smooth the top layer over the whole thing in order to create volume, … Continue reading →
This is for those among you who, like me, were huge fans of the early TV show “Science Fiction Theater.” It was the forerunner to a much better (and better-known) series, “The Twilight Zone.” But “Science Fiction Theater” had its … Continue reading →
We all need some fun and distraction these days, don’t we? Sometimes, it’s provided by Jello. But sometimes, only “separated-at-birth” photos will do. I just discovered a blog totally devoted to such comparisons. Feast your eyes; you’ll be glad you … Continue reading →
Today is Mayday. As a child I was confused by the wildly differing associations the word conjures up. It’s a distress signal, for example, apparently derived from the French for “come to my aid.” That was the first meaning of … Continue reading →
Recently when I was visiting my family in NY, I happened to look down and notice that those little dark circles that stud the sidewalks had become more numerous than ever. You might be in New York and not even … Continue reading →
…sing:
Continue reading →The ipod is a wonderful invention, especially for those of us old enough to remember when the music collection of the typical adolescent consisted of just a few scratchy but beloved vinyl records. If someone had told me back then … Continue reading →
When governors have been called on to appoint senators in the past, they’ve tended to stick with party regulars and other established politicians. But I suppose, after the serious consideration given to neophyte Caroline Kennedy to replace Hillary Clinton, it … Continue reading →
The other day I came across this chronology of Crayola crayon colors. Although I must confess that Crayolas were something I hadn’t thought of in decades, it all came back in a rush. First there was the initial pack for … Continue reading →
Wigs for dogs.
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