Monthly Archives: January 2012
Idolatry
I knew I loved Matt Lauer. This morning on Today, following a preview of this year’s commercials appearing during the Super Bowl—one starring Matthew Broderick—it was revealed shamefully that Matt Lauer had never seen Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Neither have … Continue reading
Filed under Marketing/Advertising/PR, Movies, Television and Radio, News
SOPA opera digest
I’d like it to be noted that I endured 24 hours without Wikipedia. But I didn’t. I got in. Meanwhile, Internet stakeholders-turned-doomsayers appear to have scuttled the online piracy debate captained by the film and television industries. And judging by the millions … Continue reading
Texas treat
What I would have given to have been able to take notes as I watched the play Ann: An Affectionate Portrait of Ann Richards, at the Kennedy Center this week. In fact, I had tucked a notepad and pen into my … Continue reading
Sole food
Does this chilly January morning find Jack Frost nibbling your nose? While watching news coverage of the New Hampshire primary over breakfast yesterday, I gagged on a banner caption that read: Paul nibbling Romney’s heels Once I got the unseemly … Continue reading
Filed under All Things Wordish, Movies, Television and Radio, News, Politics
Resolved
As we near the end first week of January, I’m proud to report that I’ve kept all of my New Year’s resolutions. Or I would have if I had made any. Perhaps I’ve kept yours. I don’t typically make New Year’s … Continue reading
Filed under All Things Wordish, Food, Health, Holidays, Sports and Recreation
Tools of the trade
A friend of mine—a Renaissance man of sorts—writes a blog about fishing. His latest post, entitled “The Right Stuff,” examines the equipment people need for their various hobbies and professions. Also a musician, this man likened fishing rods to guitars, as … Continue reading
Filed under Sports and Recreation, Technology and Social Media, Travel
