Somehow I managed to correctly guess all the major categories at this year’s Academy Awards. For that, I won the door prize at the house party I attended with friends (couple bottles of wine, sweet!). I made last-minute picks, and… Continue Reading
• Tendency. Before anyone has finished criticizing me, I’m already thinking of a way to say it’s not my fault. I really hate that about myself… I blame my mother. • I’m just smart enough to know what I’m not… Continue Reading
Mickey Rourke in “The Wrestler.” I finally got my wish and “The Wrestler” came to town. It’s showing at Prime 11 Cinemas in Anderson. I’ve long been a fan of Mickey Rourke and I’m pleased he’s been nominated for an… Continue Reading
It’s starting to feel like that Dave Alvin song “Dry River” around here. “I’m just as dry as that ol’ river/and as dead as them ol’ trees.” Let’s hope that, “Someday it’s gonna rain,” and, “Someday it’s gonna pour.” I… Continue Reading
All fundamental truths I learn from fiction. This surprises many to hear and makes some question my intelligence. An editor once ended a conversation on this subject with a rather condescending, “You mean non-fiction. You’ve learned from non-fiction. Fiction is… Continue Reading
I’ve pretty much written off the majority of the year when it comes to movies that visit our area screens. The major releases we’re offered generally come in one of three flavors — some version of “Saw,” some version of… Continue Reading
• I have a friend with a nervous laugh… he makes me nervous. • There’s a neighborhood cat I call Dog because he follows me to the river, fetches a toy mouse I bought him and jumps on my back… Continue Reading
• I sometimes get chided for mixing words or metaphors. I don’t get it. I’m running as fast as I can. • Names, faces, dates . . . not a clue, but I CAN recognize a great laugh, in the… Continue Reading
My year began in a small cottage situated near a field dotted with pygmy goats and three bossy ostriches. The time there was quiet and perfect and short. But in those brief months many wonderful pages were turned. Wow, were… Continue Reading
• My secretary is good. I wave my arms, talk incoherently, point and sputter and she completes my thought and hands me the correct file. • I like wine, but when my feet are held to the fire, I have… Continue Reading
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