The Vote
Many years ago when I was a 20-year-old sailor I found myself in a small country on the other side of the world. The ship I was on had just pulled into port. I strolled down a dusty road in… Continue Reading
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Robert’s Reviews: A Star Is Born
Hello Clever People! Welcome to my review for the 4th on screen iteration for this story, A Star is Born! This Bradley Cooper/Lady Gaga lead film follows the story of the romance that blossoms between an older, alcoholic country singer and a… Continue Reading
Mistress of the Mix: On The Chopping Block
I’m probably going to hell for saying this out loud, but every time some high ranking Republican politician starts making threats about taking a federal axe to funding for public broadcasting, I get a little thrill. I know, it sounds… Continue Reading
All About Animals: Impulse Pets
We’ve all been there – at the pet store, the swap meet, or watching a TV commercial when we see the cutest, the most adorable, the most beautiful, the just-gotta-have-one of those pets. For some of us, before we act… Continue Reading
Robert’s Reviews: Smallfoot
Hello Clever People! Welcome to my review for the new animated kids film Smallfoot. This film follows the story of Migo, a yeti living on top of a mountain who goes on a journey to look for a smallfoot after… Continue Reading
The Dopamine Chronicles No. 1 – Class Reunion
Hi there. In case you’ve forgotten – an understandable lapse – my name is Michael Jewel Haley. We’ve met before, you and I. Here, within these pages at ANewsCafe, I once offered the occasional opinion about films and popular music… Continue Reading
Donut Hole is Closing in 2019
Open enrollment for Medicare Part D prescription Drug benefits is starting soon. It runs from October 15 through December 7. Enrollments and changes will be effective 1/1/2019. Medicare Part D is the program that provides prescription drug benefits to seniors… Continue Reading
Robert’s Reviews: The Predator
Hello Clever People! Welcome to my review for The Predator. This remake follows the story of Quinn McKenna, a solider who discovers the predator in the jungle and has to deal with the wrath it causes upon the world. Click… Continue Reading
Mistress of The Mix: Flirting With Disaster
A brush with death. A moment that might be your last. Have you ever had one of those times when you thought, this could be it? My last breath? Maybe it was a bad decision, a wrong turn, a wrong… Continue Reading
Not the Story You Are Expecting
This story is probably not going where you think it’s going. I have my “me too” moments, as does pretty much every woman I know, and some of the men I know, as well. I don’t often share them, not… Continue Reading
