Annie‘s on right now. Man, I love this movie. Favorite movie of all time. I saw it in the theater three times back in the 80′s, and countless times since. Brings me right back to my youth.

What is it about curling that is so mesmerizing? I remember several years back, my dad would move to change the channel when curling came on. Staring blankly at the screen as if in a trance, I’d say, "Wait, Dad…I’m watching this, I think." I have no idea how it’s played or even how it’s scored, but when it comes … Continue reading →

I think DD may be attending PETA meetings when I’m not looking. I’m not sure of the convictions behind my daughter’s budding vegetarianism, but the girl rarely, if ever, eats meat. She loves fruit, nuts and veggies (if the veggies are prepared in an Asian way – no American vegetable preparations please) and she’s the only one in the house … Continue reading →