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The Right Stuff, Movie

The Right Stuff, Movie

Posted by on Jan 26, 2012 in Featured, Film | 0 comments

I’ll read anything Tom Wolfe writes. If I could get my hands on his grocery list, it’s probably more entertaining than 80 percent of the books published today. But my favorite Wolfe book is easy to...

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The African Queen

The African Queen

Posted by on Jan 25, 2012 in Featured, Film | 0 comments

  The African Queen pairs the number one male screen legend with the number one female screen legend. Or at least, that’s how the AFI’s 100 Years…100 Stars ranked them. And you won’t...

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Neil Diamond

Neil Diamond

Posted by on Jan 24, 2012 in Featured, Singer | 1 comment

Earlier today, I went to check something on my post about Neil Diamond – and found I hadn’t written one. While everyone will acknowledge that Diamond tends to be just a little bit on the Cheez Whiz side...

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Julius Erving, “Dr. J.”

Julius Erving, “Dr. J.”

Posted by on Jan 23, 2012 in Featured, Sports | 0 comments

My first instinct was to say, ‘Without the talents of Dr. J, the NBA...

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Chris Farley

Chris Farley

Posted by on Jan 22, 2012 in Actor, Featured | 2 comments

Unless you’ve been living in a van down by the river, you know that the...

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The Howdy Doody Show

The Howdy Doody Show

Posted by on Jan 20, 2012 in Kids Stuff | 0 comments

“Hey kids, what time is it?” Everyone who was a kid during the...

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Antiques Roadshow, PBS

Antiques Roadshow, PBS

Posted by on Jan 19, 2012 in Featured, TV Show | 1 comment

I have a beautiful dream. In my dream I take that dingy old painting in the...

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Flatiron Building, New York City

Flatiron Building, New York City

Posted by on Jan 18, 2012 in Architecture, Featured | 0 comments

Not as tall as the Empire State Building or as graceful as the Chrysler...

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“Graceland,” Paul Simon

“Graceland,” Paul Simon

Posted by on Jan 16, 2012 in Featured, Music | 0 comments

From the title track on, “Graceland” showcased Paul Simon’s...

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“Oklahoma!,” Rodgers & Hammerstein

“Oklahoma!,” Rodgers & Hammerstein

Posted by on Jan 15, 2012 in Featured, Theater | 0 comments

Mr. Rodgers, please meet Mr. Hammerstein. You’ve worked well with...

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