We Love the Tchotchkes of Christmas
We’re Jewish. Our husbands are Jewish and our kids are Jewish. We’ve been Jewish for thousands of years. It’s not news to us that we don’t celebrate Christmas. We’ve never had a Christmas tree. Never cooked a holiday ham. […]
Boomer on the Ledge doll creates pandemonium
My peaceful home has turned to chaos. Why? Because my house is full of adorable Boomer on the Ledge dolls. I created The Boomer on the Ledge doll to accompany my adult picture book – Boomer […]
In Real-Life Christmas Story, Strangers Save Man From Starbucks Eviction
BOSTON. Niles Oberg hates Christmas music and doesn’t consider himself a religious man. “The only time I see the inside of a church is when a friend gets married,” he says. “And even then my […]
Why Books Are The Best Christmas Gifts
This would seem a good time to remind you that books are the best Christmas gifts. Yes, even for non-readers: In fact, books owned by people who don’t read are not only great re-gifts, but […]
You Can’t Kill the Wilhelm Scream
There are a lot of ways to die. Especially in the movies. You can be axed to death by an orc. You can be thrown to your death by Chewbacca or Batman. Shot by Luke […]
Getting All Christmassy and Stuff: Indoor Christmas Decorations
It is now the middle of December. Those of us who celebrate Christmas and are determined not to be grinches are well into the various rites of the season. Putting Up the Smaller Indoor Christmas […]
Looking for the Exits: White House-Style
Looking for the Exits: White House-Style By Paul Lander and Dan McConnell
I Am Not Like All the Rest: Funny Lines From Dating Profiles
After becoming single at age 62, I joined an online dating site. After a year of perusing profiles and meeting men for coffee, staying single is starting to look better and better to me. But […]