The Connection
I’ve been trying to figure out why Downton Abbey is so popular in America. Yes, the acting is excellent and the clothes are superb. The drama is gentle but highly engaging. The settings are beautiful. […]
I’ve been trying to figure out why Downton Abbey is so popular in America. Yes, the acting is excellent and the clothes are superb. The drama is gentle but highly engaging. The settings are beautiful. […]
How many of us can say that we really make a difference? We can all say it but how many of us actually affect humanity for the greater common good? I’m not a charitable organization but […]
Don’t ever let anyone tell you that man-eating sharks are not dangerous. Other dangerous things that you might not be aware of include shopping in places that are not online – too easy to get […]
Bill Y has no time at all for racism, egoism or Bon Jovi fanaticism. I do however have a lot of time for absurdism, realism and atheism. Our imaginary son’s friend Deadly Mike “two-time killer” […]
I think it was Prof. A.C. Grayling, in a review of ‘A History of Reading by Alberto Manguel’ who said, “To read is to fly: it is to soar to a point of vantage which gives […]
Wife: You never sweep me off my feet. Me: *sweeps her leg* It’s like she’s never seen “Karate Kid.” That’s her own fault. — Exploding Unicorn (@XplodingUnicorn) February 13, 2014 Wife: Would you give me […]
Regarding weddings, I have two pet peeves. The first is people who do stunts during the nuptials, like dancing down the aisle and recording it or lighting their dress on fire. The second is people […]
From the moment they are born, our children are a tremendous source of pride—first words, first steps, the gold star on their progress reports, the lead role in a school play…we are always there, cheering […]