Bill Maher’s Anniversary
There have been a few times when I’ve sworn I was done with Bill Maher because he did something incredibly anti-science on his show, like his dangerous anti-vaccination remarks or the interview with the “doctor” who claimed he had an AIDS cure made...
Ever Walk Out Of A Movie?
Melissa e-mails: “I know you see a lot of movies. Have you ever hated one so much that you walked out in the middle?” Not for a very long time, but I do remember two occasions where I couldn’t take it — and both times, I had hosted the...
Wrong Again, Chuck
This NY Times story about Democrats presuming Republicans would play nice regarding the confirmation of even more conservative federal judges reminded me (for the 937,685th time) that GOPers are Lucy with the football & Democrats are Charlie Brown believing...
Three Random Thoughts
The product sold at Great American Bagel is neither a bagel nor great. Like St. Louis Bread Company (Panera) and Einstein Brothers outlets, all they’re selling you is a mediocre piece of round bread. It hasn’t been boiled before baking, which is the key to...
More Vegas Stories
A few more stories from my most recent trip to Las Vegas… For years, there has been a flat-panel truck driving up and down The Strip, day and night, advertising “Hot Babes Direct To You — Girls That Want To Meet You,” with pictures of...