Baby On Board

Baby On Board

Yesterday, I spotted a Baby On Board sign in the back window of a car for the first time in a very long while — and started wondering why they stopped being popular.

Is It Done Yet?

Is It Done Yet?

Musings on how a songwriter — or any creative person — knows when the project they’re working on is done.

Reading Recommendations

Reading Recommendations

Here are a few pieces I’ve read recently and enjoyed. Some are serious, some are silly, all are worth your time.

Radio Tower Mystery

Radio Tower Mystery

There are more than a few things that seem hinky about the story of a radio station’s tower supposedly being stolen. Here’s my take, based on personal experience.

See Food

See Food

Our visit to a nature center to see various species of fish, sea turtles, and seahorses ended with something that took us aback. Here’s the story.

A Song For Valentine’s Day

A Song For Valentine’s Day

For Valentine’s Day, let’s watch the four Marx Brothers sing “Everyone Says I Love You.” The object of their affection is the same woman — except for Harpo.

Michael Mann Wins One

Michael Mann Wins One

Michael Mann is one of the world’s leading climate researchers, which made him the target of vicious attacks from right-wingers — until he sued them and won. Here’s my conversation with him.

Super Bowl Thoughts

Super Bowl Thoughts

Thoughts on last night’s Super Bowl, including the pass play no one can ever stop, the commercials, the halftime show, and why it was so hard for MAGA Morons to watch.

Suncoast

Suncoast

If you enjoy reading my scathing reviews of very bad movies, you’ll like this look at “Suncoast,” which wastes the talents of Laura Linney, Nico Parker, and Woody Harrelson.

A Too-Common Math Complaint

A Too-Common Math Complaint

Like many other adults, my daughter often says she’s not good at math. I know that’s not true — but here’s why she says it.

Sickening TV

Sickening TV

What do the late Michael Jackson and “Curb Your Enthusiasm” co-star Cheryl Hines have in common? Let me explain.

Turn The Lights Back Off!

Turn The Lights Back Off!

Watching Billy Joel perform his new song at the Grammys was painful — not because of the tune, which was fine, but because of the way it was broadcast. Allow me to elucidate.

The Greatest Night In Pop

The Greatest Night In Pop

The Netflix documentary about the making of “We Are The World” deserves a place in the pantheon of great music movies. Here’s a review and my memories of hearing the song for the first time.

Colin Cowherd Gets It Right

Colin Cowherd Gets It Right

I was going to write about the idiocy of MAGA Morons complaining about Taylor Swift being shown on TV broadcasts of KC Chiefs games, but Colin Cowherd said everything I would have. Watch him here.

I’m Just Asking

I’m Just Asking

How’s that supposed boycott of the NFL by right-wing wackos working out? Here’s a graphic that offers an answer.