Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Why Are These A Thing?
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The first time I saw a "fidget spinner" was when one of my nieces was over at my house. I hadn't heard of them before, and...
Friday, May 5, 2017
These Kids are "Sharp...Cheddar Sharp"
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My favorite classes in school were those that were skill-based -- courses requiring the use of mechanical skills to create something. ...
Sunday, April 30, 2017
Omaha Needs A Jolt
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Omaha needs a jolt. Bridget and I live near these dormant grain silos. Sadly, the silos are no longer home to one of the more novel publ...
Saturday, February 11, 2017
A Modern Day Treasure Hunt
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I remember back a quarter century ago when my high school friends would organize "scavenger hunts." We'd get a list and dri...
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
"Victoria": Is This Brit Import Worthy of "Downton Abbey's" Timeslot?
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I had been looking forward to this show the past few months... PBS's "Masterpiece" label has debuted its latest co-produ...
Sunday, January 1, 2017
"Sherlock" Returns... Plus: What Is PBS Passport?
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Did You Miss Me? Those of you who haven't been hooked by the compelling, charming and highly-stylized "Sherlock" (a c...
Saturday, December 31, 2016
"Manchester By The Sea": Melancholy in Massachusetts
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First off, writer/director Kenneth Lonergan's "Manchester By The Sea" has all the qualities any typical "Oscar bait...
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