The Excitement Builds…Golden Globe noms announced

OK, kids ... this is one of the big ones. The Golden Globe nominees were announced last week, giving us our first glimpse at what are expected to become the quintessential films and shows of 2014. The winners in the film categories (to be announced at the Big Show on January 11, with Amy and … Continue reading The Excitement Builds…Golden Globe noms announced

Grammy Thoughts

The GRAMMY Nominations just rolled out, signaling the start of Awards Season ... although a few ceremonies have already come and gone in recent months, in what seems to be an effort to extend the life of statuettes. Hollywood Film Awards? Yeah, no thanks. I do love Awards Season in its traditional form, though, and … Continue reading Grammy Thoughts

The Cosby Effect: Bastardizing my Childhood and Fouling up the Future

I wasn't going to throw my hat into this ring, but the Bill Cosby cluster currently in the news is messing with my nostalgic head. I'm 37 years old ... I mention that because, as a young Gen Xer, I was a spectator during what were arguably Cosby's most active years. We played Picture Pages … Continue reading The Cosby Effect: Bastardizing my Childhood and Fouling up the Future

Blogtoberfest Guest Post: The Art of Happy Hens, by Terry Golson

How to Keep Chickens Healthy and Happy in An Urban Backyard Increasingly, urban dwellers are choosing to raise chickens and embrace their inner farmer. There’s good reason for this — hens are the smallest of the domestic farm animals and the easiest to keep in a backyard. They are friendly birds that lay eggs and … Continue reading Blogtoberfest Guest Post: The Art of Happy Hens, by Terry Golson