Transferred, that concept, beauty, to a fifty-yard pass, its ark a rainbow might envy, its sure-handed catch a combination of concentration as perfect as your stare from a crowded room when I wonder if its reception is mine to snare.
What do a lion, a scarecrow, and a tinman all have in common? They are all characters in the famous classic movie, The Wizard of Oz, of course! As a child, Justin Hall watched this beloved film over and over, falling a little more in love with the dazzling costumes and catchy songs with... Read More
What foods come to mind when you think of summer? I bet deviled eggs are on your list. They are a chilled mainstay for a picnic or any summer meal. A cool, crisp Sauvignon Blanc, with its versatile pairing options, would beautifully complement your savory deviled egg. Speaking of mainstays, I can’t imagine a summer meal... Read More
Once, while working in a wine shop, I was told that one regular customer had an adverse reaction in their GI tract after consuming a well-known domestic Pinot Noir. The same customer reacted differently after consuming a European brand of Pinot Noir. I tried to find the sugar content in the national brand. Still, after... Read More
She didn’t know the Doobie Brothers’ anthem, Long Train Runnin’. Its gut-punching question, Without love, where would you be now? captures the reality of our love, as if caring were a necklace she dons on occasion. I grit my teeth as I hear the song’s refrain.
Spider-Man 2 (7/10 Rating) Released June 30, 2004 Streaming on Disney+ For rent/purchase on all major platforms. Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi PG-13: Stylized action violence 2h 7m Spider-Man 2 is probably not a Movie You Missed, but given the rise of superhero movies over the last 20 years and the return of Tobey Maguire... Read More
Now that we’ve reached the month in which spring departs and summer debuts, let me tell you my thoughts of a little flower which began this spring season. This flower is an annual, but giving lasting, perennial pleasure in its sighting. In contrast to the slow, green rise of the daffodil stalks above the ground,... Read More
Jamie Gilbert has not always been the bold and outgoing human being she is today. She was quite shy in her youth. It was her mother who encouraged her to step out of her shell and try something new when signing up for her middle school electives. Her mom told her she should sign... Read More
Troy (7/10 Rating) Released May 14, 2004 For rent/purchase on all major platforms. Genre: Drama, War, Adventure R: Graphic violence and some sexuality/nudity 2h 43m Based on Homer’s poem “The Iliad ”, Troy is one of Wolfgang Peterson’s last movies as a director and is likely the best telling of this Greek mythological tale.... Read More
Well, not long ago, I sang the National Anthem again for the Demon Deacons, specifically the Wake Forest/Syracuse game. It seems that each time I sing at the Lawrence Joel Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum is unique (I don’t mean some swell-headed uniqueness, but rather, the uniqueness of the day, just as every day of life is... Read More
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