Race relations are once again at the forefront of American political and social discussion these days. Whether with regard to the criminal justice system and #BlackLivesMatter, or the continuing battle over the Voting Rights Act, race continues to be a focal point for some of the most heated debates of our time. Are You Sick of […]
My Old Blonde Flame
Nigh on 20 years ago, in the middle of our honeymoon, I spotted the blonde. As Amy and I enjoyed an evening of suds and song in an Irish pub, I noticed signs advertising a new offering, Guinness Breo. It was being test-marketed in a selection of Dublin taverns, a “white beer” that promised a […]
Are you mad at the NHL? Do something about it, then
It’s been a rough summer for the NHL, with multiple players associated with incidents of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Twitter has been ablaze with outrage from all corners over these incidents, and how the NHL and its teams are handling these situations. So what? In the rush to craft the wittiest snipe or most […]
Farewell, Saruman
I’m sad to see the news today that Christopher Lee has passed away at the age of 93. As a kid I loved the Hammer Horror films he made (often with Peter Cushing), which were a staple of Saturday afternoon TV, but it was an even bigger thrill to see him cast in the role […]