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Diversity
Which Generation Are You?
Generation: A group of individuals born and living roughly at the same time, often sharing similar cultural experiences, values and life stages. Life stages are infancy, adolescence, young adulthood, middle aged and senior citizens. The notion of generations really became a subject of study around the turn of the 20th century. The very first generation […]
Comedy
The Roses
If you remember the movies, The War of the Roses or The Money Pit and also own a home, you must see The Roses… It’s the story of a married couple who have decided to divorce and both want the house… The husband wants the house because he is an architect by profession and has […]
Political Drama
The Diplomat
Anyone think The Diplomat on Netflix is an NC-17 reincarnation of Madam Secretary? You see it… I know you see it… Kate and Hal Wyler are career diplomats. Kate is now US ambassador to the United Kingdom and her husband is a retired – sorta – ambassador who has a lot to say… Story: This […]
Consumer
Shirley Temple 7UP
6oz Ginger Ale 1oz Grenadine 1 Maraschino cherry The original recipe for a Shirley Temple. The very first mocktail… But did you know there is a name for an alcoholic Shirley Temple? If you add 2 ounces of vodka it becomes… a Dirty Shirley! The lore is that a bartender at Chasen’s restaurant in Beverly […]
Diversity
Finding Religion
Don’t worry. I already found it. It’s not in the practice of religion, it’s in the study… Let me go on… A year ago, my cousin asked me, “What do you think of going to church?” My answer was, “I think going to church is great for some people… I”m not one of those people, […]
CineBistro
CineBistro is a movie theater. No, it’s a restaurant. No, its a movie theater with a restaurant in it or a restaurant with a movie theater in it? Dammit its both! In my travels down the east coast, I came across CineBistro. I...
Tennis 2013
I’ve decided it makes more sense for me to combine my thoughts about Wimbledon and the U.S. Open into one post since my total viewing for both might equal one match in total time… Wimbledon men’s singles: I called it ...
Midnight in Paris
Director: Woody Allen
Actors: Corey Stoll, Kathy Bates, Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams
Genre: Dramedy
Our Review 4.5 / 5 - Excellent
Actors: Corey Stoll, Kathy Bates, Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams
Genre: Dramedy
Our Review 4.5 / 5 - Excellent
The National Museum of African American History and Culture
The National Museum of African American History and Culture. That’s a lot to say, but, if you saw this museum, you might think the title isn’t long enough… So we got in. And it is ominous. It has the most exhibits I’ve ...
Taco Bell Breakfast
I have to take this moment to commend Taco Bell for their latest ad campaign. They’ve launched Taco Bell breakfast and are using Ronald McDonald for testimonials. Brilliant. The catch: Taco Bell has scoured the country for me...
