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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 […]

Government

The First Branch of Government is…

Congress is the first branch of government… Or so it used to be… The Constitution clearly defines the three branches of government; legislative, executive and judicial.  Articles I, II, and III. Congress makes the laws, executive enforces the laws and judicial interprets and explains the laws. And though there is no specific mention of checks […]

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, […]


 
 
 

 

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...
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The Tonight Show

I haven’t watched The Tonight Show in 22 years. The last full show I watched was the night Johnny Carson said his farewell in 1992. Jimmy Fallon is the new host of The Tonight Show. I am watching The Tonight Show again. Let m...
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An Adventure in Bath Towels

When was the last time YOU went shopping for bath towels? I would venture a guess that it’s not something you even think about. I certainly didn’t, until I stopped one day and looked at mine. Then I started doing the math&#...
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Where is the Nearest Pay Phone?

Stop for a minute – When was the last time you saw a pay phone on the street? At a gas station? In a Hotel? You haven’t because they don’t exist anymore… Dammit if I wasn’t driving down the street one day and ...
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The Paparazzi…

The first awards show of the year is always the Golden Globes. This year, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler hosted, supposedly for the third and final time. Three must be the magic number – Ricky Gervais hosted three times as well...
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Rookie Quarterback Hype

In the past few years, we’ve seen a number of college quarterbacks win the Heisman Trophy, get drafted into the NFL as first round draft picks, start their professional careers to grand fanfare and subsequently, implode. Cons...
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