Category Archives: Lifestyle

Keeping my sanity while remodeling my kitchen, baths and more.

Over the past year, I’ve been seriously working on redesigning my kitchen and dining room. Before the rooms were gutted, the kitchen and dining room were the traditional set up; two separate rooms. Tucked in a far corner of the

Keeping my sanity while remodeling my kitchen, baths and more.

Over the past year, I’ve been seriously working on redesigning my kitchen and dining room. Before the rooms were gutted, the kitchen and dining room were the traditional set up; two separate rooms. Tucked in a far corner of the

New London CT. CT Lyric Opera Ends Season with Tosca

Tosca, the opera is filled with intrigue, secret police, love and betrayal, mystery, and a plot that thickens to a fever pitch. Tosca, the woman, the diva, the heroine who plunges to her death in an act of defiance. The music, Giacomo Puccini

New London CT. CT Lyric Opera Ends Season with Tosca

Tosca, the opera is filled with intrigue, secret police, love and betrayal, mystery, and a plot that thickens to a fever pitch. Tosca, the woman, the diva, the heroine who plunges to her death in an act of defiance. The music, Giacomo Puccini

UPDATE: A Young man’s Fancy, a Prom and a Principal’s response.

TATE NOW ALLOWED TO GO TO THE PROM AS REPORTED BY WFSB NEWS. The story reported by FoxNews: “Along with two accomplices, James Tate, an 18-year-old senior [at] Shelton High School in Shelton, Conn., was given a one-day suspension and is barred

UPDATE: A Young man’s Fancy, a Prom and a Principal’s response.

TATE NOW ALLOWED TO GO TO THE PROM AS REPORTED BY WFSB NEWS. The story reported by FoxNews: “Along with two accomplices, James Tate, an 18-year-old senior [at] Shelton High School in Shelton, Conn., was given a one-day suspension and is barred

“Flipside” by HartBeat Ensemble. See it before its gone.

Deep in the heart of any Gotham — or urban center — there’s a rhythmic essence, consisting of spoken word, 8/9 timing, and melodies never heard before. There are jewels waiting to be shared. Flipside by HartBeat Ensemble seeks to bring all of those

“Flipside” by HartBeat Ensemble. See it before its gone.

Deep in the heart of any Gotham — or urban center — there’s a rhythmic essence, consisting of spoken word, 8/9 timing, and melodies never heard before. There are jewels waiting to be shared. Flipside by HartBeat Ensemble seeks to bring all of those

Director Sidney Lumet dies at 86 | JTA – Jewish & Israel News

One of my favorite directors, a Genius among men, that I will long celebrate is Sidney Lumet. I still love Serpico and 12 Angry Men. Having spent years in advertising and working along NY’s “advertising row,” my all time favorite

Director Sidney Lumet dies at 86 | JTA – Jewish & Israel News

One of my favorite directors, a Genius among men, that I will long celebrate is Sidney Lumet. I still love Serpico and 12 Angry Men. Having spent years in advertising and working along NY’s “advertising row,” my all time favorite

Johnny and the Catchers-Wake Up! Its Saturday.

I’ve shared this fabulous find already (Johnny & the Catchers). But its Saturday and what better way to get energized, get up and get moving.

Johnny and the Catchers-Wake Up! Its Saturday.

I’ve shared this fabulous find already (Johnny & the Catchers). But its Saturday and what better way to get energized, get up and get moving.

Could Katie Couric Leave CBS?

Despite Katie Couric perhaps not getting the kind of ratings and notoriety as other news anchors, she was most definitely a household name during the 2008 presidential campaign. Who can possibly forget Couric’s famous interview with then Republican Vice President

Could Katie Couric Leave CBS?

Despite Katie Couric perhaps not getting the kind of ratings and notoriety as other news anchors, she was most definitely a household name during the 2008 presidential campaign. Who can possibly forget Couric’s famous interview with then Republican Vice President

Liz Taylor Dies at 79. An Era Passes.

Dame Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor (27 February 1932 – 23 March 2011). I love old movies; especially the ones from Hollywood’s Golden Age. Hands down, Liz Taylor was one of the greatest actresses from that time.

Liz Taylor Dies at 79. An Era Passes.

Dame Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor (27 February 1932 – 23 March 2011). I love old movies; especially the ones from Hollywood’s Golden Age. Hands down, Liz Taylor was one of the greatest actresses from that time.

Ma Bell and Geraldine’s Purse Phone

There’s a hilarious scene in the 1977 movie, Fun with Dick (George Segal) and Jane (Jane Fonda), where the two hold up the telephone company. There are several lines of people waiting to pay their bills. Instead of the bystanders

Ma Bell and Geraldine’s Purse Phone

There’s a hilarious scene in the 1977 movie, Fun with Dick (George Segal) and Jane (Jane Fonda), where the two hold up the telephone company. There are several lines of people waiting to pay their bills. Instead of the bystanders

8,694 Spam Comments and Counting

When I first started using the Askimet spam filter, I thought, “Wow. This tool is great. Look how much spam it stopped from clogging up my blog.” Now that my spam filter has blocked 8,694 spammers, I have to ask,

8,694 Spam Comments and Counting

When I first started using the Askimet spam filter, I thought, “Wow. This tool is great. Look how much spam it stopped from clogging up my blog.” Now that my spam filter has blocked 8,694 spammers, I have to ask,

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

It’s St. Patrick’s Day and what better way to celebrate than with a good yarn or two. So here’s a quick story that I’ve been told is actually true, a picture that says a thousand words, a Saturday Night Live

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

It’s St. Patrick’s Day and what better way to celebrate than with a good yarn or two. So here’s a quick story that I’ve been told is actually true, a picture that says a thousand words, a Saturday Night Live

Last Enemy | Total Information Awareness. A Most See Movie

Sitting in a surgery waiting room waiting to hear if my relative will pull through her surgery alright is a daunting endeavor. A minute seems like hours; and hours, days. The room is crowded with others waiting for the same

Last Enemy | Total Information Awareness. A Most See Movie

Sitting in a surgery waiting room waiting to hear if my relative will pull through her surgery alright is a daunting endeavor. A minute seems like hours; and hours, days. The room is crowded with others waiting for the same

OMG! Charlie Sheen Stories Drop in Rank

Charlie Sheen’s daily public drama seems to be waning in importance, according to Google news search. Out of the top ten stories being searched in the past 24 hours, Sheen was at No. 9. So what’s ahead of Sheen? Hugo

OMG! Charlie Sheen Stories Drop in Rank

Charlie Sheen’s daily public drama seems to be waning in importance, according to Google news search. Out of the top ten stories being searched in the past 24 hours, Sheen was at No. 9. So what’s ahead of Sheen? Hugo

Oscars 2011. Bland. Predictable. Vanilla.

I didn’t bother watching the Oscars. I rather see performers perform. And the format has become rather predictable over the past few years, wasting a cadre of talent. Emcee’s do a variation of the same predictable routine, a film clip

Oscars 2011. Bland. Predictable. Vanilla.

I didn’t bother watching the Oscars. I rather see performers perform. And the format has become rather predictable over the past few years, wasting a cadre of talent. Emcee’s do a variation of the same predictable routine, a film clip

What keeps You Up at Night?

I’m originally from New York – the city that never sleeps. I used to sleep through fire engine sirens, traffic noise, people, music from local nightspots, and all the sounds a bustling city embraces. In 1978, I moved to Connecticut

What keeps You Up at Night?

I’m originally from New York – the city that never sleeps. I used to sleep through fire engine sirens, traffic noise, people, music from local nightspots, and all the sounds a bustling city embraces. In 1978, I moved to Connecticut

Burden of out of pocket costs on Medicare beneficiaries

Must Read | by The Center for Medicare Advocacy | As the GOP works eagerly and tirelessly to give unnecessary tax breaks to the ultra-rich that sends our deficit reeling, their solution to paying for these taxes cause is to place

Burden of out of pocket costs on Medicare beneficiaries

Must Read | by The Center for Medicare Advocacy | As the GOP works eagerly and tirelessly to give unnecessary tax breaks to the ultra-rich that sends our deficit reeling, their solution to paying for these taxes cause is to place