Through the Looking Glass
Ottawa has purchased dozens of body scanners at a quarter million a pop to install in the country’s airports. And I say, hurray! …
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Slap This
Consumer Reports Magazine has conducted tests on those infomercial products that launch crazes, parodies and pop culture mockery.  And while it might not come as a surprise that a Snuggie, a Slap-Chop or a Sham-Wow doesn’t live up to the late-night hype, it’s fascinating reading about the tests they were put through.  …
Going on the Offensive
I never aim to offend but sometimes I do anyway.   If someone is personally affronted by my telling of my own truth, well, it’s not really my business,is it? And that philosophy works in both directions. …
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Had Ourselves a Harrod’s Little Christmas
We are not alone in skipping Christmas and skipping off to Las Vegas. A few hundred thousand of our closest friends are here as well. Another Harley-riding couple from Seattle did what we did and rented a bike to tour around over the holidays. …
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A Couple of Things Before I Go…
If you’re wondering why the death of actress Brittany Murphy is news, there are two movies that justify it. …
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Fame for Fame’s Sake
Sometimes there are moments when you shake your head and wonder what in the heck this world is coming to. …
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Not Holding A Torch
I’ve never made much of a secret of my apathetic feelings toward the Olympics. …
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Disco Gets Its Due
Finally, the genius that is Abba gets recognition from the music industry at large! …
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Apostrophe Catastrophe
I know this isn’t new territory. I know I’m bordering on a fixation. But the errant apostrophe continues to drive me nuts! …
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Feminist Gone Wrong
Gloria Allred started her career with the best of intentions. …
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A Travel Guide – You!
Perhaps I’ve mentioned that we’ll be spending Christmas in Las Vegas. …
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Things (on TV) That Make You Go, Hmmmm
We regularly watch two hour-long TV shows: The Mentalist and Fringe. …
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Beeng Kairfull With Wurds
It really bugs me when words are misspelled. …
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A Fractured Fairy Tale
Once upon a time there was a very rich and pampered golfer who lived in the land of I Can Have Everything I Want. …
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Cowards with Keyboards
Anyone in the public eye gets a little bit of hate mail. If you don’t, you’re not making an impact. …
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