Bringing in 2013 with Gerry Rafferty

2013 will be a year of trying to get it right this time…  Bringing in 2013 with Gerry Rafferty

Merry Christmas 2012

Hey! What do you know? The Mayans got it wrong and we’re still here. So…
 Merry Christmas 2012

Just In Case The Mayan Calendar is Right

If all the predictions according to the Mayan calendar are correct, then this is the last blog post I will ever write (or of mine you will ever read)…  Just In Case The Mayan Calendar is Right

The End of Windows Home Server

Microsoft made a business decision about Windows Home Server this past July and I’m going to make one too… The End of Windows Home Server

Bill Bailey’s Doctor Qui

As a Doctor Who fan, I found Bill Bailey’s Doctor Qui to be pure enjoyment… Bill Bailey’s Doctor Qui

Skyfall–The Latest in 50 years of James Bond

Skyfall is the best James Bond film in a decade… Skyfall–The Latest in 50 years of James Bond

Thanksgiving Day – 2012

Remember those who serve in our military as you enjoy this Thanksgiving… Thanksgiving Day – 2012

Lego Batman 2 : DC Super Heroes

I don’t play videogames, but when I do – this is the one… Lego Batman 2 : DC Super Heroes

The 53% Have Spoken

For one political party, the 2012 elections offer a history lesson… The 53% Have Spoken

Veteran’s Day 2012

This is an edited repost of my 2008 Veteran’s Day entry… Veteran’s Day 2012

Happy Birthday U. S. Marine Corps 2012

For 237 years, the U.S. Marine Corps has answered the call when this nation had a wrong it needed made right… Happy Birthday U. S. Marine Corps 2012

A Voting Public Service Announcement – 2012

If you don’t know the issues and positions of the candidates, you’ll get what you deserve – expensive and poor Government service… A Voting Public Service Announcement – 2012

The 2012 Veteran’s Day Meal Discounts

As they did last year, several national restaurant chains will offer food specials over the next couple of days to honor U.S. military veterans for their service. The 2012 Veteran’s Day Meal Discounts

Four Horror Movies For Halloween

With Halloween coming up, I thought I’d list four adult horror movies that are good to watch in the daytime and will scare you at night… Four Horror Movies For Halloween

Caring For Camp Lejeune Family Act of 2012

A recently passed law for Camp Lejeune water contamination victims provides veterans with additional VA health care benefits… Caring For Camp Lejeune Family Act of 2012

iCarly’s Series Finale “iGoodbye” Airs Next Month

After 109 episodes, Nickelodeon’s iCarly comes to an end… iCarly’s Series Finale “iGoodbye” Airs Next Month

Doctor Who– Closure for The Angels Take Manhattan

Turns out that Chris Chibnall wrote the missing scene that gives proper closure to the departure of the Ponds in Doctor Who… Doctor Who– Closure for The Angels Take Manhattan

Happy Birthday to the U. S. Navy 2012

The U. S. Navy continues to prove the words of George Washington correct… Happy Birthday to the U. S. Navy 2012

The Stolen Valor Act – Second Try

Congress tries again to get the Stolen Valor Act right… The Stolen Valor Act – Second Try

The Odd Life of Timothy Green

Getting what you need may not be what you wished for…. The Odd Life of Timothy Green

Brooks Robinson Gets A Statue At Camden Yards

The greatest 3rd baseman since Harold Joseph (“Pie”) Traynor gets additional recognition in Baltimore… Brooks Robinson Gets A Statue At Camden Yards

The Doctor Who Fan Orchestra

Fandom is a marvelous thing as the Doctor Who Fan Orchestra proves… The Doctor Who Fan Orchestra

The End of Cul de Sac

I am sad to say that one of my guilty pleasures has ended… The End of Cul de Sac

Scooby Doo! Where Are We Now?

Scooby Doo! Mystery Incorporated! Season 2 came back from hiatus and left us with more questions than answers… Scooby Doo! Where Are We Now?

In Search of a Newspaper

Print newspapers have always been my friends, but the Atlanta Journal-Constitution has recently tested that friendship… In Search of a Newspaper

A Death in Libya and a Screw-Up in Egypt

By failing to police its own, the State Department may have inadvertently contributed to Ambassador Stevens' unfortunate death... A Death in Libya and a Screw-Up in Egypt

Gabrielle Giffords’ Pledge at the DNC

Gabby Giffords provided the heart thumping moment at the Democratic National Committee Convention last week… Gabrielle Giffords’ Pledge at the DNC

Dish Network Revisited

Turns out my problems with “cable TV” weren’t over as I thought… Dish Network Revisited

IP Man–A Movie Review

The film about Bruce Lee’s martial arts teacher isn’t accurate, but it is fun to watch… IP Man–A Movie Review

Popeye’s Girlfriend Has a Website

She was born in 1919 and for 10 years was the star of her own comic strip. Now she has a website… Popeye’s Girlfriend Has a Website

Sundry Items for August

Just a couple of thoughts that didn’t merit their own post: Doctor Who, HBO’s drama "Newsroom" and 5 year old Ethan Ventresca… Sundry Items for August

Ginny Tyler Passes Away

On July 13 (while this blog was on hiatus), with relatively little notice or fanfare, Ginny Tyler passed away at the age of 86… Ginny Tyler Passes Away

My Dad’s Montford Point Marines Bronze Medal

 I am pleased to be a caretaker for part of my Dad's legacy... My Dad’s Montford Point Marines Bronze Medal

The Poll

Sometimes the way to get the answers you want is to ignore the answers you get… The Poll

Affordable Care Act Rebate

Looks like I’m getting a rebate because of “Obamacare” and the Affordable Care Act… Affordable Care Act Rebate

From the folks that brought us Blood+ and Ghost in the Shell come an anime worthy of its hertiage…Seirei no Moribito: Guardian of the Sacred Spirit.

Decide.com – A Buying Decision Website

Now there is a website that tells you when to buy as well as the best price to pay…  Decide.com – A Buying Decision Website

The Legend of Korra Finale

The Legend of Korra finale should answer most questions, but will probably generate new ones, if we’re lucky…  The Legend of Korra Finale

From the ‘I Told You So’ File

Every now and then, I get something right. In this case, I was right about Egypt and the 2012 San Diego Padres...  From the ‘I Told You So’ File

Happy Father’s Day 2012

Sunday is Father’s Day…  Happy Father’s Day 2012

The Hidden Treasure at NASA’s Website

The two words which have become synonymous with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) over the years have been “innovation” and “technology.” We can now add the word "fun." The Hidden Treasure at NASA’s Website

In Search of a Cable TV Provider

Dad doesn't always know best... In Search of a Cable TV Provider

Johnny Depp as Nick Charles – Really?

The Thin Man is more than just Nick Charles or Johnny Depp…  Johnny Depp as Nick Charles – Really?

Toonami Returns

Cartoon Network’s April Fool’s joke returned for real and some of us are happy about it…  Toonami Returns

Chocolate–A Movie Review

A movie review about a flick no longer in the theaters…  Chocolate–A Movie Review

Memorial Day 2012

Memorial Day 2012

Perry Mason and the Case of the Howling Dog

Both Warren Williams and Raymond Burr were Perry Mason. But Williams may have been better…
 Perry Mason and the Case of the Howling Dog

The End of Crock

The comic strip Crock will end its run this weekend… The End of Crock

Facts about the Lie that “Obama Funded the Muslim Brotherhood”

Some bloggers never let the facts get in the way…  Facts about the Lie that “Obama Funded the Muslim Brotherhood”

Smoke Detectors and Barber Shops

Smoke detectors and barber shops make a house a home…  Smoke Detectors and Barber Shops

Disney Got It Right With The Avengers

Disney’s purchase of Marvel Entertainment is looking better everyday… Disney Got It Right With The Avengers

And Then There is Two Steps From Hell

I was looking for a group similar to E.S. Posthumus and I think I found them Two Steps From Hell… And Then There is Two Steps From Hell

And Then There Was Gary Stein

I had purposely stayed away from the story of Gary Stein and the Marine Corps until a decision was rendered… And Then There Was Gary Stein

A Visit to the National Museum of the Marine Corps

The mission of the National Museum of the Marine Corps is to interpret the Corps history... A Visit to the National Museum of the Marine Corps

Young Justice – Oh My!

Young Justice has become the show I hoped it would be; that is, better than Justice League… Young Justice – Oh My!

Orders to Nowhere and Actions Not Words

It has been a while since I last recommended a website, but I have two to recommend with this post... Orders to Nowhere and Actions Not Words

Cul de Sac–Revisited

Richard Thompson’s collaboration with Stacy Curtis means that Cul de Sac will continue... Cul de Sac–Revisited

The Legend of Korra – Avatar Meets Batman Beyond

When you mix Avatar: The Last Airbender and Batman Beyond you get The Legend of Korra and a winner for Nickelodeon...  The Legend of Korra – Avatar Meets Batman Beyond

The Move to Georgia – Part II

When I last left you in this long sad tale, I was in Tucson having dinner...  The Move to Georgia – Part II

Part of Me – A Katy Perry Video

I admit it. I was wrong about this video and Katy Perry...  Part of Me – A Katy Perry Video

The Move To Georgia–Part I

My move from California to Georgia was completed successfully and I am functional and operational…at least, I believe I am... The Move To Georgia–Part I

Things I’ll Miss About California

Next week, I shall close up residence here on the west coast of the United States and set up my new home in Georgia. There will be no new posts to this website during the month of March... Things I’ll Miss About California

A Note About Whitney Houston

The late Whitney Houston was an amazing talent who squandered her gifts with drug use and poor decisions... A Note About Whitney Houston

The Five Best Apps on My Phone

These are the five android apps that I use every single day on my phone…
The Five Best Apps on My Phone

Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness is a Winner

Nickelodeon Studios has a winner on its hand with Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness...
Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness is a Winner

Dwayne McDuffie’s Grand Unification Theory

People remember Dwayne McDuffie’s argument in “Six Degrees of St. Elsewhere (aka The Grand Unification Theory)”, but not its purpose…
Dwayne McDuffie’s Grand Unification Theory

The Curse of Wade Phillips

Any team that hires Wade Phillip is doomed to failure, even after he’s gone… The Curse of Wade Phillips

Eastman Kodak Goes Bankrupt

“Mama, don’t take my Kodachrome away”…Eastman-Kodak declares bankruptcy…
Eastman Kodak Goes Bankrupt

Visiting a Presidential Library Online

Most of us don’t get a chance to visit a Presidential Library, but you can on-line… Visiting a Presidential Library Online

Rawhide on the Starz Encore Western Channel

Sometimes while channel surfing you’ll come across one of those little surprises in life. The Starz Encore Western Channel is broadcasting one now…
Rawhide on the Starz Encore Western Channel

Rick Santorum’s Bogeyman

Rick Santorum draws upon the favorite bogeyman of the GOP in order to get votes and then denies that he did it. Rick Santorum’s Bogeyman

Two Angry Birds Leadership Lessons

Paraphrasing Sigmund Freud, sometimes a game is just a game except it can teach leadership traits. Two Angry Birds Leadership Lessons

The Nuance of Speech Recognition

Nuance buying Vlingo changes everything in 2012… The Nuance of Speech Recognition