They used to be called “selected short subjects” on theater marquees. Now, unless you’re a regular watcher of those vintage comedies, variety acts and travelogues that air between full-length movies on TCM – or if you seek out those new, eight-minute-or-so cartoons shown before certain first-run animated features – there aren’t many theatrical short pictures
There’s a reason it’s called “high season.” There’s a reason more people flock to a place at certain times, that the prices skyrocket and the city fills up so full that it’s nigh on impossible to imagine it any other way. Except that there is a low season. There is a time when visitors
Everyone knows that I love to cook. And food is more than just a meal to me – it’s about making memories with my family. Attached to many of my favorite dishes are fond memories of picnics, backyard barbecues, graduations, weddings, baby showers, birthday celebrations, I could go on and on. When someone I
The Green New Deal, which was proposed by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and supported by numerous presidential candidates, has received a great deal of attention. Proponents advocate that the plan is necessary to reduce carbon emissions. Proponents also claim that implementing green technology, such as upgrading buildings for energy efficiency and switching to renewable energy
In 2008, our country’s entire banking and financial system came to a screeching halt as we realized that the exotic debt instruments that had been created to finance the housing bubble were, possibly, a little too “exotic.” These Collateralized Debt Obligations, were packaged and sold to large banking institutions as “sure things,” and in
What’s one of the best things about spring? Fresh herbs! And whether you have a big yard with a garden or a tiny apartment with no outdoor space at all, as long as you have a window, there is room to create an herb garden. And once you start harvesting your herbs, there are many
I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o’er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze. Continuous as the stars that shine And twinkle on the milky way, They stretched in
One of the things the lovely-yet-formidable Marcia loves most about me is how I’m always generously sharing fascinating news articles with her, regardless of what she’s doing at the time. For instance, the other day, I said, “Listen to this: These researchers at MSU say dogs’ personality traits are shaped by their owners, and
When I first moved to Michigan back in the ‘70s, I was petrified during tornado season. Where I lived in Maryland, tornados were unheard of. So, whenever I saw even a hint of a tornado threat, I ran to the basement! Nowadays, after living in Michigan for so many years, I am no longer petrified
Kale has been the “veggie of the moment” for a few years now, although it has been eaten for over 2,000 years. This cabbage-family plant has leaves that grow continuously, making them popular for farmers and gardeners since they can be harvested throughout an entire season. Locally-grown kale tends to be sweeter in the
This English idiom is used to describe a person or animal that is acting in an odd or eccentric manner. The phrase was derived from the observed antics of the European hare during its breeding season, which peaks in March. During this time of the year, the animal’s behavior includes hopping and jumping excitedly
After a long night of cramming for finals with my then-boyfriend during my sophomore year at Louisiana State University, we decided I would just crash at his place. Jeff lived with his parents, and I was going to stay in the guest bedroom. When we were ready for sleep, I walked toward the first
