Winter is officially halfway over … what better way to celebrate than by enjoying the sweet and tart, bright and citrusy flavor of grapefruit?
Who is Hedy Lamarr, and why should we care about her? A Hollywood star in the 1940s, Lamarr was better known for her dazzling beauty than her middling thespianship. You may be too young to remember her; but imagine Scarlett Johansson developing a cutting-edge cancer treatment, or Olivia Munn discovering a new planet in the solar system, and you’ll realize why a Golden Age movie actress is the subject of a Digital Age film.
There was a 40-vehicle pile-up on U.S. 31 near Muskegon last month. Police blamed the usual suspects: speed and stupidity.
Welcome to 2018 and congratulations – you’ve made it through another year!
I always look forward to a brand-new year – it’s like starting over with a clean slate. But, I want to take a few moments and reflect back on my 2017. It was a challenging year in some respects, but I like to view challenges as learning experiences and opportunities for personal growth. I had many positive experiences in 2017 – here are of few of the highlights.
The lovely yet formidable Marcia and I recently celebrated our 34th wedding anniversary. That sounds like a long time, but it’s really only slightly more than three decades, which, when you think about it, is only a blip in time when compared to glaciers, the stars and, you know, rocks and stuff.
Rather than continuing the old New Year’s traditions of sipping bubbly and watching the “ball” drop, consider shaking the celebration up a bit. It’s YOUR New Year’s … make it NEW!
Not long ago, Turner Classic Movies filled my television screen with yet another showing of Lust for Life, the still-popular 1950s biopic starring Kirk Douglas. Not long after, I could tune in my radio to hear the haunting 1970s Don McLean ballad, “Vincent.”
Every January first at midnight, there are certain things you can count on if you’re in a bar or other large, public gathering.
Happy New Year! Last year is old news, and I hope you’re not sitting and thinking about what you could have done better. That is now the past, and you have a fresh start.
The U.S. economy improved in 2017. After growing at a sluggish 1.2 percent in the first quarter, the economy grew at a solid 3.1 percent in the second quarter, and 3.3 percent in the third. Third quarter growth was surprisingly strong, given the hurricanes. The New York Federal Reserve estimates fourth quarter growth at 3.2 percent – this means that the economy grew by 2.7 percent in 2017, compared to 1.95 percent in 2016.
