Valentine for Flipper

 Posted by on February 14, 2013 at 5:58 am
Feb 142013
 
Valentine for Flipper

One of the most important cultural centers in the ancient world was founded by a dolphin. According to a Homeric Hymn, the creature jumped aboard a ship sailing from Crete and commanded the mariners to build a sanctuary at Delphi. The animal was said to be a manifestation of the Greek god Apollo. Apollo Delphinios.

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5 REASONS CHRONIC ILLNESS IS FABULOUS

 Posted by on May 14, 2012 at 12:40 pm
May 142012
 
5 REASONS CHRONIC ILLNESS IS FABULOUS

1. Weight loss
Sure, at first you gain weight, laying around on your ass, eating bon bons and watching reruns of Charmed and Gossip Girl. Not to mention the midnight sugar bowl runs brought on by the anxiety medicine cravings. BUT, given enough time, you will lose your job. This means you will no longer be able to afford food.

A Woman and Her Beard

 Posted by on May 11, 2012 at 8:41 pm
May 112012
 
A Woman and Her Beard

Last year, an Italian woman on Real Housewives of New Jersey admitted to dry shaving the hairs on her chin and lip. Of course, this is second hand information since I would NEVER watch that train wreck of a reality tv show. Never. Anyway Caroline Manzo was bashed hardily by viewers, commentators, and even her supposed reality peeps.

The death and return of Barnabas Collins

 Posted by on April 20, 2012 at 10:51 pm
Apr 202012
 
The death and return of Barnabas Collins

A little news tidbit conjured up early childhood memories of the gothic soap opera Mom forbade me to watch (because it scared me so much). I can still recall the goosebumps I felt when I heard that theme music, and I’d try to sneak a few fascinated glimpses before she would make me turn off the TV.

Surfing Pop Culture: Dick Clark Presents…

 Posted by on April 19, 2012 at 4:39 pm
Apr 192012
 
Surfing Pop Culture: Dick Clark Presents...

Dick Clark was my first boss in Hollywood and, still, I almost never met the man. Deep within the ivy-covered brick walls of his Burbank building, I would nervously peek into his office on my way to the copier. He was often obscured by paper, people streaming in and out, or his two giant dogs who sniffed me like they owned the place. But I never entered until the day I delivered a memo.