A friend of mine posted a video on Facebook showing him using an apple peeler like the one pictured here, and I was instantly slammed by a virtual tsunami of nostalgia. When our family moved to Lynnwood, circa 1958, my father planted five apple trees and one pear tree...
On this date in 1951, “Paint Your Wagon” opened at the Shubert Theater in New York City for 289 performances. The movie came out in 1969, proving once and for all that Clint Eastwood cannot sing. In case you missed it, “Paint Your Wagon” is the story of a Michigan...
Today starts a three-day weekend for a lot of working folks. Veterans’ Day is always on November 11, and this year it falls on Monday. I love Veterans. My grandfather served during WWI, my father served during the Korean Conflict, and many of my friends and former...
It’s that time of year when I begin hopelessly obsessing about holiday preparations. It’s an annual activity, dating back several decades, and I’ve come to expect (and even embrace!) the gut-churning motivation. Tops on my list of handwringing worries is the fact...
A ticket to the 2013 World Series last week cost anywhere from $110 for nosebleed seats (bring your binoculars) to $1,040 for the lower level cushy comfort behind home plate. A single hot dog and a large beverage ran close to $15. A program was another $15. And don’t...
