Does The President Realize What He’s Saying?

I'm a bit annoyed. I listened to President Trump this week as he spoke on Long Island, NY. He was there to discuss what he calls an administration priority -- combatting gang violence using the scourge of the violent gang, MS-13, as the example. Don't get me wrong. I am all for ridding people of … Continue reading Does The President Realize What He’s Saying?

TBT: Cereal Edition

A lot of my "wit and wisdom" comes quite honestly from the person I like to think is the smarter of the two of us in my marriage -- my wife Karen. Here is her latest offering from her blog, The KReative Corner. I think the link within may bring back some memories for you. … Continue reading TBT: Cereal Edition

When Did We Lose Total Control?

So far...I've resisted using this space as a sounding board for the -- shall we say -- strangeness coming out of the White House. That ends now. What in the blue hell is going on??!! We are not long past 100 days of the Donald Trump presidency and what we've seen are a laundry list … Continue reading When Did We Lose Total Control?

Thank You, Babe!

There are not many things that make you feel like you're on top of the world. A trip to the 86th floor Observation Deck of the Empire State Building in New York with Karen Henderson R. Scott literally represented what she has been to my life. Let me be clear. Karen has a husband who … Continue reading Thank You, Babe!

Al Jarreau (1940-2017)

It was what I feared. When I wrote last week that I was saddened that Al Jarreau has suddenly retired from touring, I never expected he would be gone so soon after...but sudden retirements lend themselves to these kinds of outcomes. A co-worker of mine spoke of interviewing Al some years back...and recalled how Al … Continue reading Al Jarreau (1940-2017)

Three Eras…Three Endings (sort of)

When I came into the office, the news hit me about three people in the public entertainment eye who have made decisions that the current phases of their careers will change. I'll offer thoughts on all three here. Bob Costas Watching an Olympic games on NBC will not be the same for me. As a … Continue reading Three Eras…Three Endings (sort of)