I’d be interested in hearing about your best moment of 2006. What stands out to you? A good moment, a funny moment, a touching moment. What is your best memory of 2006? I’ll share mine later this week. Read More →
This website has fabulous pictures from the day Pearl Harbor was attacked. I suggest taking a look. It also has a breakdown of the ships that were sunk and lives that were lost. Read More →
Today marks what may well be the last gathering of Pearl Harbor survivors. 7:55 this morning marked the 65th anniversary of the attack that marked the beginning of World War II involvement for the United States. I really hope that there will be a 70th anniversary meeting for the men, who gather every 5 years, but most members are in their 80s. I think we all ought to take a moment today to remember... [Read more]
Now, in the interest of full disclosure, I have to tell you we don’t celebrate Christmas. The reasons are too numerous to go into here. However, when my cousin sent me this Christmas message, I wanted to pass it along, so here it is: Dear children, It has come to my attention that many of you are upset that folks are taking My name out of the season. Maybe you’ve forgotten that I wasn’t actually... [Read more]
Graduate journalism students at prestigious Columbia University are upset after rumors circulated at the school and in the media that one or more members of a media ethics course cheated on an exam. Some are concerned that the scandal will taint their degree from Columbia– a degree which costs close to $100,000 to obtain. The professor of the course is giving a make-up question of sorts, dealing... [Read more]
Perhaps someone can explain to me WHY this happens… If you try this at home, let me know if it works. I’m planning to try it tomorrow. Read More →
As many of you with small children probably know, The Wiggles are down a man. Yellow Wiggle, Greg Page, is leaving The Wiggles due to illness and will be replaced by Sam Moran. Greg is suffering from orthostatic intolerance, which causes dizziness, fatigue and nausea. Greg is a favorite Wiggle in our house and will be missed. Here’s hoping he makes a full recovery soon. Read More →