I have been robbed – something precious has been stolen from me, the music of Jeff Buckley, the virtuoso, singer/songwriter son of the late folk singer Tim Buckley. Jeff Buckley, born November 17, 1966, was on the verge of mass popularity, when he died tragically at the tender age of …

Now that the final game of the playoff series between the Chicago Cubs and the Florida Marlins is over, we can all seek retribution against the fan who INTENTIONALLY interfered with the game by seeking to catch a foul ball. Wow, that is a searing indictment on a person. Call …

In the grandest scheme of things, especially my utterly chaotic life, finding a name for a child shouldn’t be such a big deal really – BUT IT IS. There are far greater ramifications behind one’s name that just letters and syllables. And everyone wants in on the action, which unfortunately, …

Well, I guess I should have predicted it, Michael Moore is the bigger political “tool.” And that is meant in the most unflattering context. With the recent Bill O’Reilly bashing, I would have thought is would be closer than 182 to 100, but I think the fact that Michael Moore’s …

Pabst Blue Ribbon, promiscuous sex and overpriced clothes=HIP.

In some regards I am quite lucky in my role as stepmother to my two stepchildren. They are genuinely nice people and we have come to a relatively basic understanding of each other, but as new territory is crossed, the basic understanding must be retooled. My stepdaughter Kristen starts college …

Who could possibly make suicide bombs seem so benign? Who can make jihad seem like a carnival? Who could make a religion steeped in controversy give you a giggle. Allah, that’s who. I think this classic satire on the Christian “Footprints in the Sand” is perhaps the most effective weapon …

Is it the bloated, gaseous, anti-American dissembler Michael Moore or the bombastic, pompous, flag-wrapped and imperious Bill O'Reilly?

Thanks to everyone who participated in the recent poll, Who Is The Greatest Guitarist Of All Time. Not unpredictably, Jimi Hendrix received the most number of votes with 89, and the following represents everybody else: Stevie Ray Vaughan in second with 43 Eric Clapton in third with 29 Jimmy Page …

The blogosphere is awash in controversy lately over this decision. Some right wing folks have different ideas of what should be done with their tax dollars – and using them to pay for school lunches isn’t one of them. The moderates among us are outraged at the callousness, and they …