Brooke’s speech was one of the most heartfelt I’ve ever heard.  Truly she knew him from their childhoods to a point where they could understand each other.  There were snippets in her speech that only …

This is one of my favorite books out there.  In fact, I still remember the Reading Rainbow episode highlighting this book.  Did I just show my age?  The movie looks like it’s going to be …

Dan Wilson is one of my favorite writer/musicians out there.  I’ve followed him since his Semisonic days (I started off with waking up to Closing Time on MTV).  When I think of musicians, I think …

Poor Farrah Fawcett.  Having her death eclipsed by Michael.
Around here, Michael Jackson’s death has made a lot of noise.  My co-worker knew about his demise before most: he read it on TMZ–or something like that.  …

This guy makes my kids and me laugh.  Check him out.  His videos kind of remind me of the crazy stuff my friends and I used to tape.  This is what happens when you’re stuck …

Maybe one day I’ll be this good. If I add a string every year, I’ll be there in 6 years or so. Jean Baudin is awesome! He’s one of my favorite over …

The USS Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg’s job is not over.  This 523-foot ship was built in 1944 (originally the USS General Harry Taylor) and then later converted into a Missile Range Instrumentation Ship.  The ship …