Larry the Cat of 10 Downing Street on Liz Truss’ resignation as Great Britain’s Prime Minister.
Cats decide when to wake you up, when petting is permitted—and when they’ve had enough.
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“I just adore a penthouse view.” (And say…that Mondrian is pretty swell, too.)
As a kid in middle school, Green Acres was one of my favorite sitcoms. We watched it as a family. …
Menacing? You bet, if you’re an undead revenant feeding on the vital essence of the living.
I’ve never personally staked a vampire—but if I ever have an inclination to, this looks like it might just make …
While reading about the 2022 Nobel Prize winners, I was reminded of a much simpler time.
Edith J Proctor of Peabody, Kansas wins chemistry award for perfecting library paste …
They invited every single person they knew. Yet, so few came. (Stamp photo: U.S. Park Service)
I’m a proud American, and I’m dubious about the future of democracy
Never forget. Listen to the magnitude of our 9/ll loss, hour by tragic hour. 1010 WINS Archive.
This weekend marks the 21st anniversary of September 11, 2001—a miserable day that forever changed America. Today, as part of …
#BoycottCNN has been trending on Twitter for days. “Refreshed” CNN logo revealed.
I hear they have a new tagline also. “CNN, News with a Long Red Tie.” (They were working on a …
I responded to a snarky, FOMO-themed email by grading and lightly proofing it.
I love it when an email arrives and suggests a blog post that almost writes itself. Here’s a case in …
“The two additional bathrooms both have en-suite baths, with one currently set up as a library.”
Well, this seems problematic. At the very least ill-conceived: “The two additional bathrooms both have en-suite baths, with one currently …
Housewerks Salvage at the Chesapeake Gas Company gets a visit from BmoreArt.
“Shafts of sunshine bathe stained glass from a Federal Hill church demolished for townhomes, a crystal chandelier with dozens of …
Rare 1975 interview with Hal Prince and Stephen Sondheim to stream via NYPL for first time.
Since 1970, the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive (TOFT) has preserved live theatrical productions and documented the creative contributions …
My New Year’s doleful weather prediciton (or why I don’t go to Vegas and gamble).
On New Year’s Day, the air in Baltimore was dense and heavy. Nearly 60 degrees outside, humidity at 98 percent …
My first thought was, “What’s this recommendation based on? You say you know me?”
I received an email from Netflix today. It offered just one show they thought I might enjoy: Word Party Presents …
I received an email invitation last week. It was so intriguing, I had to read it and watch.
I received the invite last Wednesday, logged on to Sotheby’s Thursday morning, and watched. And for an art-lover, the announcement …
“You’ve got spunk. [CUT TO MARY FOR REACTION SHOT] I hate spunk.” Remembering Ed Asner.
I was extremely sad when I learned, last Sunday, that Ed Asner had died. Ed was so much more than …
Victims of hurricane Ida need our support. Scammers pretending to be charitable organizations do not.
Know who you’re giving your hard-earned money to. Take a few minutes to do some investigation before you get out …
Uber: COVID-19 safety guidance doesn’t have to be complicated, confusing, or cryptic.
Here we go again. COVID infections are climbing at alarming rates in the United States. Yet, safety guidance varies from …
I’ve announced my retirement from full time work. And now, it’s time for a meat-based cocktail.
FIRST, MY RETIREMENT A note sent by my manager at T. Rowe Price to the firm: A New Chapter for …
On Juneteenth, I’m listening to the voices of former slaves as they tell their stories.
Last week I received an email from Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress. In part she wrote, “This June, we …