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Monthly Archives: November 2008

And I’ve Loved G ‘n R Since “Lies”

Guns ‘n Roses‘ 1988 release Lies was a solid piece of work. Patience made the album an immediate classic. Gun ‘n Roses’ 1990 followup Appetite for Destruction secured the band a place in rock ‘n roll history with Welcome to the Jungle and Sweet Child ‘o Mine. Then, in consistent defiance of expectation, G ‘n [...]

Thanksgiving Years Past

In previous years, my mother hosted our family Thanksgiving. My cousin’s daughter Stephanie presented my mother with this Thanksgiving celebration drawing she drew as an art assignment. I think Stephanie was in 2nd or 3rd grade. Stephanie is now 16 and in high school. You can only imagine how embarrassed she’ll be if she happens [...]

Howard’s Bigger Than Oprah

This double-page spread appeared in Sunday’s New York Times. Finally, the world sees that Howard is bigger than both Oprah and Martha! It took some time, but The King of All Media has truly been crowned. Thank you Sirius. Thank you XM. Thank you Howard for helping create new media.

I helped make history today.

2008 Holiday Season Movie Pics

While most Philadelphians are spending this morning recuperating from a week of joyous celebration after the Phillies World Series win, my celebrating has just begun with today’s New York Times 2008 holiday movie guide. Following are my pics taken among their pics.
Boy in the Stripped Pajamas, The (2008, dir. Mark Herman with Vera Farmiga and [...]