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My Favorite Realistic Lawyer Movies
Over the years I have watched quite a few lawyer or lawyer related movies. Admittedly, there are quite a few I have not watched. Usually, the ones I haven’t watched are because, upfront, I have decided, for one reason or another, that they are not going to be any good, mainly because my unrealistic meter…
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Remembering James Garner and the Fastest Soap Opera on Wheels, the 1966 Movie “Grand Prix”
My favorite James Garner role was that of Pete Aron, the American Formula One driver in the 1966 movie “Grand Prix.” His was a perfect, understated, cool and confident portrayal befitting a top driver in the deadly world of Formula One in the 1960s. Here is your spoiler alert, as if the same is needed…
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My Insect Bite From Hell
Yes, I saw him come in the door. I think it was a he because he packed so much punch. Then again, considering the venom … Ha, ha. Anyway, it was a fly. It looked like a routine, run of the mill, fly. Maybe a tad bit more robust than usual. And a bit of…
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To Relax, Enter the World of the Cat
I have read a lot of things about the benefits of meditation. I have never gotten into it, but let me clue you in on something I have done from time to time. It is relaxing and enjoyable in a very quiet way. I call this “Enter the World of the Cat.” You only…
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ESPN has done a Great Job on 2014 World Cup Studio Coverage
ESPN should be congratulated on the fantastic job they have done with the 2014 World Cup studio coverage. The announcers and commentators have done a great job and are really first rate. The part of the studio show called “Last Call” has been especially enjoyable. This reminds me of my previous favorite studio show, “Clu…
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LZ Lark 11 World Cup Awards for 2014
Below are the LZ Lark 11 World Cup Awards for 2014. I’m no expert, but my heart is in the right place. Best Uniforms: Host Brazil’s yellow jersey and white shorts with white socks. You look marvelous. Team to watch in 2018: Belgium. These young guns are going to be even more of a handful…
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The Look of Success: Journalism School Hacks Cultivated Skid Row Aura
When I first started hanging out in the newsroom of my college newspaper, I immediately noticed the phenomena known as the J-School Hack. Now, mind you, this was quite a while ago. Yes, kids, there were typewriters at the desks. You could actually make a print of a letter right there on a piece of…