Cuba Libre
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Today’s news that the United States of America might finally normalize diplomatic relations with the island nation of Cuba comes as a long-overdue surprise and welcome stunner. It’s about damned time. Bravo!
Instructions For Those Who Send Christmas Cards
Read MoreAllow me to take this occasion to express my deepest gratitude to so many of you out there who sent me a Christmas card this year, or to appease the political correctness police — “a holiday card.”
Remembering Christopher Hitchens, Who Died Three Years Ago Today
Read MoreChristopher Hitchens died three years ago today. His life spanned 62 immensely productive years. One presumes his words and ideas shall endure for a considerably longer time. Even after his death, Hitchens remains a giant force of intellect worth reacquainting ourselves with regularly, and not just by those who share(d) his views.
Could You Last a Week Without a Smartphone?
Read MoreLast week, I called a “time out.” Fed up with a growing dependency on communication devices — and shackled pretty much to iEverything (which means my iPhone, iPad, iPod, and the Internet) — I finally said, “enough!” I surrendered my smartphone.
“Top Five” Bottoms Out Big-Time
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Here are my top five reasons to skip the brazenly atrocious “Top Five,” the new movie written and directed by Chris Rock.
Scattershooting, while wondering whatever happened to….
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Which State Has the Worst Drivers?
Read MoreFlorida is a wonderful place to visit. But I wouldn’t want to drive here.
Things We Should (Probably) Do That Might Sound Ridiculous
Read MoreLet’s talk about things we should do — including things that are practical, but seemingly ridiculous. In other words, let’s discuss some crazy ideas that actually make perfect sense, but which are unlikely ever to be taken seriously let alone adopted by mainstream society.
Payless Rent-a-Car Sucks!
Read MoreFollowing a jam-packed five-hour flight over the long Thanksgiving weekend, a typical flight-during-the-holidays hell that was delayed more than four hours, this photo shows the display of horror I saw upon my arrival at Fort Lauderdale International Airport. You’re looking at an empty service counter at 1:15 am. Poof! Where is everybody?
Best Film of the Year? (Movie Review: “The Theory of Everything”)
Read MoreStephen Hawking is the shocking incongruity of a scintillating mind cradled within a helpless body.
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