Last night one had the option of watching either of two no doubt interesting programs on TV: CNN’s The Nineties and the History Channel’s new special on Amelia Earhart. I watched the Earhart program if for no other reason that … Continue reading
If you’re looking for something good to watch on TV this weekend you have, I believe, two excellent choices. Unfortunately they are on at the same time, for the same amount of time, on the same night, with no guarantee … Continue reading
In the 19th century and into the early part of the 20th century it was customary that on the Fourth of July a public official–a mayor, a judge, a justice of the peace–would recite the text of the Declaration of … Continue reading
Super-secret formula to Nationals bullpen success: Begin game with arguably the greatest pitcher in baseball today, one Maxwell M. Scherzer, preferably on a night with his best stuff. Step two, have arguably the best hitter in the game today hit two home … Continue reading
KILLEBREW, Patrick, “Pat,” age 68, passed away peacefully at home, June 20, 2017, after watching the Washington Nationals relief pitchers blow yet another lead. So began Mr. Killebrew’s obituary listed this week in the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Sometimes we alert one another … Continue reading
Every Sunday I read “Date Lab” in the Washington Post magazine insert, the story of a blind date arranged by the Post’s editors and reflected upon by its participants. (It’s usually good for a laugh or two.) This week’s edition is … Continue reading
Mark your calendars: the second annual Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence comes to the Sterling Community Center playground next Tuesday, July 4, 2017, at 11 a.m. Details to follow. … Continue reading
Wednesday’s season finale of Fargo capped a dang good season, though its ultimate conclusion left me scratching my head. Not that I didn’t understand what occurred–just that, well, it was literally inconclusive. Maybe the producers thought they’d ruin it by … Continue reading
This day each year I usually make some comment here or elsewhere about the first day of summer. I suppose this year should be no different. It’s always strange to think of June 21 as the first day of summer. … Continue reading
A page one story in the sports section of my local paper yesterday (that’s The Washington Post) describes a scenario we’ve seen far too many times: owners of ballteam threaten to move if they are not given taxpayer-financed stadium and/or … Continue reading