Category Archives: Entertainment
What color is a mirror?
What color is a mirror? It’s a very interesting little educational article I found by accident on YouTube. I disbelieve their assertion about “green” for mirrors, feeling it to be caused by the composition of the glass made to make … Continue reading
PBS is not a bargaining chip
The more I think about Governor Romney’s comments about cancelling funding for PBS, the more angry I get. He makes it sound as if so much money will be saved, as if it will go so far to balance to … Continue reading
Remembering Veterans
I try to make it a habit on Veterans Day and Memorial Day to watch movies or go to monuments that will help me remember those who have died in the service of our country. One year I saw Saving … Continue reading
Just for something lighthearted
Bohemian Rhapsody – the Polka. Thank you, Weird Al.
Simple Pleasures
I was watching TV when Aine let out a holler from the floor in front of my chair. I looked down and realized it was a hunting cry. The ring from a milk bottle was her intended target. I paused … Continue reading
Austin Museum Day, Sunday, September 23
Many museum venues in Austin will be open free of charge on Sunday, September 23, for Austin Museum Day. For a complete list of activities, please visit this press release. Below is the press release from the Texas Department of … Continue reading
Out of the Depths
I was getting ready for bed. Suddenly, cheesy 1960s music popped into my head. I paid attention for a minute. Oh, my! It’s the theme song from The Munsters. I haven’t even thought of that show in years. Where did … Continue reading
It pays to be nice
I stopped at the Sonic on my way home from the vet this morning to pick up some lunch. I pressed the button and waited. After a while, I wondered if perhaps I hadn’t pressed it hard enough and pressed … Continue reading
God has many faces
God has many faces. That is my belief. While I call myself Christian, and choose to worship God through that framework, I believe my friends of other faiths are worshiping the same God. If you’ve never had the chance to … Continue reading
I had a dream…
…and I had put pencil and paper next to the bed so I got it recorded this time. It was more coherent than some. I was driving somewhere, changing lanes right (one lane at a time) to make a turn, … Continue reading