“Action” films in the 2010s and into today are basically of two types: a karate festival honed to choreographed perfection … More
Month: June 2025
This morning’s ‘hint’ of a ‘red sky at morning’ didn’t last in the overcast
I saw this hint of a possible “red sky at morning” as I ran an early errand today (Sunday, June … More
Hooray for Hollyweird! ‘Blazing Saddles’ is perfect today (June 28) on Mel Brooks’ 99th birthday
We’re at the beginning of the summer of 2025 and I’m continuing the fractured phrase: Hooray for Hollyweird! Most of … More
More clouds bring more proof we’re back in a ‘normal’ summer rainfall sequence
It was a dark, rain-filled cloud that arrived over our neighborhood yesterday (Thursday, June 26, 2025) shortly after 4 p.m. … More
Hooray for Hollyweird! ‘The Getaway’ is Peckinpah’s best and pure cinema magic for McQueen, MacGraw
We’re at the beginning of the summer of 2025 and I’m continuing the fractured phrase: Hooray for Hollyweird! Most of … More
I’ve finalized (for now) my ‘buddies’ on our new desk at home
I’ve finalized (at least for now) my “buddies” and tchotchkes for my new desk at our home here in Naples, … More
Yes! We’re back to a ‘normal’ rainy season of almost-daily storms
We’re starting to see a “normal” rainy season here in Southwest Florida for 2025. Last year and somewhat the year … More
Hooray for Hollyweird! ‘Kelly’s Heroes’ turns 55 today!
We’re at the beginning of the summer of 2025 and I’m continuing the fractured phrase: Hooray for Hollyweird! Most of … More
Here’s a load of grass coming into Naples
Ever wonder where your yard’s sod came from (if you have a sodded lawn, that is)? It came from a … More
Hooray for Hollyweird! ‘Caddyshack II’ is a steaming pile … stay away!
We’re at the beginning of the summer of 2025 and I’m continuing the fractured phrase: Hooray for Hollyweird! Most of … More
A different location and a different CCSO decoy!
Here’s the latest decoy patrol cruiser in the area near our home here in Naples, Fla. The Collier County Sheriff’s … More
Not everyone enjoys seeing a lizard on the patio (I do!)
Frankly, I enjoy seeing small lizards on the patio of our home here in Naples, Fla. They scurry about and … More
Another contrail … another posting on my blog
It appears to be a time of the year when I don’t see too many contrails over Southwest Florida. Here’s … More
Hooray for Hollyweird! ‘Aliens’ is superior to the superior sci-fi thriller ‘Alien’
We’re at the beginning of the summer of 2025 and I’m continuing the fractured phrase: Hooray for Hollyweird! Most of … More
June 19 is national Watch Day … so, you can celebrate your timepiece!
Today, Thursday, June 19, 2025, is national Watch Day. No, it’s not a day to watch something, but about celebrating … More
Back-to-back Stanley Cups! Way to go, Florida Panthers!
When our family became big fans of the Florida Panthers in 2014, we hoped to one day see them win … More
Rain, rain has come back to stay … yay!
I’ve noted how much we’ve needed rain here in Southwest Florida and the region HAS returned to a normal patter … More
Hooray for Hollyweird! ‘The Odessa File’ turns back the clock to the 1960s in (West) Germany
We’re at the beginning of the summer of 2025 and I’m continuing the fractured phrase: Hooray for Hollyweird! Most of … More
What’s This? Less and less use for one in today’s world
Here’s my next submission to my “What’s This?” posts. I can’t show you the entire thing or it will be … More
A RIP for author Frederick Forsyth; a belated RIP for author Joseph Wambaugh
As I’ve aged, my favorite artists from cinema to music to the world of literature get closer to their passing. … More
Father’s Day 2025: A wonderfully creative gift … a desk pad!
Today, Sunday, June 15, 2025, is Father’s Day! It’s also the final round of golf’s U.S. Open, but that’s a … More
On the road (again): You don’t often see a Freemasonry specialty plate
I didn’t see anything snarky or funny or sports-themed from this license tag, but I wanted to present it on … More
Before afternoon rain threatened, it was a gorgeous, sunny day on the patio!
Before today’s afternoon overcast threat of rain, it was a beautiful sunny day on our patio here in Naples, Fla., … More
Hooray for Hollyweird! ‘Maid to Order’ burdened with stereotypes, but comes out ahead!
We’re at the cusp of the summer of 2025 and I’m continuing the fractured phrase: Hooray for Hollyweird! Most of … More