A White Peacock
You’re looking at an animal I didn’t know existed until a couple of weeks ago. Yes, a white peacock. Here’s the story behind it.
Review: “Mickey 17”
I’m not usually a fan of movies which take place in a dystopian future, but decided to give “Mickey 17” (from the writer/director of “Parasite” and star Robert Pattinson) a try. Here’s my review.
A Windy Diversion
My wife and I had a bit of an airline adventure this week when our flight home to St. Louis had to be diverted to Nashville. Here’s the story.
Craig Ferguson Is So Happy
My wife and I really enjoyed Craig Ferguson on his most recent standup tour, so I’m happy to see there’s now a streaming version, which I have embedded here for your viewing pleasure.
Clint Hill, “Five Presidents”
I just heard about the death of former Secret Service agent Clint Hill, so I’ve dug into my archives for a conversation I had with him about his actions on the day JFK was assassinated and his work protecting four other presidents.
About That Oscars Show
These were the highlights and lowlights of last night’s Oscars telecast, from Conan O’Brien as host to some odd choices made by the show’s producers — and the shout-outs to sex workers, of course.