The Tropicana Fades Away
The closure this week of the Tropicana hotel/casino in Las Vegas brought back some memories of the times I was there — and several other long-defunct places on The Strip.
Steve!
I have a few thoughts about “Steve!”, Morgan Neville’s two-part documentary on Apple TV+ about Steve Martin.
Legends Poker Room
While in Houston last week, I went to play poker at Legends, a venue with a reputation for very loose action — and occasional gunfire. Here’s what I encountered there.
Road Trip: Johnson Space Center
Four years after visiting the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, I finally made it to NASA’s sister facility, the Johnson Space Center in Texas. I’ve written about the experience here.
Worst Theme Song Lyrics Ever
Did you know there were lyrics to “The Odd Couple” theme song? Did you know that they were horribly bad, and one of the most successful songwriters ever was responsible? Let me explain.
The Gentlemen
Looking for a new limited series to stream? We just binge-watched Guy Ritchie’s new Netflix show. Here’s why I recommend it.