The closing of the formerly great metropolitan newspaper raises questions. The already beleaguered newspaper industry took another hit with the shutting down of another formerly high-profile paper. The Daily Planet announced it was ceasing publication immediately. Prior to shutting down the Daily Planet was the Three Times a Week Planet…

This knowledge should make life easier for you and those around you. — As we go along in life, we should pick up different life skills. Those skills can help us survive different stages of life. By the time we hit 60, we’re nearing the final leg of the marathon that is our life. Hopefully, having, or acquiring these skills will help. And…

That really was a great ensemble cast. During the late 70s and early 80s, TV audiences were graced with a great comedy called, “Taxi.” The show featured a great ensemble cast and really sharp writing. Many cast members went on to have huge careers post-Taxi. Judd Hirsch, Danny Di Vito…

Things haven’t gone that well for the good ole boys. From 1979–85 TV audiences had the opportunity to follow the adventures of the Duke family as they battled the forces of evil headed up by Boss Hogg. Admittedly, the forces of evil under the direction of Boss Hogg were pretty…

Plus, other stuff you may have wondered about him. Randolph Scott was one of the greatest westerns actors in motion picture history. While John Wayne might get the vote as the number one cowboy in cinema history, it was Randolph Scott that got props in “Blazing Saddles.” You probably remember…

Here are some factors to consider. When I was growing, my father had dogs. Hunting dogs to be exact. My dad’s philosophy about dogs was they had to earn their keep. I guess they had to help keep food on the table. In addition, they stayed outside. There was also…

This guy has had some great PR. Wyatt Earp is probably the best-known lawman from the Old West. It seems that Wyatt was the beneficiary of great PR via movies, TV and even literature, though I may be using the term “literature” a little loosely. Having Kurt Russell portray Earp…

How big of a role do you want a fast-food place to play in your life? I like Chic-fil-A. I like their food, they are generally well organized when you go through their drive through, plus, their employees are polite. Those last two points are becoming rarer in today’s world…

He may be the best action hero of all time. When I saw “Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark,” I thought it was the best movie I had ever seen. It’s still at least a top five. Jones is my favorite action hero. While “Crystal Skull” wasn’t…