“Who’d ever read my blog?” I moaned to myself nearly five years ago. “I’d just create more clutter for folks.” Not exactly the most enlightening way to start my online writing journey, I’d say. Yet, the truth is each of us can…
The Fear Factor
The original film, Halloween, still scares the popcorn out of me! Made on a shoestring back in the late 70s, it has a horror flick’s essential elements: creepy music, genuine scares and, of course, the boogeyman. Nearly everyone has their favorite fright…
Dream House
Reading the local newspaper in 1977 for a ninth grade project, I was distracted by The Home of the Week, a feature spotlighting architectural design. Happily, I clipped the adjoining order form to send away for its blueprint (for a whopping $1.25!). Placing my…
To The Moon And Back
ESPN shared a factoid this morning: golf is the only sport that’s been played on the moon! You’re probably asking yourself, where’s he going with this post? Or, wait a second; Tony watches ESPN? Space links aside, one doesn’t have to…
Diva, La’ Dolly!
Receiving a thunderous applause after arriving onstage at a packed Santa Barbara Bowl this weekend, Dolly Parton was greeted by a male fan’s enthusiastic, “I LOVE YOU!!!” “I thought I told you to wait in the truck,” the country music queen yelled back, as…
If We Build It, They Will Come
Who knew that watching Rona Barrett dish about Hollywood deals and dynamos on Good Morning, America in the late 70s, would lead to my serving as a director on her non-profit foundation, which provides affordable housing solutions for seniors in need? Now, thanks to…
Mystic Movies
Will Smith’s new motion picture, Collateral Beauty, comes out later this year, yet I’m already connecting with the themes of life purpose and The Universe highlighted in its trailer. While waiting for that film’s December 16th release, I can revisit other favorite…
Sock It To Me!
Yesterday, while exercising, I wore a pair of socks that sported holes the size of Montana. Frayed strategically near the lower right ankle and left big toe, the feet coverings didn’t provide much comfort; instead, they generated a set of blisters. The hosiery…
Mind Your Business
“So, can you bend a spoon?” asked the lady with whom I was meeting (on behalf of the non-profit I support) after I’d handed her one of my psychic medium business cards. I could’ve responded with a retort, but didn’t.…
Fits To A T-Shirt
It’s back to school time! I was one of those kids who always anticipated the return to academia. Sans some tiresome geometry homework, I thrived on learning, with teachers being my collective knowledge compass. It was during my formative high…