Category Archives: Consumers

Lisa Marie and Elvis Presley

What Lisa Marie Presley Told Us About Grief

Being royalty doesn’t shield you from pain or a broken heart. We’ve been learning that from Prince Harry. Now the King of Rock and Roll’s only daughter Lisa Marie Presley has tragically died. The cause of death was termed cardiac

Lisa Marie and Elvis Presley

What Lisa Marie Presley Told Us About Grief

Being royalty doesn’t shield you from pain or a broken heart. We’ve been learning that from Prince Harry. Now the King of Rock and Roll’s only daughter Lisa Marie Presley has tragically died. The cause of death was termed cardiac

Barbara Walters -Television’s Trailblazing Treasure

No one will ever be Barbara Walters again. She was a trailblazer of television, a breaker of barriers, and a slayer of workplace stereotypes to which an entire generation owes their debt to. A pioneer for women broadcast journalists, despite

Barbara Walters -Television’s Trailblazing Treasure

No one will ever be Barbara Walters again. She was a trailblazer of television, a breaker of barriers, and a slayer of workplace stereotypes to which an entire generation owes their debt to. A pioneer for women broadcast journalists, despite

Here’s Hoping For a Hopeful New Year

For the new year, 2023  may we all feel as hopeful as my dog Stanley always does. I am filled with enormous gratitude for all you do to enrich my life, and for your ongoing support of my work. Happy

Here’s Hoping For a Hopeful New Year

For the new year, 2023  may we all feel as hopeful as my dog Stanley always does. I am filled with enormous gratitude for all you do to enrich my life, and for your ongoing support of my work. Happy

Misogyny  Wrapped up in a Mid-Century Christmas Bow

Tis’ the season for the online posting of cringe-worthy, mid-century, sexist Christmas ads guaranteed to provide a hoot at how dated they are. How silly, a woman purring seductively at a Hoover vacuum cleaner. Or a gal nearly orgasmic over

Misogyny  Wrapped up in a Mid-Century Christmas Bow

Tis’ the season for the online posting of cringe-worthy, mid-century, sexist Christmas ads guaranteed to provide a hoot at how dated they are. How silly, a woman purring seductively at a Hoover vacuum cleaner. Or a gal nearly orgasmic over

Mr. Magoo Christmas Carol

For some, it may not be Christmas without Charlie Brown, but my Christmas heart always belonged to Mr. Magoo. Just as I preferred my great American novels in Classic Comic Book form, so I preferred my Charles Dickens in animation.

Mr. Magoo Christmas Carol

For some, it may not be Christmas without Charlie Brown, but my Christmas heart always belonged to Mr. Magoo. Just as I preferred my great American novels in Classic Comic Book form, so I preferred my Charles Dickens in animation.

Sold Straight

  Being 14 is a confusing time no matter what time period you lived in. Understanding the facts of life can feel confusing. Especially when the facts of life you are taught aren’t even facts at all. In fact, they

Sold Straight

  Being 14 is a confusing time no matter what time period you lived in. Understanding the facts of life can feel confusing. Especially when the facts of life you are taught aren’t even facts at all. In fact, they

A Christian Nation Not Just For For Christmas

While some want to keep Christ in Christmas, others desperately want to keep Christ in America. Oh for Christ’s sake! We are not a Christian nation. Well, except maybe at Christmas when it is hard to avoid the 24/7 onslaught

A Christian Nation Not Just For For Christmas

While some want to keep Christ in Christmas, others desperately want to keep Christ in America. Oh for Christ’s sake! We are not a Christian nation. Well, except maybe at Christmas when it is hard to avoid the 24/7 onslaught

Trump Cards- Grifters Gotta Grift

For those still searching for that special last-minute gift to give your MAGA-loving uncle,  Donald Trump has just the answer. He’s just released a collection of digital trading cards!  Sure you can’t put them under your Xmas tree but they

Trump Cards- Grifters Gotta Grift

For those still searching for that special last-minute gift to give your MAGA-loving uncle,  Donald Trump has just the answer. He’s just released a collection of digital trading cards!  Sure you can’t put them under your Xmas tree but they

Irene Cara We Will Remember Your Name

  My heart still races and my endorphins rise whenever I hear this song….what a feeling! Who didn’t want to live forever? If you were young, creative, ambitious, and living in New York City the center of the universe when

Irene Cara We Will Remember Your Name

  My heart still races and my endorphins rise whenever I hear this song….what a feeling! Who didn’t want to live forever? If you were young, creative, ambitious, and living in New York City the center of the universe when

How Thanksgiving Leftovers Created the TV Dinner

  Thanksgiving and leftovers go together. For many, it’s their favorite part of Thanksgiving.   Days of turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce combined together in all sorts of configurations keep the warm holiday feeling going. In fact it was one

How Thanksgiving Leftovers Created the TV Dinner

  Thanksgiving and leftovers go together. For many, it’s their favorite part of Thanksgiving.   Days of turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce combined together in all sorts of configurations keep the warm holiday feeling going. In fact it was one