An article about Sally Field made me nostalgic for some of the zany television shows from the 60s and 70s. To Field’s eternal embarrassment, she starred in one of them.
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Jackie Mason and My Comedy Career
Jackie Mason was my favorite comedian. His passing Saturday night prompted me to reflect on his comedy career – and mine.
Why I Hate (and Love) Verizon
There is no company I despise more than Verizon. Here’s why I’m likely to forever remain a customer.
Motown Mike Duggan’s Champagne Tastes
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan revealed last week that he is a politician with champagne tastes and standards. Here’s some other initiatives Duggan’s planning as part of his planned “Detroit – Nothing But The Best” image rebranding campaign.
Welcoming Matt and Kelly Stafford to L.A.
I’m delighted that Detroit Lions quarterback Matt Stafford and his wife Kelly are decamping for L.A. to join the Rams football family. Life in La La Land is going to take some cultural and culinary adjustments, and as a former Detroiter myself I’ve graciously prepared a primer to ease their transition.
Why I Became Yvan Cournoyer
My contrarian take on the Massachusetts-born wife of Alex Baldwin fashioning herself as Señorita Hilaria.
A Tale of Two Colonoscopies
Why I will never again drink a can of chocolate Ensure.
Liam O’Shaughnessy’s Jewish High Holidays
This weekend marked the beginning of the Jewish High Holidays, a time for great introspection and reflection. It’s also a time when I’ve long fantasized about being born Irish.
Maybe the Sky Really Is Falling!!!
Finally, evidence has emerged that makes negative thinkers like me think positively about our glass-is-half-empty outlooks!
Ten Things that Really Piss Me Off
Today marks my second month anniversary of home captivity. I’m tired and cranky. Doing nothing is quite exhausting.
We Californians pride ourselves on being in touch with our feelings, so I’m sharing with the world my list of everyday petty annoyances, including being the Rodney Dangerfield of LinkedIn.