Let’s get something straight right here and now. Auto insurance is an extortion racket. You’re told that your rates will go up if you get a moving violation ticket. You’re told that your rates will go up if your car doesn’t have safety features. You’re told that your rates will go up unless you pass…
Read MoreWhat’s Up in the Neighborhood, December 21 2024
Another winter wonderland out there this morning. Drive slow and take it easy. And clean off that car. Don’t drive like an idiot. Trust me on this. And before you commence your journey for last-minute holiday gifts (again, if you’re buying for me, all I want is Lynda Carter, I’m only asking for the 45th…
Read MoreDave Fleischer’s fourth preserved National Film Registry movie
Every year around this time, the National Film Registry announces 25 films selected for preservation and conservation. The program, which began in 1988, looks to save our motion picture history, and films from the silent era to modern times (including Modern Times) are designated for preservation in the Library of Congress. Among the 25 films…
Read MoreChristmas in Iverhill: The Picture and the Wallet
Monday, December 24, 1973. โMom, you have to trust me. This is so easy.โ โBut I donโt understand what youโre doing,โ Louise Martin complained, as she watched her son Lloyd hook up the coaxial cable to the television. “Why can’t I just use the rabbit ears?” โBecause mom, this will allow you to watch more…
Read MoreDealer’s Choice: The game show that taught you how to gamble
It’s 1974, and local station WRGB just added a syndicated game show to its evening lineup. The game show, filmed in Las Vegas and featuring casino-style games, was called Dealer’s Choice. First hosted by Bob Hastings, and then by Jack Clark, survived for three seasons, and offered contestants the chance for big money and prizes…
Read MoreYou’re driving a car, you’re not driving an igloo.
When I hear the 4:30 a.m. beep-beep-beep of the snowplow making its early morning rounds through the Town and Village, I know that two things are in my future. And sure enough, when I looked out my front door … Yep, that’s Lightning’s Girl going undercover, shall we say. Okay. Gotta assess the situation. Do…
Read MoreBachelor Cooking: Fettuccine Alfredo
At some point in life, I have to get away from opening a box of pre-made pasta, throwing it in boiling water, and hoping I don’t undercook or overcook it. Today is not that day. But if I do have to open a box of pre-made pasta and throw it in boiling water, I can…
Read MoreAn event that hasn’t happened in 58 years.
The Pittsburgh Steelers – actually, let me rephrase that – the 2025 Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers – currently sport a 10-3 record and are on their way to a postseason berth. A win against the Philadelphia Eagles today will guarantee the Black and Gold a playoff spot, and will also give plenty of impetus…
Read MoreWhat’s Up in the Neighborhood, December 14 2024
Good morning to all of you, hope your week went well and that you have plans for the weekend. Because we all deserve some fun on the weekend. And by “fun,” you know I mean a recap of this week’s blog posts from my personal blogroll. So no time to waste, let’s get started, shall…
Read MoreChevrolet’s chopping onions on my blog again.
It’s the holiday season, and this means companies will put together some seriously potent, heart-pulling commercials. In England, those commercials usually come from department stores. Here in the United States, we get the commercials from automobile manufacturers. And leading the pack, once again, is Chevrolet. Because of course they are. I blogged about this phenomenon…
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