There Seems to be a Theme Here…
Obama will be using Abraham Lincoln’s bible for his swearing-in ceremony. Past presidents have opted for George Washington’s bible or other bibles with special meanings. So if I were going to be President, I really don’t know which bible I would choose. Did Frank Sinatra leave a bible behind? That would be a good choice. … Read more
Death to Shakespeare and the Dreaded Essay Exam
Yes! I finished my Shakespeare exam! And while I certainly enjoyed studying the Bard, I’m definitely going to take a break. But, for your enjoyment (because I know how you love to revel in my misery), here’s the prompt I had to (well, we could pick from three and this is the one I chose) … Read more
The One About Estelle
Today, her death really took me by surprise. Of course, we knew it had to be coming–Estelle had withdrawn from public life during her battle with Lewy’s Body Dementia. And while this may be a blessing in disguise, her death is still a great loss. For most of us, we knew her as Sophia Petrillo. … Read more
The Sad One
Golden Girls Star Estelle Getty Dies at 84 By Stephen M. Silverman Estelle Getty, who won an Emmy and a Golden Globe as the tart-tongued Sophia Petrillo – mother of Beatrice Arthur’s character – on TV’s The Golden Girls, has died. She was 84. Getty’s longtime manager, Alan Siegel, told PEOPLE on Tuesday: “As of 5:35 … Read more
The One Coulrophobics Shouldn’t Read
Looking at this picture of Bozo the Clown, I can understand why some people suffer from a deadly fear of clowns. Larry Harmon, longtime Bozo the Clown, dies at 83 By JOHN ROGERS LOS ANGELES (AP) — Larry Harmon, who turned the character Bozo the Clown into a show business staple that delighted children for … Read more
