Blog archives
Family stories in our blog
'The Kids Are All Right' (2010 movie)
August 11, 2011
Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, and Mark Ruffalo add exceptional performances to a very good script, making for a little treasure of a film about family.
Mute Orlando Magic fan, 4, speaks: Ryan Rodriguez loves this game!
June 5, 2009
Diagnosed with selective mutism, a Florida boy was moved to speech by watching NBA basketball on TV.
Pancake Day / Lakefront Artist Fair in Racine
April 28, 2009
This all-you-can-eat event has been kicking off Racine’s warmer season for 55 years now.
Movie review: 'Searching for Debra Winger' (2002)
April 13, 2009
Five breathtaking minutes from Jane Fonda are the treasure in Rosanna Arquette’s documentary.
'King of Kings' theme: My Easter movie earworm
April 5, 2009
The 1961 film starring Jeffrey Hunter has always been my personal cheesy Jesus movie.
AIG and a little trouble sleeping
March 2, 2009
AIG has succeeded wildly at one thing: Keeping families up at night.
Kohl Children's Museum in Glenview, Illinois
November 17, 2007
An enjoyable kids’ museum in Glenview, Illinois that we’ll probably visit again now and then.
Summer festivals and events 2007
May 4, 2007
My own list of parades, festivals, and public events in our area.
"In Spite of Ourselves" / John Prine and Iris DeMent
March 23, 2007
A video clip from the old ‘Sessions at West 54th Street’ show.
What my cousin did last summer
February 13, 2007
Ever Google someone you haven’t seen for a long time?
NOAA Weather Radios with SAME technology
February 9, 2007
One of these radios could save your life, or the lives of your loved ones.
Movie review: 'Junebug' (2005)
December 11, 2006
There are words and gestures so quietly and deftly delivered that you almost hold your breath hoping it won’t be ruined.
Movie review: 'Brothers' (2004)
August 18, 2006
Fine directing and performances turn an ordinary script into a good movie.
Movie review: 'Tokyo Story' (1953)
August 3, 2006
An excellent depiction of the same small slights and kindnesses, awkwardness and grace, pride and humility that we all experience every day.
SuperWeek: Food Folks & Spokes in Kenosha
July 19, 2005
This daylong festival centered around the International Cycling Classic is the best event Kenosha hosts.
