The Wizard of Oz: 3D Reissue

This 1939 classic is a landmark for dozens of reasons. I wanted to see if I could get our next generation to embrace the film, so my wife and I rustled up our daughters  on a weekend ... Continue Reading →

nICE Mug – A Natural Solution to Globally Warming Beverages

Right up front, let me disclose that this is about my brother’s invention. Glenn has been bending my ear for years about how the cold weather in Minneapolis freezes everything ... Continue Reading →

Ojai, Ventura, Solvang – Not Enough Time

Everyone loves the Santa Barbara area, and we decided to visit a few of the towns in the region. We discovered that we should have allotted far more than several days for our excursion. The ... Continue Reading →

Taylor Swift – A Concert Portfolio

Taylor Swift brought her well-oiled concert extravaganza to San Diego’s Valley View Casino Center. The sold out crowd was well-sated, as most of her hits were assayed in solid ... Continue Reading →

Outside Lands 2013 – Maybe I’m Amazed

If you are accustomed to the dry heat of Coachella, the cooler, moister environment of Outside Lands offers a nice contrast. Here are a few observations from a veteran Coachella fan ... Continue Reading →

Chris Isaak at a Crossroads

Chris Isaak has accomplished quite a bit since his debut album in 1985. He has released 15 albums, including the requisite live, best of and Christmas albums. His latest release is ... Continue Reading →

TWO GADGETS: Tempour and Kindle Fire HD

  This is the latest in a series of articles about innovative products about which you may not know enough.   TEMPOUR The explosion of interest in wine has occurred seemingly ... Continue Reading →

Pink Martini – Hollywood Bowl

July 20, 2013 The eclectic sounds of Pink Martini have resulted in a following sufficient to fill the Hollywood Bowl for three nights. Accompanied by the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Pink ... Continue Reading →