Well 2013 was quite the experience. My wife and I tried living apart for almost 4 months, the longest we've been apart in more than 30 years. We didn't like it. But we're doing it again in just a matter of days. My daughter began advanced studies aimed at a Master's Degree. So far it... Continue Reading →
Movie Review – Argo
Argo - (2012) - Based (somewhat loosely) on the rescue of six Americans that escaped from the U.S. Embassy in Tehran at the beginning of the Iranian Hostage Crisis in 1980. A plan to get them out under cover of a fake movie company working on a movie called "Argo". The question is always will... Continue Reading →
Movie Review – Beasts of the Southern Wild
Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) The fantastical story of a six year old girl living at the edges of the world along the coast of Louisiana. Alone with her father they face the trials of his failing health and a storm surge that wipes out their community. For Hushpuppy her father's health and the... Continue Reading →
Squirrels, The Past is the Future and What is Privacy?
"The View From the Phlipside" is a media commentary program airing on WRFA-LP, Jamestown NY. It can be heard Monday through Friday just after 8 AM and 5 PM. The following are scripts which may not exactly match the aired version of the program. Mostly because the host may suddenly choose to add or subtract... Continue Reading →
Movie Review – "42"
"42" (2013) - The story of the player that broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball. Jackie Robinson was chosen by Brooklyn Dodgers General Manager Bra.nch Rickey as the player with both the skill and the strength of character to make history. Jackie Robinson's story is one of the amazing tales in the world... Continue Reading →
On Death and Dying, Whither Microsoft, Celebrity Endorsers
"The View From the Phlipside" is a media commentary program airing on WRFA-LP, Jamestown NY. It can be heard Monday through Friday just after 8 AM and 5 PM. The following are scripts which may not exactly match the aired version of the program. Mostly because the host may suddenly choose to add or subtract... Continue Reading →
Movie Review – Life of Pi
Life of Pi (2012) - A young man is shipwrecked in the Pacific and has to find a way to survive on a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger. The story is told in flashback by the adult Pi to an interested writer. This is one of those movies that I really wish I could have... Continue Reading →
Christmas Mistake, Where Do You Go?, Unreal Reality
"The View From the Phlipside" is a media commentary program airing on WRFA-LP, Jamestown NY. It can be heard Monday through Friday just after 8 AM and 5 PM. The following are scripts which may not exactly match the aired version of the program. Mostly because the host may suddenly choose to add or subtract... Continue Reading →
Movie Review – Some Like It Hot
Some Like It Hot (1959) - Set in Prohibition two musicians flee Chicago to avoid the threat of the mob after seeing a St. Valentine's Day Massacre style murder. They flee to Florida dressed as women in an all girl band. One of the funniest movies of all times ensues. Where to even start with... Continue Reading →
NaNoWriMo Update
The logo for NaNoWriMo I am trying to keep a little bit of an update going on this. Here we are so bold and optimistic at the beginning of the month. And Here is at the end of Week One. Clearly this is going to be a struggle. You'll note no update on Week Two.... Continue Reading →
