Articles tagged with comedy
August: Osage County Makes My Dysfunctional Family Look Normal
I have a curiosity about people and what brings them to any moment in their lives. Some have told me, over the years, that I "would make a good shrink." I, generally, laugh and reply with a resounding, "Oh! Hell, no!" I admit that I want to know people's
The Jerk: Steve Martin and His Wacky Self
When the movie, The Jerk, came out in 1979, I was 24-years-old. In those days, I thought that Steve Martin's humor was "stupid," and I never felt the desire to watch it. Fast forward 36 years, and &LoudMan's mention of the movie in a
Review: BBC Comedy - Doc Martin
Satisfying my BBC addiction by watching all the seasons of “Doc Martin” available on #Netflix . It's a "medical dramedy series" * (a delightful comedy with drama mixed in about a medical professional). It's all about the adventures of a G
Tony Bennett's final Christmas performance with Conan O'Brien
Swiftly approaching his staggering 90th birthday, revered Italian crooner Tony Bennett shows no signs of retiring just yet. Always a perennial guest on the late night talk show circuit, particularly Johnny Carson, Bennett befriended successo
Will You Be Watching Angel From Hell?
I'm not a huge fan of the comedy genre. To be honest, I find most comedies appeal to the lowest common denominator – and that just bores me. So it's really rare for me to find a TV comedy that I think will hold my attention. But I think that maybe th
Review: 'The Rosie Project' by Graeme Simsion
It's my pleasure to have read and now review a novel far from my usual confines of the noir genre. "The Rosie Project," Graeme Simsion's debut novel is a bright romantic comedy that will appeal to readers both male and female. It's lighthearted without eve
Why I Don’t Do Topical Comedy
Though I write stories and poems that are often humorous, I rarely create topical comedy and satire. I enjoy it when I see it fresh on top of the events covered, but the problem with topical humour is that it has a sell by-date – I remember
Finding the Humor in Life
I look to celebrate all victories, even when there seems to be little to celebrate. Most often, it is due largely to the fact that I am a "smart-ass" and it becomes part of my "schtick." At other times, I am so frustrated that, if I did not try to find t
How Many Kings of France Were Named Louis?
Do you enjoy British comedy TV shows? My spouse introduced me to BBC programs back in the 70s. Fawlty Towers was one of my favorites. Fortunately for me, many of these shows are available through Netflix.com streaming. My sons are subscribers. Unf
Diary Monday 9th February 2015
My 53rd birthday. Happy birthday to me / Happy birthday to me / Happy birthday dear meeee / Happy birthday to me! Seriously a happy, glorious day. Most of my celebrating was done on Sunday when my friends were free to come out for a meal and drink
ViralSwarm, a video and meme site that's new to me
If you enjoy watching funny #videos and appreciate #viral images just crying out for a share on Facebook or Twitter, don’t forget to check out viralswarm.com. It’s difficult to know where to start looking on this site, as there are jus
