I suppose it’s appropriate that movies starring Ant-Man aka Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) have always been rather “small” in the scheme of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Yes, he showed up for Captain America in 2016’s “Civil War” and played a role in saving the universe in 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame,” but those were parts of a […]

Slow Cook Pot Roast with Pickled Onions The pickled onions give you a sharp bite in an otherwise delicious comforting classic. Ingredients: Yield: 6 servings For the Pot Roast 4 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 3 chunks Kosher salt and black pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 7 ounces frozen pearl onions 6 garlic cloves, […]

There is a woman who takes pictures of sparrows. She calls them “two-a-penny birds” because in the Bible, Jesus says you can buy two for a penny, yet God is aware when one falls. A goal of mine should be to recognize more birds, because, sadly, I know only about a dozen. I know a […]

As you’ve probably noticed, we’re in the midst of a worldwide energy transition from carbon-emitting fuels to green renewables. In the midst of such upheaval, we shouldn’t be surprised by the effects of human resistance to change, and human doubts about successful change. But when fear of change is coupled with the resistance of powerful […]

Mac ‘n Cheese with Sausage and Kale One pan meal cooked all on the stove top. Packed with healthy kale and lots of flavor, this one will be sure to please your family. Ingredients: Yield: 4 to 6 servings 3 tablespoons olive oil ½ onion, diced 1 large bunch kale, trimmed of stems, coarsely chopped […]

When you hear the word French, you probably don’t think of an Irish songwriter. And you probably don’t think of a song called Mountains O’Mourne. I think of both. William Percy French was born in 1854 in County Roscommon, Ireland. He was a songwriter, author, poet, entertainer, and painter. One of his songs, Mountains O’Mourne, […]

I had never seen a “Magic Mike” movie before “Magic Mike’s Last Dance.” The franchise’s first two installments both missed out on the domestic box office crown in their respective opening weekends in 2012 and 2015, thus not warranting reviews from me. Ironically, “Last Dance” made less money in its opening weekend than either of […]

This past weekend featured a weird toss-up between two new releases at the domestic box office. Horror thriller “Knock at the Cabin” made slightly more money, with an estimated $14.1 million to its opponent’s $12.5 million, but football comedy “80 for Brady” sold slightly more tickets, with an estimated 1.3 million (many with matinee and […]