TV Shows Are Back

The writers strike had many effects ... one of which was a dirth of TV entertainment ... which prime time shows are your favorites from network TV: ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC "Television has raised writing to a new low." ~ Samuel Goldwyn ~

It's in the cards

Our world is like a card game, with players trying to make the best of whatever hand fortune has dealt them. "[Poker] exemplifies the worst aspects of capitalism that have made our country so great." ~ Walter Matthau ~

In The News

A scan of MSN.com found these questions lurking as worthy of your attention ... they may provoke food for thought, they may not. In The News "Get your facts first, and then you can distort 'em as much as you please." ~ Mark Twain ~

Spring awakening

Snow melts, streams swell, flowers bloom, What does Spring mean to you? "Spring is nature's way of saying, 'Let's party!'" ~ Robin Williams ~

Gas Prices on the Rise

Gas prices are up, grocery prices are up, cable bill is up, water bill is up, power bill is up, gas bill is up, paycheck is ... ? "Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time. " ~ Steven Wright ~

When it comes to wine, who are you?

Wine stores, supermarkets, liquor stores, warehouse clubs, even drug stores ... what a vast array of wine is available to us. Depending on our wine expertise we buy and consume wine differently. A big company did an 18 month study and was able to classify us ... let's see how we classify ourselves. * Enthusiast: Passionate & knowledgeable about wine * Image Seeker: Considers wine a status symbol; has a basic knowledge of wine * Savvy Shopper: Enjoys shopping for wine; gets satisfaction from a good deal * Traditionalist: Enjoys wines from established wineries * Satisfied sipper: Doesn?t know much about wine; usually buys the same brand * Overwhelmed: Overwhelmed by the quantity of selections

Hamburgers and French Fries

Hamburgers and French Fries are a food staple in the U.S. "Nothing would be more tiresome than eating and drinking if God had not made them a pleasure as well as a necessity. " ~ Voltaire ~

Weather -- It's Everywhere!

We take it for granted; we don't take it for granted? It affects our activities, moods, business, budget, health, vacation, ... "Weather forecast for tonight: dark." ~ George Carlin ~