March 2011

Lamberts Downtown Barbecue is now officially a hangout for “bookies”.   At least, that was the featured author’s affectionate designation for those assembled in Lamberts’ second floor venue for last Tuesday’s “An Evening with Douglas […]

When we root for the underdog, are we all cheering for the same idea?  Besides the cartoon character, I can offer two other models.   First, Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines “underdog”:  loser or predicted loser in a struggle

Today is March 15.  If Julius Caesar were around, he’d have a new concern of which to beware.  It’s illustrated by Creepy, which, according to the interview I caught on KUT this

We recently set up a project meant to achieve blockbuster/bestseller status.  In reality, it’s more like a fairy tale–and not in a good way. Long story short:  We bought and assembled special sets for

Lessons from this year’s Academy Awards:  (1) Announcing that the event is young and hip doesn’t make it young and hip, and (2) Except for their fame and ownership of