My thoughts, insights and opinions on various things
John Nolte – 2 Jan 2026 – Breitbart A new study shows that the number of movies directed by women hit a seven-year low in Democrat-run Hollywood. But-but-but I thought the movie business is run by far-left progressives? Why would … Continue reading Women-Directed Movies Hit 7-Year Low in Democrat-Run Hollywood
Additional cmnt: You can read about extraordinary, true love here. Johnny Cash was born and reared into the Christian faith. Even as June Carter wrote the lyrics attempting to compare true love to a burning ring of fire Johnny knew … Continue reading Johnny Cash: I fell down into a burning ring of fire…
By Ben Shapiro – 24 Jan 2010 – Breitbart My cmnt: This opinion piece is from 16 years ago. A lot of water under the bridge since then. I post this entirely subjective (what else could it be?) list for … Continue reading The Top Ten Greatest Directors of All Time
From Jackson’s portico to Trump’s ballroom, presidents have always renovated By Mallory Wilson – The Washington Times – Tuesday, December 30, 2025 President Trump’s razing of the East Wing to build a grand ballroom has raised eyebrows as an extreme … Continue reading Trump joins Roosevelt, Truman in controversial White House renovation tradition
When Nebraska volleyball coach John Cook negotiated a new contract, he said he’d go without annual increases in pay if the school bought him an animal he felt a special bond with. Nebraska volleyball coach John Cook and No. 415. COURTESY … Continue reading This Legendary Coach Didn’t Want A Raise. He Wanted a Horse.
Published in “Living Well” magazine Fall 2025 I wasn’t born here, but I really feel like I’m a Nebraskan, and it was by choice.”– Coach John Cook It’s safe to say former Nebraska volleyball coach John Cook left a lasting … Continue reading Heart of Hard Work: John Cook found Success, Home in Nebraska
Michael Barone | Dec 26, 2025 | Townhall The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. After Christmas is over, and the sunrises start getting earlier and the sunsets later in … Continue reading In a Gloomy Winter, Read a Couple of Classic Books
My cmnt: I like watching old TV westerns like Wanted: Dead or Alive with Steve McQueen. Sure enough there was Susan Oliver. In show after show, she’s there. Not the star, not even a star – just always there. So … Continue reading Actress Susan Oliver: If you’re over 70 you’ll remember her ubiquitous presence on TV
Opened September 18, 1968 – Barbra Fan website My cmnt: This website has it all for Funny Girl fans. Check it out by clicking link above. This is my wife’s favorite singalong album. And she sounds every bit as good … Continue reading Funny Girl – with Barbra Streisand
The wife and I recently watched “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025)” on Netflix. All in all a decent detective mystery movie. Some reviewers considered it the best of the three in the franchise – I do … Continue reading Is Resurrection of Christ “Storytelling” or “An Historical Account”?
I debated on not posting today – I haven’t posted about Oliver for a couple of birthdays now. I don’t feel like I need a post each year, but as I thought about it all day long, I realized that … Continue reading Letter from a Mother who lost her baby
John Nolte – 16 Dec 2025 – Breitbart President Trump’s Truth Social post about the murder of Rob Reiner has all the usual suspects beside themselves (their favorite position), but there’s a great point in the President’s words that everyone … Continue reading Nolte: President Trump’s Rob Reiner Statement Made a Valuable Point
John Nolte – 17 Dec 2025 – Breitbart My cmnt: I realize that Nolte is having fun here and an early poll like this means absolutely nothing for 2028. But….However… this is indeed frightening to think about. The very idea … Continue reading Nolte: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Tops JD Vance in 2028 Presidential Poll
The legendary magazine editor died Tuesday night at 95. In his final published words, he reflects on a life well lived. By Norman Podhoretz – The Free Press – 12.17.25 — The Big Read On Wednesday morning, we woke up … Continue reading Norman Podhoretz: The Longest Journey in the World
Meet the woman responsible for making you slog thru “War and Peace” in High School By History Nerds on Facebook Sofia Behrs was eighteen years old when she married Leo Tolstoy in 1862. He was thirty-four, already a celebrated author. … Continue reading Meet Tolstoy’s wife Sofia: The force that brought his genius to the world
Another year, another set of records for the world’s billionaire class. Illustration by Neil Jamieson for Forbes Forbes – 2025 – Edited by Chase Peterson-Withorn with Grace Chung and Matt Durot Rank Name Net Worth Age Country/Territory Source Industry 1 Elon Musk $342 B 53 … Continue reading Forbes 2025 Billionaire List
Frank Zappa’s daughter tells Hadley Freeman some home truths about her life as the child of a rock star Hadley Freeman – Sunday August 11 2024, 12.01am BST, The Sunday Times Moon Unit Zappa was an anxious, pliant, hypervigilant child, … Continue reading Moon Unit Zappa: ‘I was a social experiment for my parents’
by Corey Irwin – Dec. 16, 2024 – Ultimate Classic Rock My cmnt: The evil worldwide democrats caused incalculable harm and ruin to millions, if not billions, of people by their purposeful hype and scare tactics employed during the Covid-19 … Continue reading Why the 80s rock band Tesla is still pulling themselves out of a financial hole
John Nolte – 1 Dec 2025 – Breitbart Over the Thanksgiving weekend, the Disney Grooming Syndicate’s Zootopia 2 grossed $556 million. That’s not a typo. Debut weekend. Worldwide gross $556 million. Domestic gross $156 million. But-but-but-but Covid! But-but-but-but streaming! But-but-but-but … Continue reading Nolte: ‘Zootopia 2’ Proves All Box Office Failure Excuses are Lies
2016 was a great year for animation. Disney gave the world a new musical masterwork in “Moana.” Pixar had its biggest hit up to that point in “Finding Dory.” Even underdog Laika came out with cult classic “Kubo and the … Continue reading MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Zootopia 2’
From the series The Holy Spirit Chip Ingram launches this series by explaining who the Holy Spirit is and why He matters to the Christian. MESSAGE TRANSCRIPT What did Jesus teach about the Holy Spirit? Who did He say He was? … Continue reading The Holy Spirit: He’s More than “The Force”
John Carney – 22 Nov 2025 – Breitbart The cost of a traditional Thanksgiving meal is down sharply this year, falling to the lowest price since 2021, according to the American Farm Bureau. The farm bureau’s 40th annual survey found … Continue reading Holiday Joy: Thanksgiving Meal Costs Decline To Lowest In Four Years
Entertainment industry struggles with declining ticket sales and streaming service competition Ian Miller – Published November 20, 2025 – Outkick The entertainment industry is in free fall, and there doesn’t seem to be any end in sight. Hollywood shot itself … Continue reading Hollywood Just Had Its Worst Box Office Run In Decades
Click this link to see the entire 123 transformations on IMDB. On the IMDB website are the names, dates and movie titles. Here are just a few to wet your appetite for more: Continue reading Hollywood Makeup Artistry at its Best
Tessa Hurlburt – Oct 21, 2025 – Lincoln Journal Star What do you look for in an ideal town? Proximity to trails, lakes, and beaches? How about top-ranking schools for your children? Would you prefer a professional or college sports … Continue reading Best place to live in every state
By Ben Volin – Globe Staff – Updated November 18, 2025, 8:20 a.m. – Boston Globe The 2025 season has been an unexpected treat in New England. The Patriots are 9-2, already more than double the wins from last year’s four. … Continue reading Once maligned, Josh McDaniels and Eliot Wolf have been integral to the Patriots’ success this season
The Jets tight end has had the support of his mom and dad over the years By Nasha Smith – Published on November 13, 2025 07:00PM EST – People NEED TO KNOW Mason Taylor has football in his blood, thanks to his parents. … Continue reading All About New York Jets Player Mason Taylor’s Parents, Katina and Jason Taylor
Former Steelers quarterback says only former teammates such as Joe Greene and Mel Blount witnessed humiliating incident Armando Salguero – Published November 12, 2025 8:10 AM EST – Outkick The current generation knows Terry Bradshaw because he’s on the Fox … Continue reading Terry Bradshaw Still Feels Noll Humiliation, Doubts He’d Last In Today’s NFL, Doesn’t Think Brady Best Ever
Osbourne family received condolences from President Trump and King Charles III following rock legend’s death By Stephanie Giang-Paunon – Published November 12, 2025 – Fox A tearful Sharon Osbourne shared a rare moment of gratitude and grief following the death … Continue reading Sharon Osbourne tears up over Trump’s heartfelt condolence call after Ozzy’s death
This is a truly amazing video. I assume somewhere in India. Real poverty, not the taxpayer subsidized kind we have here in America. Real poverty does NOT have free (i.e., taxpayer provided) housing, food, clothing, transportation, education, medical, stipends of … Continue reading Little orphan child’s first haircut
Photos by Eli College and Miah Iverson – Nov 2, 2025 Updated Nov 4, 2025 – Daily Nebraskan The Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated the Oregon Ducks 3-0 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in Lincoln. The … Continue reading GALLERY: Nebraska Volleyball vs Oregon
No, electrons are not made of quarks; they are both fundamental particles but are different types. Electrons are classified as leptons, while quarks are the particles that make up protons and neutrons. Continue reading Electrons are fundamental, elementary particles
Dr Peter Attia shares guidance on exercise, nutrition, relationships and more By Melissa Rudy Fox News – Published November 7, 2025 7:00am EST – Fox Longevity expert Dr. Peter Attia says most people experience a steep decline in their 70s … Continue reading Why most people fall off a ‘health cliff’ at 75 — and 5 ways to avoid the drop
Michael Brown | Nov 02, 2025 | Townhall My cmnt: I completely agree with Michael Brown here. The entire chapter of Romans 11 is dedicated to answering this very question. What about the promises to Israel? The Jews, Paul tells … Continue reading The Truth About Christian Zionism
Amie Just – Oct 31, 2025 – Lincoln Journal Star Home is where the heart is. Your hometown doesn’t always have to be home. A place you never knew existed could eventually become your new favorite place to hang your … Continue reading Matt Rhule’s contract extension gives Nebraska stability. Now, it’s time to win
Courtesy of Alive Network Auld Lang Syne Should auld acquaintance be forgot,And never brought to mind?Should auld acquaintance be forgot,And auld lang syne? Chorus:For auld lang syne, my jo,For auld lang syne,We’ll tak a cup o’ kindness yetFor auld lang … Continue reading Auld Lang Syne Lyrics & Translation
Albert Hammond My cmnt: When this song came out in 1972 it rarely (then, since and even now) played on the radio. I have always remembered it and so here it is. Read his Bio below, he was an amazing … Continue reading Names, Tags, Numbers and Labels
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Odd Ducks and Common Loons My cmnt:I disagree with Larson here. Staking out one’s territory is a good idea. Good fences make good neighbors. My cmnt: While this is funny Larson displays his 19th century view of God and reality. … Continue reading The Far Side – part 2
LSU lost to Texas A&M over the weekend By Ryan Gaydos Fox News – Published October 26, 2025 8:13pm EDT – Fox My cmnt: I remember when LSU poached Kelly from Notre Dame for a mere $100 million dollars. Now they fire him … Continue reading LSU fires football coach Brian Kelly after third loss of season: reports
There are a few animated motion pictures that satisfy and entertain both the parents and the kids. One of the best of all times is “The Secret Lives of Pets”. Send me a note on the Contact page if you … Continue reading Scenes from The Secret Lives of Pets – Chloe & Pops
Critics of White House renovations also hated Jefferson’s colonnades and Truman’s balcony. By The Editorial Board – Oct. 23, 2025 12:00 pm ET – Wall Street Journal President Donald Trump holds a mockup of the White House ballroom in the Oval Office … Continue reading Trump’s Big, Beautiful Ballroom
Evildoers pass from the scene, but evil will always be with us. By Cynthia Ozick – Oct. 24, 2025 5:02 pm ET – WSJ The ‘Younger Memnon’ statue, which inspired Percy Shelley’s poem ‘Ozymandias.’ amir makar/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images Two millennia ago, the Greek … Continue reading Ozymandius and ‘Those Passions Which Yet Survive’
Major demographic shifts have put men and women on divergent paths. That’s left more women resigned to being single. ‘The numbers aren’t netting out.’ By Rachel Wolfe – March 21, 2025 8:00 pm ET – Wall Street Journal After a handful of … Continue reading American Women Are Giving Up on Marriage
Above image: President Donald Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office of the White House in April 2025.Saul Loeb/AFP Via Getty Images History Our first president, George Washington, selected the site for the White House … Continue reading A History of the White House
President Donald J. Trump – The White House – whitehouse.gov 1754-1763 French & Indian War Despite its misleading name, this conflict (also known as the Seven Years’ War) was a war between the French and the British, from 1754 to … Continue reading Road to Revolution: A Timeline
Oct. 21, 2025 – BBC The Rose Garden lawn has been paved with stone tiles. The Oval Office has been goldened with some signature “Trump touches”. And now bulldozers are tearing away the facade of White House’s East Wing – … Continue reading From bowling alley to ballroom – Trump isn’t the first to remodel the White House
By Nick Arama on October 21, 2025 – Red State The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. From Google Ai: The indoor pool was added in 1933 for President Franklin … Continue reading Hillary Clinton Flips Out About White House Renovations, Gets Leveled by a Few Damning Facts
The portrait above of Jeeves is from Josh Kenfield illustrations My cmnt: This story has entered public domain and may be found here in the collection “The Man Upstairs and other stories”. My cmnt: To get a good flavor of … Continue reading The Good Angel – a short story by P G Wodehouse
My cmnt: The following is from overviewbible.com – I post it here because it’s interesting and because another website (To The Reader – below) figures the longest book by chapter count only, which tho’ correct, is not the best way … Continue reading What’s the longest book of the Bible? Not Psalms!
What is woke justice? by Michael Anton – Winter 2021/22 – Claremont Review of Books Editor’s Note: The following manuscript was recently discovered on a palimpsest in the Goucher College library as its collection was being sold off owing to disuse. … Continue reading Beto’s Republic, Book I
Government shutdown continues as federal layoffs begin nationwide By Mehek Cooke Fox News – Published October 15, 2025 – Fox The United States government shutdown drags on, marking a pivotal moment in America’s fiscal and constitutional history. President Donald Trump, … Continue reading Trump is using the government shutdown to do something no president has ever done
Lord Buckbeak: "Will you come into my parlor?," said the Spider to the Fly. 