Crazy Like a Fox – Fox News Parts Ways with Good Taste
America lost a tremendous voice of reason Friday when Tim Russert died suddenly and unexpectedly. As news coverage, especially cable news, comes under greater scrutiny Russert’s loss will be especially felt by consumers who could turn to Tim for consistent, honorable, and unbiased coverage. Simultaneous to Russert’s death was another loss of credibility at Fox News as they referred to Michelle Obama with the crass term – “Obama’s baby mama.”
Hope Defines Me – Meeting Barack on a Sunday Afternoon
Lucas turned one last week. And the change is colossal. He always was a bright child – but now I will wake in the morning to find him transliterating speeches of the aspiring presidential candidates into both Latin and Greek. Nonplussed by criticism of some naysayers that these so-called “dead” languages are pointless, Lucas laughs and [...]
Debate # 19 – Looking for Hope on the tv in Chicago
My mind is made up. It has been for quite a while. But nonetheless I tuned into CNN tonight to watch the Democratic hopefuls square off as a prelude to the very important primaries next week in Texas and Ohio. At the end of the night I don’t know that either of the candidates won. But [...]
From Super Sunday to Super Tuesday – Life in the Chicago Real Estate Lounge
TV sets across the nation were tuned in to Sunday night’s showdown between the Giants and the Patriots. Mine was one even though I had no allegiance to either team. But actually this lack of dedication made watching the game more sporting and festive. Plus it had the added benefit of being a relief. It [...]
