Author Archives: Thom

I recently read an article in which a woman outlines several events in her life where she felt discriminated against. In several cases there was an initial incident that exemplified the prejudice she felt she’d experienced, but each was followed … Continue reading →

YouTube coughed these up at random, and provided a delightful start to my weekend: https://youtu.be/0l3hq4G1iHs And last, but not least, a little musical history from my era–and how everything old is new again:

I recently discovered a series of YouTube videos in which a young lady provides commentary on various movies and movie-related topics. I’ve found many of her videos to be insightful, entertaining, and reasonably rant-free for a topic that usually brings … Continue reading →

Kristina Kuzmic has an effective video about the things we tell ourselves: As Michael McLean says, we should be more gentle with ourselves.

More Christmas music, because…Christmas music!

I posted the Mormon Tabernacle Choir’s rendition of The Wexford Carol this time last year, and it remains one of my favorite carols, perhaps partly because it’s not a common (and thus overexposed) carol. Since then I found another version that … Continue reading →

If there’s one thing the current rash of sexual harassment/assault allegations against public figures has revealed it’s that there is an accountability gap. On one hand we have people like Weinstein, Spacey, Lauer, Rose and the numerous lesser entertainment and … Continue reading →

Perhaps it’s some form of Stockholm Syndrome but, while I wanted the Houston Astros to win, I didn’t want the Los Angeles Dodgers to lose. This is the first World Series I’ve watched the entire way (I missed one game), … Continue reading →