On this day post-giving-of-thanks, I think it is a worthwhile practice to think back on what has really made an indelible mark on me this past year-the really important things that I think are worthy of thanks. And while friends, family, wealth, and health are all up there and accounted for, I think there are a few more things that need to be considered. Continue reading →

Harpo Marx would be 121

Johnny Mandel is 84

Miley Cyrus is 17

Scarlett Johansen is 25

Mariel Hemingway is 48

Jamie Lee Curtis is 51

Kerri Strug is 32

Meg Ryan is 48

Jodie Foster is 47

Sinbad is 54

Owen Wilson is 42

Kirk Lee Hammett is 48

Isaac Hanson is 29

Rachel McAdams is 31*

Danny Devito is 65

*Lorne Michaels, who produced Mean Girls, is 65.

Oksana Baiul is 33

Trevor Penick is 31

Lisa Bonet is 43

Petula Clark is 78

Sam Waterston is 70

Frida Lyngstad is 65

I was recently introduced to the “dougie.” I know, I’m incredibly behind the times, apparently…I’m sorry! Pop culture is HARD, okay!?

My friend and I were driving listening to ATL radio when he suddenly turned down the radio, turned to me and asked: “Steven. What’s the dougie?” Me: “……the fuck?” Friend: “Yeah, I know…but I’ve heard it in like, 3 different songs now. And they keep asking someone to teach them how to dougie.” Continue reading →