Archive for December, 2008
Dry Martino: Wrong Number
This is not a Christmas story, per se, but rather a recollection of something that happened around this time 26 years ago. I had not thought about it in years, but something—don’t ask me what—got my wheels in motion this week. In fact, I know exactly where I was when the thought came to me, but cannot give credit to the inspiration.
Laura Montllor
According to the U.S. Census there are more than 11 million Americans who have a “go-outside-the-home” physical disability, which is defined as having difficulty leaving the home alone to shop or visit a doctor.
Elena Galluzzo
You have to take care of your own, especially during the tough times. Every day, the headlines tell the story of the recession that has begun to overtake our economy. People are spending their dollars wisely. One of the aspects of smart shopping is seeing your dollars stay local.
Answering to the coach
Anyone who’s ever coached in a kid’s sports league or was ever coached themselves in high school or college knows the importance of a good coach. Now, imagine taking this concept to a different venue—your career.
Mickey Rourke
Meeting up with Mickey Rourke is more a really strange experience than an interview. Poised for a whole mess of awards for his stint as Randy “The Ram” Robinson in Darren Aronofsky’s The Wrestler, Rourke acted like he couldn’t care less.
The Wrestler
Where do broken down professional wrestlers go when they’re over the hill and no longer ready to rumble and roar? The deli counter at the local supermarket, hawking potato salad and cold cuts? If the magnificently gritty, unflinching The Wrestler has its say on the subject, the answer is maybe, maybe not.
