By • Jan 19,2009

I suppose it was too much to hope for

After being ever so briefly pleased with the New York Times‘ oped page, it was almost inevitable that I would stumble upon the latest column from Roger Cohen, who as...

By • Jan 19,2009

Chefs vs Cooks

A confession: I have a weakness for television programs that focus on the culinary arts: Iron Chef, No Reservations, Kitchen Nightmares — you name it. Nigella Lawson became an instant...

By • Jan 19,2009

Knock Knock

Monty Python and Mr. Show fans will like this, I think. 3:30, and deeply sick, but worth it:

By • Jan 19,2009

Obama rama rama

The days of bread and circuses have begun. Having unwittingly put myself on the hook for 10,000 words of writing by the end of the month, I couldn’t go to...

By • Jan 18,2009

24

Against my better judgment, I tuned into the new season of 24, airing now. After watching the first episode, I came to the conclusion that the producers of the show,...