Extraordinary Measures
CBS Films’ upcoming film Extraordinary Measures, starring Brendan Fraser and Harrison Ford, is inspired by the true story of John Crowley – a man who defied conventional wisdom and great odds to pursue a cure for his children’s life threatening disease.
To celebrate Crowley’s story, a wonderful opportunity has been created. Do you have a specific [...]
Men Of A Certain Age Review
I was lucky enough to be asked to preview the pilot of “Men Of A Certain Age”. With an awesome all star cast, this show is the new, soon to be hit, on TNT.
Ray Romano, Scott Bakula and Andre Braugher are the three middle aged men that the show is based around. Though the pilot [...]
Ellen on Idol
Unless you live under a rock, you’ve probably heard that Ellen DeGeneres is going to join the American Idol judging panel.
Good Idea?
Bad Idea?
Your thoughts on her becoming a part of the show?
Please share.
Kate Plus 8? Is Jon Too Late?
Never a dull moment for this family, is there? Starts with having twins. Then sextuplets. Then Jon being bullied by Kate. Then Jon leaving Kate. Then Kate playing the victim. Boo Hoo Me. And finally Jon just happy to be rid of her and Kate happy to be rid of him.
The latest … it was [...]
Are You Ready For Some Football?
The older we get, the fast the years fly by.
I swear I’ve heard someone tell me that … oh yeah … it was my MOTHER! Come to find out, she was right! Only took me 38 years to figure that out.
Sigh.
Moving on …
It’s time again for football. FOOTBALL! Our house is stirring with excitement. Is [...]
Here Come the Iowa Chops!
No, I’m not talking about a thick, beautiful piece of meat, golden from the grill and juicy when you cut in to it.
Mmmmm… pork…
Ahem….
Anyway, Iowa has a new NHL affiliation with the Mighty Ducks. Luckily we don’t have to use their name (as we did with the Stars) so let me introduce to you the [...]
Meet Beth Bird
Beth Bird is an artist who started her education at The University of Iowa by earning a Bachelors in Art Education. I have one of her pieces and it’s refined yet, offers a bit of whimsy. I love it.
“Beth does not use models, preferring that her ideas come from imagination” -Brio Art Gallery
In 2002, The [...]
Iowan to “Lead” Olympic Gymnastic team
I’m not a follower of gymnastics or the Olympics in general but is there anyone in Iowa who isn’t excited about Shawn Johnson? She just cinched first place at the Olympic trials this past weekend which guarantees her trip to Bejing.
In all her interviews she seems like a good girl with a strong and supportive [...]
