Versatile actor never had chance to truly shine on silver screen — Being selected for a starring or major supporting role is a dream for any actor. Sadly, however, sometimes portraying a memorable character early on in one’s career can unfairly limit just how far a promising actor can go. Such was the case for George Lindsey, who portrayed the ostensibly simple…

Move over Nostradamus; there’s a new soothsayer in town! — Who knew that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis could have been a hockey star? My conscious mind sure didn’t, but in a completely unexpected dream sequence a few nights back, I saw DeSantis put on a stunning display of hockey skills so amazing that The Great Gretzky himself would have paid…

A poem that remembers how rain used to fall in California — Rainfall is still missing in action, and the blue sky’s splendor brings subliminal trepidation along with spoken acknowledgments of the beauty of the day, another beautiful day with no moisture in the forecast as once-buoyant reservoirs return their reserves to the sky. Are rain dance prayers the same as rain-dancing feet…

New moniker for Cleveland team makes for new MLB tradition — For baseball fans who think fun at the ol’ ballpark is absolutely heavenly, the renaming of Cleveland’s Major League Baseball franchise presents an opportunity for celestial splendor to be played out on earthly diamonds while enraptured fans witness miracles on the bases from the safe haven of the stands. One…

Sure enough, a red-shouldered hawk was staring right at me — Nothing like a solo stroll in nature to clear one’s mind. Sure, it’s nice to hike with companions, too, but when you need space to think and evaluate the curve balls Life is throwing your way, one could do worse than seeking out solitude in a natural environment. I was…

Is it pointless to request a specific number of ketchup packets? — First things first. I do understand that fast food, as it is commonly called, is not the best choice when it comes to a healthy diet. No argument there. Having said that, it’s also important to acknowledge that the fast-food experience can fill a need when we’re pressed for time…