The angel said to the women, Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, Who was crucified. He is not here; He has risen, just as He said. Come and see the place where He lay. – Matthew 28:5-6 God be with you and your family on this most glorious … Read more
Actor and comedian Garry Shandling died unexpectedly yesterday. He was 66 years old. I always enjoyed Shandling’s stand-up comedy, and I liked It’s Garry Shandling’s Show (which I caught in syndication, as we didn’t have Showtime). But it was The Larry Sanders Show that was the ultimate expression of his brilliance—and that’s exactly what it … Read more
Spring Break week is tough. My entire family lies around while I have to get up. It’s harder than it sounds. So Fall Out Boy’s “Centuries” includes an unambiguous and prominent bit of Suzanne Vega’s “Tom’s Diner.” When I was researching whether she was credited as a writer on “Centuries” (she is), I learned that … Read more