Monthly Archives: June 2003

Katharine Hepburn

Katharine Hepburn died Sunday afternoon.  Some of my favorite Katharine Hepburn movies are “Woman of the Year,” “Adam’s Rib,” “Pat and Mike,” and “Desk Set.”  They all have something in common – Hepburn’s characters weren’t the stereotypical women you see … Continue reading

Movies

The Psychic Eye

On the way to work, on El Camino Real in Mountain View, there used to be a place called “The Psychic Eye.”  They sold books, did readings, conducted classes, and gave advice.  Their store is now closed.  Don’t you think … Continue reading

Science

Priced Out

A friend of mine told me last year that he no longer goes to movie theaters. If there’s a movie he wants to see, he waits until it comes out on DVD, then buys the disc. If he likes the … Continue reading

Movies

Spike

TNN (The National Network, formerly The Nashville Network) had plans to re-brand their network as Spike TV, the network for men. Their plans were proceding nicely until a second-rate movie maker sued to stop the change. He claimed that TNNs … Continue reading

Television

Face Time

People seem to remember me.  It might be that I’m especially hideous, or maybe really obnoxious.  I know that it’s not because I’m especially good looking.  Janet pointed the recognition to me after we went to the Ivan Tamas winery … Continue reading

Food & Wine