Monthly Archives: May 2005

According to sources…

Posted on May 25, 2005 by JJH

Speaking of unsubstantiated reports (see above), I have been reading the Newsweek letters this week, excoriating the magazine for its report, attributed to one anonymous source and confirmed by another anonymous source. Some choice letters even seemed bewildered, assuming Newsweek’s … Continue reading →

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The problem with Star Wars.

Posted on May 19, 2005 by JJH

Yeah, that’s right. There’s just one problem. I plan on attending tonight’s showing of Star Wars, Episode III, encouraged by reviews of the latest flick. That’s me, a slave to the hype machine. In reality, I’m actually hoping that the … Continue reading →

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Wear black

Posted on May 17, 2005 by JJH

No, not because of this. Well, maybe. My cautious optimism is wearing a little thin … It’s because TV is on the mind of MFG today, as networks reveal their nightly lineups of must-see TV this fall. And, bearing this … Continue reading →

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Skidding

Posted on May 9, 2005 by JJH

The Stopper. Over the weekend I finally ruminated on the Chicago Cubs, mired in a seven-game skid until Sunday – why, why, why do they torment me so (?) and then I stopped, because if you’re looking for a tormented … Continue reading →

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