Bring it on, 2016!

It’s been real, 2015. Far too real. I prefer my years to be airbrushed and cast in soft lighting. Another year has rolled by without a romantic relationship.   I’m still holding true to my checklist—a David Beckham lookalike who can serenade me like Hugh Jackman and has Jon Stewart’s sense of humor. I see no …

My letter to Santa

Dear Santa, Hey, how’s it going? I don’t know if you remember me, because we haven’t really seen each other in a long time. I guess you’ve forgotten about me. I, on the other hand, have never forgotten about you. I suppose I’ve had a lot of memories dredged up lately because I’ve spent the …

If only George Bailey found Potter’s severed ear…

I’ve always had an issue with the ending of It’s a Wonderful Life. I think I’m a little protective of George Bailey, mostly because Jimmy Stewart is the likely source of my infatuation with freakishly tall men. Yet despite my desire to smack Mary upside the head, this is still my favorite movie of all time. …

Rudolph, the poster reindeer for social injustice

Disclaimer: I am about to ruin the beloved Christmas cartoon of your childhood. Like many people, I believe it is not the holiday season without watching "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer".  Now I admit to being a little cynical 88% of the time. The exception is when it comes to Christmas. I’m all about nostalgic traditions. …