TV Watch: ’24’

After an extended delay that cost we fans of the Fox television series '24' almost the entire year of 2008, Jack is finally back. Intrepid U.S. counter-terrorist Jack Bauer that is, and he's on a mission to stop yet another crazed terrorist from laying waste to the land of the free and home of the … Continue reading TV Watch: ’24’

A white-knuckle ride home

Last night's drive home from work was one of those nightmare rides that thankfully only come along once or twice a year. I was on a night work schedule so my ride home began when most of you were headed to bed or already sound asleep on your pillow, tucked under your covers like a … Continue reading A white-knuckle ride home

Obama’s partisans go after Limbaugh, Specter

There is a new political radio commercial airing frequently on local stations, particularly those with news and news talk formats.In the commercial a smarmy female voice sulks at the audacity of Republicans and in particular the popular talk show host Rush Limbaugh to oppose President Barack Obama's economic stimulus package.The commercial highlights that every single … Continue reading Obama’s partisans go after Limbaugh, Specter

Babies are always a blessing

Christine Veasey at The Vet, September 1980Yesterday was a very 'baby' day in my life. I was surrounded by them almost everywhere that I went. After going to Sunday Mass we headed down I-95 and across the Walt Whitman Bridge, over to Williamstown, New Jersey and a visit with some of my wife Deb's family.Her … Continue reading Babies are always a blessing