MOVIES: Quick thoughts on "X-Men: The Last Stand" Well, it may be getting mixed reviews from the critics and so far the Internet ...

TV: Wrapping up the 2005-06 season Well, we can retire the remote control for the summer – except for DVDs and a few programs here and the...

MUSIC: Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man Happy 65th today to the free-wheeling Bob Dylan ! Hard to believe, the same age as my Dad. I've coincid...

ETC.: The roof is on fire … redux • Check out my review of the swell new CD "Springtime Can Kill You" by sultry chanteuse Jolie H...

LIFE: Memories of the small-press scene Slowly, slowly, we're clearing up our lives for the big move. T-minus five months until we fly...

OK, enough already: Britney nearly drops baby in front of paparazzi . You know, I'm not exactly a Britney Spears fan, but the leering jo...

MUSIC: A triple-threat of CD reviews Been a busy bee with the writing lately, even if it's not all posted on here. Wrote a 2,500-word ...

LIFE: Random ramblings ITEM! Tuesday was primary Election Day here in Oregon, which is kind of like Christmas without the presents when y...

MUSIC: The Perfect Songs, Part VI Man, it's been a while since I did this , eh? Well, anyway, this is the ongoing list of the songs I ...

MUSIC: A thousand years with Richard Thompson Richard Thompson is one of the most distinctive, talented singer/songwriters out there, and o...