Paperman – the new Disney animated short

I’ve a bit obsessed with the new Disney animated short, Paperman.  You’ll get to see it before the new Wreck-It Ralph. It’s a nice throwback to hand-drawn animation – something we haven’t seen in awhile thanks to all the fancy computers.  It’s a nice change and a lovely story. The characters are strong, it’s funny,…

‘Fat’ TV Anchor responds to viewer – I LOVE HER!

This is a sad, frustrating and inspirational story out of La Crosse, Wisconsin.  Tuesday, WKBT News 8 This Morning, anchor Jennifer Livingston responded to an email she received on Friday, written by a man, with the subject line “Community Responsibility.” The email, in part, read: “It’s unusual that I see your morning show, but I…

Downton Abbey – I’m Obsessed

There’s nothing I hate more than hearing constant buzz about a tv show that I’ve never watched.  The Emmy’s last year were painful for me as a show called “Downton Abbey” won all sorts of awards. So I finally figured out how to watch it and I can honestly say, I’m obsessed! First of all,…

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off – Where in Chicago?

As you may or may not be aware – I grew up in Northbrook, Illinois. I went to the same high school made famous in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (and powder-puff hazing – but we won’t get into that.) I came across this cool map the other day.  While I know it’s not 100% accurate-…