While channel surfing the other night, I came across ‘Stand By Me,’ the classic ‘80s coming-of-age movie directed by Rob Reiner and based on the novel by Stephen King. The flick is set in 1959 in rural Oregon, and is about four 12-year-old buddies who go looking for a local boy who has been missing […]
About 50 years ago, a landmark event occurred that would alter history. Today, a possible law change may have a gigantic impact on that occurrence. Of course, I’m talking about the moon landing. Last month, Canada introduced an amendment to its criminal code to allow for the prosecution of crimes committed by Canadian astronauts “on, […]
I’ve probably been to about 100 weddings. All of them were fun – some way more than others – but it’s always enjoyable to see two people you care about on the happiest day of their lives. I would guess that at 80% of the receptions, they served chicken for dinner. Everyone loves chicken, so […]
A few weeks ago, I wrote about a class action lawsuit against Burger King for misleading customers about the actual size of their sandwiches. Apparently, consumer dissatisfaction with the marketing of food is a growing trend. In fact, the number of lawsuits against food and beverage companies has gone up more than 1,000% since 2008. […]
The 1970s were a funky time. During that decade, concoctions made in a lab rapidly started replacing the real thing. Disco music came onto the scene and keyboard synthesizers and drum machines were used in favor of traditional instruments. Donna Summer’s “I Feel Love” became the first disco hit to use a completely synthesized background […]
Over the last several years, my family has really gotten into fishing. We love to go to my in-laws’ cottage and head out to Shawano Lake in search of northern pike. There’s nothing better than a fish fry with pike caught that day. While I’m getting better at cleaning fish, it’s a wonderful thing for […]
As a member of Generation X, I am a huge ‘Seinfeld’ fan. One classic episode features the gang going to the mall and losing their car in the parking ramp. After hours of searching, Jerry can’t hold it anymore and pees in the corner. Of course, he is busted by a security guard. To explain […]
As many readers know, my dad was the inspiration for me to become a lawyer, but he was not alone. My other legal role model was none other than Mike Brady. In ‘The Brady Bunch’ episode, ‘The Fender Bender,’ Mr. Duggan backed his car into Carol’s at the supermarket. He then sued Carol, claiming the […]
When I was a kid, I used to take Flintstones Vitamins. I was a “Flintstone Kid – one million strong and growing.” The original vitamins came in shapes modeled after the cartoon’s characters, including Fred, Wilma and Pebbles Flintstone, Barney Rubble and Bamm-Bamm Rubble, Dino, The Great Gazoo, and the Flintstones’ car. The vitamins were […]
Without question, ‘Pulp Fiction’ is one of my favorite movies from the 1990s. The film follows Jules and Vincent, two hitmen played by Samuel L. Jackson and John Travolta, and their misadventures in the Los Angeles underworld. The flick cemented Jackson as a certified star and relaunched Travolta’s career. The movie also features Bruce Willis, […]