... that I don't really like noir, at least as defined by this editor as working-class tragedy. I don't go in much for tragedies. I actually prefer the noir with the dangerous dames, fancy cocktails, and fast getaways. Imaginary Theme Song: "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" by Green Day Grade: C-, but someone who actually ...

... and Dad, The Nero Wolfe Cookbook (yum!), Gorillaz Take Down DVD, Gamara and Poto-Fu music CD's, some ceramic jewelry, cute office supplies, odd things from Five Below, a gift card for AMC theaters, a fancy glass dreidle, a platter made of magazine paper (one of those recycled craft things from India or someplace)... They raided my Amazon wish list, and I'm very happy about that! My kugel ...

... is death, drama, double cross, dangerous dames, dangerous games; the whole nine yard of the hard boiled detective ... the part of the culture shock I was not expecting: Not the skyscrapers and the fancy things, but the banality of a crumbling urban landscape. ... It starts maybe just a touch slow, but then maintains suspense without any fancy special effects. The DVD will be out in January. Siesta ( ...

... lists, monochromatic and multicolored lists...I like my lists. So, some of you may be wondering: Gee, John, where is your fancy list of places to go for Thanksgiving? And my answer is...I don't have one. There ... a special Open Hearth Cooking Demonstration presented by The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in The State of New Jersey (now THAT'S a society name!) on Sunday at ...

... Sophia Loren or Anita Ekberg. Okay she can hold the candle all she likes but she ain't as purty as them are dames (who is?). Why this obsession with looks? Because Le notti bianche (that translates in English to, the white night) is ... one of the many, many great arguments in favor of black and white movies. Indeed Mr. Fancy Pants Mastroianni prob'ly looked so good in large part because of ...

The gals of Dames Drinking During Daylight Hours attempted a detour from our usual exploration of happy hour cheap eats at nicer eateries. We thought it ... no disagreements with that. Karla gave it a 4/5 for ambiance, with points for cleanliness. While it isn't fancy, it's spotless. But these ladies are looking for deals; we are looking for a true happy hour that gives us a special treat, ...