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Rottten Tomatoes Rating: 39% Yeah, I know. I've been away quite a while.  Sorry.  I'll explain that more at some point soon, but for now I'm looking to get back in the habit of blogging, and truth is I've been back to the movies again lately.  Look for more opinions to follow. I went to see August Rush with my little sister ...

After we'd enjoyed seeing We Are Marshall together, my mom and Rikki invited me to see The Holiday just a couple days later.  Being a guy, I gotta admit that my first impulse was 'chick flick', but the chance to hang out with mom and Rikki again was more than enough to get me to go.  And frankly, I'm glad I did. One nice little ...

New Years day was a pleasant change-of-pace for me. I called my mom because over Christmas she'd mentioned how much she wanted to see We Are Marshall, but Bill wasn't feeling up to going. I needed a break from work that day, so I called her that afternoon to see if she still wanted to go. Not only did she want to go, but she wanted to see ...

The Egg & Muffin ToasterFrom Back to Basics My baby sister got me a great Christmas gift this year. An Egg & Muffin toaster! I've been a big egg-a-muffin fan ever since McDonald's began offering them years ago (BTW Heaven used to call them egg-a-muffins when she was little). I still use the name. Although I'm not what you'd call a ...

More Bart Cowher Bettis A few of my thoughts while watching the big game today -- in no particular order...Seahawk fans need to stop whining about the referees.  Just look at the drive chart and play-by-play.  If the 'Hawks had stopped the Steelers from converting on the 3rd and 28 in the first half, they'd have taken a ...

BABOJ Stevie Bart For the first time in many years, I'm actually stoked about a Super Bowl that the Packers aren't playing in.  It's a half-hour before kickoff, and I'm just getting settled in with my BABOJ (Big-Ass Bowl of Jambalaya), and already I've been treated to both Stevie Wonder and Bart Starr.  I have ...

"My dad never pushed me, but the big thing is that he helped me by going out in the backyard and playing with me." Bart StarrToday was Bart Starr's 72nd birthday. One of my personal traits that I've always found particularly bothersome is my poor memory for dates and names.  I've always had trouble even birthdays ...

Last Sunday Doug Flutie converted the first drop kick attempted in the NFL since 1941. Is there anything this guy can't do? For some reason, he's never gotten the respect he deserves.  A winner and team player wherever he went.  One of my all-time favorite non-Packers. Maybe he'll stick around a little longer.  If ...

Chris Gamble (#20, lower left, top photo) ends Duante Culpepper's seasonDuante Culpepper is the latest victim of the most recent growing trend in the NFL these days -- irresponsible, shoddy play.  The increasing display of poor tackling, chop blocking, leg-whipping, spearing, and all-around fundamentally bad play each week floors ...

Brett Favre has reported to Packer Training Camp, and by all accounts seems to be rejuvinated, enthusiastic, and in great condition...ESPN.com - Favre reports to camp at 217 pounds Packers.com - Favre Dishes The Truth About His Offseason Milwaukee Journal Sentinal - Favre sheds light on fitness PackersNews.com - Favre enjoys fresh start Sports ...