I typically watch HGTV — it's fun to get a broader knowledge of the roses. And I always stop by Univision, just for fun. Last year I stumbled upon this UStream version, which might be fun to watch, too. (Live streaming video below.) The 125th Rose The 125th Tournament of Roses Parade kicks off Wednesday … Read more
ruskin3 Joseph Ruskin, veteran television, film and stage actor and longtime SAG board member, died Saturday of natural causes at UCLA Medical Center in Santa Monica, according to a statement from SAG-AFTRA. He was 89. Ruskin's television credits Joseph Ruskin, who played Rodell in Satan's Witches, has passed away. Also to his credit, Ruskin is … Read more
1, 1902, Stanford faced Michigan in the first-ever Rose Bowl Game. It was not a good day for the Cardinal. The Wolverines' 49-0 rout was so unwatchable that the folks in Pasadena did not bother to stage another football exhibition for more than a decade. The 100th Rose Bowl is here. Get ready for a … Read more
guy-lombardo2 This tradition is mostly thanks to Guy Lombardo and the Royal Canadian Band. While their work is largely unknown to those born in the last few decades, the band has sold over 300 million records to date. Whatever the year before was like, whatever disappointment, sadness, joy, anticipation, regret or gratitude filled the 12 … Read more
Hope the holidays treated you well, and of course, wishing all of you the best new year! I've been working through the holidays trying to finish The Beautiful Ashes, book one of the new Broken Destiny series. However, before I With the new year on our horizon, we pause to look back, cherishing what was … Read more
Here are my favorite alternate versions of the Robert Burns classic, Auld Lang Syne.Vocals by Susan McKeown, bass by Lindsey Horner.And here's Highland Heartbeat:Lyrics:Should old acquaintance be forgot and never It is the simple Scottish folk song that has stormed the world. To mark the New Year, the unmistakable strains of Auld Lang Syne will … Read more
This past year saw a surge of selfies, photobombs and twerking references, perhaps making for some of the best — and worst — memories of 2013. Whether your 2013 had its fair share of laughs, mishaps or regrets, now is the time to make some New Year's The start of a new calendar year offers, … Read more
In This StoryStream. Winter Classic 2014: Red Wings, Maple Leafs underway at the Big House. 4:22p. Using NHL Winter Classic 2014: Maple Leafs, Red Wings alumni game rosters. Dec 30. Winter Classic 2014: Schedule, Winter Classic 2014: This is one way to stay warm. By Adam Gretz on Jan 1 2014, 3:15p 1. It's snowing … Read more
MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry apologized Tuesday for a segment in which panelists joked about a photo of Mitt Romney with his family, including an adopted black grandchild. The program, which aired Sunday, drew criticism, and Harris-Perry said that The slow news-fueled firestorm around an MSNBC panel on Sunday's Melissa Harris-Perry show has obscured everything for … Read more
MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry apologized Tuesday for a segment in which panelists joked about a photo of Mitt Romney with his family, including an adopted black grandchild. The program, which aired Sunday, drew MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry has formally apologized for her embarrassing and puzzling comments on Mitt Romney's black grandson, disseminating her regrets through … Read more