Opinion

T-3, A Must See Summer Movie by Sand Pilarski (Jul 7, 2003)

Whether you want them or not, Sand and Bernie give you their opinions on Arnold's new movie <i>Terminator 3: The Rise of the Machines</i>.

The Men of Summer by Ed Moyer (Jun 30, 2003)

Sure, anyone can play baseball all summer in the Major Leagues and make millions of dollars, but it takes a <i>real</i> man to teach a group of three year olds how to play the game.

The Empty Nest by Tedi Trindle (Jun 30, 2003)

What do you do when what you've been doing for the past 24 years suddenly goes away? More importantly, what do you hope for?

How to Write a Literary Novel (Without Really Trying) by Tedi Trindle (Jun 23, 2003)

If you're itching to produce the Great American Novel, here's what you need to know...

Crossroads by Monique Jetton (Jun 16, 2003)

The sequel to Bumps in the Road of Life, our love and war correspondent contemplates life's twists and turns. Keep hope alive, because anything is possible if you just believe.

One Man's Trash by Tedi Trindle (Jun 9, 2003)

Confessions of a junk-aholic. How much stuff is really too much stuff? And what do you do with it? Reclaiming the garage in the 21st century...or not.

Anybody's Field: The 2003 Belmont Stakes by Sand Pilarski (Jun 9, 2003)

He upset the race in the Kentucky Derby. He won the Preakness by nine lengths. But bad weather and two big colts ended Funny Cide's run for the Triple Crown.

Biker Rally 2003 by Ed Moyer (Jun 9, 2003)

Why does one go to a biker rally, and not take a motorcycle? To remind ourselves that it is not things that make one's life complete, but rather true friends and family. That's why this reporter went to the largest biker rally in the state of Texas and didn't even throw his leg over a bike.

Inside Car Sales by Tedi Trindle (Jun 2, 2003)

Buying a car? Forewarned is forearmed! A former car salesperson reveals the inside secrets your salesperson would rather you didn't know...

Ramblings of a TV Addict by Josh Brown (Jun 2, 2003)

Crap, Crap, and <i>More</i> Crap <br> A look at the dark side of television. Evil network executives, laughable rating systems, and the truly great people that stand in the crosshairs to put forth an effort to bring you the people quality television.

What Other People Got by Monique Jetton (Jun 2, 2003)

Our love and war woman returns with a discussion of keeping up with the Joneses. How much is enough? Can we learn to be content with what we have, or are we willing to lose our sense of self to get more?

The Privileges of Age by Tedi Trindle (May 26, 2003)

Aging isn't as bad as it's been made out to be. Take a look at the lighter side of being old...

Ode to Midnight (or Breakfast at 3 a.m.) by Tedi Trindle (May 19, 2003)

Night people stand up and be counted! You have nothing to lose but your alarm clock...

Freedom Train by John Trindle (May 12, 2003)

A tribute to a Man, and a Dream

Literary History 101 by Tedi Trindle (May 12, 2003)

Why the best-selling authors of today will be the Charles Dickenses of tomorrow...

Macaquebeth by Alexandra Queen (May 12, 2003)

The Monkey Manifesto - The Plymouth University experiment giving monkeys access to a computer has opened a whole barrel of social issues.

129th Kentucky Derby Un-coverage by Sand Pilarski (May 5, 2003)

Sports coverage of the Derby? Where? Where? Noooo, not NBC!

The Best Things in Life by Tedi Trindle (May 5, 2003)

Making friends on the Internet doesn't have to be scary. Sometimes the best things in life are only a mouse-click away...

Murphy's Law: Queuing by John Trindle (May 5, 2003)

The line you pick at the grocery store always seems to move the slowest. What's up with that? Use science to improve your shopping experience.

Remote Control Living by Tedi Trindle (Apr 7, 2003)

Oh, sure, the manufacturers tell you they're for your convenience, but by now we all know better. Here's the low down of how it really works.

Fishfaces of the Rich and Famous by Alexandra Queen (Mar 31, 2003)

Looking for that special something to liven up your aquarium? Consider these exciting fishface celebrities from Uncle Edgar's Fishface Farm.

Tongue in Cheek - Democrat Manifesto by The Tongue (Feb 10, 2003)

Democrat Manifesto - Is the Tongue too close-minded? He puts himself in a democrat's shoes for a week and is inspired to make a few resolutions.

Tongue in Cheek by The Tongue (Jan 18, 2003)

Welcome to the real world. The Tongue gets his buds in a ruffle about celebrities and their overly simplistic political views. Look out.

Tongue in Cheek by The Tongue (Dec 16, 2002)

Look out, militant republican on the loose. Trent Lott resign for being nice to an old fart? Pshaw!

De Ja Vu and Dreams by Monique Jetton (Nov 11, 2002)

What does it mean when you know you've been somewhere before - but you haven't?

Mortal November by Sand Pilarski (Nov 4, 2002)

November is for taking stock of mortality. A look at death and the cycle of all things.

Halloween Hollerin' by Bernie Pilarski (Oct 25, 2002)

Oo, ick! Halloween has pagan roots and is corrupting children's minds! Damn right it has pagan roots. Here's why even god-fearin' Christians don't need to wear "shorts in a bunch" costumes this season.

Ten Things an Adventurer Never Wants to Hear in a Dungeon by The Bard At Large (Oct 12, 2002)

A slightly silly tally of worst-case scenarios from dungeon-crawls gone awry.

How Almonds Are by Sand Pilarski (Sep 7, 2002)

An essay on the life cycle of the Central Valley almond tree.

Bernie's Wine List by Bernie Pilarski (Aug 31, 2002)

An introduction to wine tasting for those who like wines, don't know wines or even hate wines.