My New Year's Eve celebrations used to be a lot more exciting when I was young(er): I spent the Millennium Eve in Times Square (and now I'm over it). I've done enough all-night rave-like dance parties. There were also the obligatory family gatherings during the trying years; semi-sober (literally & figuratively). Last year my wife was working, so I spent it with a neighbor who moved away a few months later -- taking those memories with them.
The first screenings of this comedy were finally aired last Wednesday at midnight but only through independent movie theaters.
On Thursday morning it was listed as the No. 1 seller on YouTube Movies and the Google Play store.
The Interview has now become a symbol of free speech. People were dressed in red, white and blue to go view the movie and many theaters reported sell outs.
It has received mixed to negative reviews. Will you go see it?
If you ever had the pleasure of being with Bob Formica you can understand why I give him the appellation St. Formica. In my experience, he comes closest to being as I imagine a Saint would be. He was kind, caring, giving, humble, funny, smart, loyal, good natured, unique, empathetic, thoughtful, naughty, fatherly and sweet. It was for these and other reasons that do not come quickly to mind that we honored him in 2007 as Gotham's Networker of the Decade and memorialize him annually at the Bob Formica Golf Outing.
“Merry Christmas"
These 2 words are always a reminder to me of the magic and wonder in the world: whether it’s the magic of Santa arriving while you sleep and leaving lots of toys or the wonder of an innocent baby arriving in the world in humble surroundings as a gift to us. This season is
It's been a rough year for a lot of people in a lot of ways. As it draws to a close, may we all look forward to a better year. I wish everyone a happy, hopeful and mostly a peaceful 2015.
This is the gift giving time of year. It makes me reflect on the gifts that have been my favorite over the course of time. In no particular order: