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Reasons to like “The Chair”

August 23, 2021

I ended my first week as department chair by watching the new Netflix series, “The Chair.” The series stars Sandra …

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The enduring mystery of real life

March 2, 2018

I recently wrapped up the viewing of three recent television series obsessions: CNN’s “The Radical Story of Patty Hearst” Paramount …

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My latest obsession: “Alice”

June 13, 2017

Ah, Logo TV. The network feeds my sitcom addiction. A couple of months ago the network started airing reruns of …

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Mad Men Writing Prompt: Season 1, Episode 7

April 21, 2016

Mad Men Season 1, Episode 7: “Red in the Face” Episode summary: This episode focuses on the men. Yes, this world of …

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Mad Men writing prompts: Season 1, Episode 6

February 25, 2016

Mad Men Season 1, Episode 6: “Babylon” Episode recap: The theme in this episode is “love in exile.” Don’s chasing Rachel, …

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Mad Men writing prompt: Season 1, Episode 3

January 18, 2016

Season 1, Episode 3: “Marriage of Figaro” As evidenced by the title, this episode is about marriage. Betty and Don …

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Writing prompts courtesy of Mad Men

January 4, 2016

  I love Mad Men. I loved it when I watched it on AMC and I’m loving it now as …

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3 things making me happy this week (Feb. 13)

February 13, 2015

Saul, making music, and safe whippets. The Feb. 13 entry of what’s making me happy.

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In defense of “Wrestling with Death”

January 14, 2015

I’m sure many people will “slam” WGN America’s new reality show, but I’m not one of them.

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