There’s an old superstition in big league baseball that goes like this: whichever teams are in first place on July 4 will win the pennant. Now, that “First on the Fourth” tradition […]
Who’s afraid of the SF Giants?
“Tomorrow War” almost lukewarm
By Jim Tortolano Alien invasion movies are almost as common as Starbucks, but seldom as satisfying. “The Tomorrow War,” sits somewhere between a rapidly cooling cup of java at Denny’s and an […]
O, say can you see the fun?
Back in July 1776, patriots wanting freedom from tyranny challenged the world’s mightiest empire with the historic “Declaration of Independence,” asserting that “all men are created equal.” It’s a promise we’ve been […]
Back when I hated summers …
Here’s a heresy with a twist ending. As a kid, I hated summer. Oh, I know volumes have been written about the joys of the sunny season. The old fishin’ hole. Camping […]
The could-be Great Race of 2021
The expansion of playoffs in nearly all pro sports has lessened the interest in what used to be called “pennant races,” but there’s still some excitement in the battle for first place. […]
Going the distance for The Best
Forty-Three miles. That’s the distance I drive, each way, to get my hair cut and styled. Undoubtedly, an hour’s drive for a monthly hair appointment is extreme; however, I have the BEST […]
It’s time to take aim at some fun
You’re not still stuck on the house after 15 months of avoiding contact with other people, are you? The weather is fine, entertainment is not confined to your TV box and there’s […]
Whole new path across town
The Tribune reported recently about the Orange County Transportation Authority’s plan to extend the existing Medal of Honor Garden Grove Bike/Pedestrian Path along the old Pacific Electric right-of-way to link up with […]
Need a bodyguard? Here’s one
Some new movies, some Angels’ games in Anaheim and a look ahead to events next week. Enjoy your “Weekend” and more.
High honors for “In the Heights”
By Jim Tortolano As most people know, before Lin-Manuel Miranda made the nation’s first Secretary of the Treasury famous with the hip-hop musical “Hamilton,” the playwright made a big splash […]
