Okay. It’s over but for the remains. No matter how little I try to eat each year, I waddle away from the table. I always swear that I’ll never do that again, knowing full well that in a year I’ll do the same damn thing. This year I felt particular pangs of conscience. There are, again, too many starving people in the world for me to eat the Thanksgiving meal without wondering how many our feast could feed.

Each year the turkey that we purchase gets smaller and smaller. No more the 25 lbs. behemoths. I’ve definitely said good bye Toms and hello to Hens. Yet, there’s still too much. The spirits don’t eat as much as I think they will. They still hover about me as I fix the meal. They critique and bemoan. They harp on and inveigle. Thanksgiving just wouldn’t be the same without them. Though I’d be willing to give it a go. (more…)

Before I start I must explain that I am a qualified ‘Toonologist. With my studies of ‘toons, I ought to have a ‘Th.D by now. So, understand that as I proceed: I’m an expert in the field.

I started my studies by watching Looney Tunes. I can tell you who directed any particular Warner Brothers’ cartoon without even seeing the credits. I can even tell you who did the music. Carl Stalling rocks! Milt Franklyn doesn’t. Tedd Pierce was the best storyteller, and Bob Clampett’s ‘toons were always way too topical.
I have a cartload of classic Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies on DVD and will watch them for hours on end. Chuck Jones walked on water. (more…)