Month: November 2003

Dan, give somebody else a chance

Here’s a New York Times profile of Dan Rather, who’s hanging on to that anchor desk like it’s the only thing keeping him alive. At 72, Mr. Rather is eight years older than Walter Cronkite was when he left the…

A site for natural born copy editors

It’s called moviemistakes.com. One entry from the boo-boos in the movie “Gangs of New York.” Factual error: In one scene where Daniel Day Lewis is in the Mayor’s office, the Mayor is sitting behind his desk and holding a bunch…

George, we’re grateful, really

Sneaking off after dark to spend a few hours with the troops is a fine thing to do, particularly if you’re him what sent ’em there. Planning it in secret and lying to the press about it is a smart…

10 ways to liven up your Turkey day

In lieu of saying Grace, issue Wonderbras, short skirts and bobbysocks to female guests, encourage them to imitate Laker Girls. Issue full pads and helmets to male guests, have a scrimmage over who gets the wishbone. Tell youngest guests they’ll…

What I’m thankful for

… that it’s somebody else’s job to put out Friday’s paper. The Metro Desk folks at the Mercury News have a big ol’ feast planned … it’s almost like not having to work because there’s one edition and five stories…

Sorry, folks

My head is full of phlegm this morning and I can’t make my brain work … Be back tomorrow or the next day for sure. (Note this will not stop me from going to work, because I won’t need my…