The Godfather

Since The Godfather and The Godfather, Part II were released some 30 years ago, I expect that virtually everyone has already seen these Academy Award-winning films. (If not, you’ve certainly seen them mocked.) I hadn’t, however, and I’m thrilled to...

I get up, I get down

Battle Ground, Washington Missing both our All-American forward and the linchpin of our defense, we lost the Div II Men’s Over 30 championship game 5-1. Should have been 5-2, but we missed a penalty. Without our missing players, the better team won. I can have...

Three more movies

I’m recommending SeaBiscuit, Hidalgo, and About a Boy, in that order. None of these are without their flaws, but each has enough merit on a strictly entertainment level to make them worthwhile. SeaBiscuit and Hidalgo also have the virtue of being more or less...

The Mac Store Salem

The Mac Store in Salem moved at the end of November from its long-time home downtown on Ferry Street out to 442 Lancaster Drive. That’s just south of Center Street for those of you who might be looking to take a run out there. The new location is smaller, about...

Busiest shopping day of the year?

The day after Thanksgiving carries the annual distinction of “busiest shopping day of the year.” We ventured out this morning to Wal-Mart and Fred Meyer to take advantage of the massive one- or two-day price drops. In previous years we’ve been caught...