« Menace. » Un terme puissant, mais est-ce correct ? English version / version anglaise © D A Wolf Dire que Serena Williams a menacé la juge en demi-finale de l’US Open hier soir – voilà qui suggère une scène explosive ! Et voici pourquoi les médias exercent leurs pouvoirs sensationnels lorsqu’il concerne l’art […]
The "Meltdown"
“Meltdown.” It’s a powerful term, and creates exceptionally vivid impressions! And that’s exactly why the media used it when describing Serena Williams’ angry response at yesterday’s Women’s Semi-Final of the US Open. Do you think it’s a fair choice of words? If someone hadn’t seen those crucial few determining minutes that ended the match so […]
Moan, groan, the 16-zone…
It’s not an out-of-body experience, exactly. But I swear – REALLY – I can morph myself into a 16-year old. Sort of. Yeah, yeah, sure, sure you’re saying to yourself. A 16-year old boy? OK. I admit that’s more difficult, but I can remember what it was like to be that age. Besides, I have […]
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. Mmmmm.
Some of our most memorable movie moments offer exotic locales and steamy spaces – sometimes on the go. Ever fantasize about sexy strangers on planes, trains, and automobiles? Not only do these scenes figure heavily in film and erotica, but plenty of people experience the occasional offbeat and… transporting evening. All while maneuvering from Point […]
Mad Men Season 3 Episode 4: Less Beauty, More Brooding
What struck me most about last night’s episode of AMC TV’s Mad Men was pure, unmistakable unhappiness. The veneer is wearing thin; in particular for the main characters, Don and Betty Draper, who can no longer hide their sadness behind the gloss of physical beauty and affluence. That, in a nutshell, epitomizes the early sixties […]
Damn, damn, damn. Driving lessons.
Are we there yet? Are you there yet? OMG. Driving lessons for my younger son. Lately he’s so, um… distracted. He’s got a pile of school work, SAT prep classes, piano, art, tennis, after hours tutorials, and… yep, the girl. Give me pause. And strength. Or extra strength Tylenol. Been there, done that, sorta It’s […]
US Open's Oudin: Gotta give it to grit!
It’s Saturday afternoon. US Open, and I’m as glued to my TV as I’ve been in a long time! Melanie Oudin, the feisty 17-year old from Marietta, Georgia, just took the second set 6-4 after a couple of grueling games. This is US Open as we love it – two tough competitors, and a youngster with […]
Tennis teasers
For a change, I thought I’d offer up a nice plate overflowing with images. It’s tennis time around here, and I dug through some of my best memories, and found some cool shots of tennis stars – at work and at play. Or is that at play and at play? As Day 3 of the […]
Knees make news, and US Open moments
It’s US Open time. Tennis! And last night on ESPN I watched Venus Williams play Vera Dushevina, remembering the Williams sisters some 10 years ago, and how exciting that was. This match had its tense moments, but it seemed more painful than exciting as Williams struggled with knee pain to drop the first set in […]
Everyone has an agenda. But gimme a break!
I’m rushing to get out of the house. My kid forgot his tennis shoes. Again. He needs them for school, and he needs them now. I’m mid-screen, mid-writing, mid-hair drying, mid-bill paying. And now the damn house phone rings, then my cell phone. It’s someone I know – not well – who wants something from […]