We are trained since childhood to enjoy a good story all the way until its happy ending. Whether it’s a fairy tale, a Disney movie, or a classic novel, once the guy…
Category: characters
Who do you love?
Can I risk the embarrassment of confessing some childhood TV crushes? The first crush I can remember was on Albert, the adopted son on Little House on the Prairie. Why did I…
My fair share.
A Charlie Brown Christmas first aired in 1965. I watch it at least once every year. I don’t know why I love that thing so much, but maybe because I remember my…
A quirk.
We all have quirks. Foibles. Idiosyncrasies. Whatever you call them, it’s the weird little things about us that make us unique. Some of mine are obvious to all who know me. But…
Rescue!
I have a secret. When I was little I wanted to be Indiana Jones. Which is odd because I was also in love with Indiana Jones. I’m sure there’s some psychoanalysis work…
Our better hero.
Who is your favorite hero? You know…the one who saves the day in some distant or imaginary civilization? It seems as if humanity universally loves stories where there’s a grand adventure culminating…