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“Chim chiminey, chim chiminey, chim chim cher-ee….”

Posted on December 13, 2025 by ksedinger

I do not remember a time in my life when I was unaware of the existence of one Richard Wayne Van Dyke. The man has just always existed, you know? Likewise, I couldn’t begin to tell you what the first thing … Continue reading →

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Dispatches from Planet Monti!

Posted on November 2, 2025 by ksedinger

Way back in Season Three of MasterChef, there was a competing cook who quickly became one of my favorite people ever on any food-related show. Her name is Mairym Carlo, but she goes by “Monti”, to which Joe Bastianich reacted with … Continue reading →

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“Dick, sometimes I understand why they hate you.” Nixon, 30 years gone

Posted on April 22, 2024 by ksedinger

A few days after Richard Nixon died (on this date, 1994), I was out riding around with my father as he did some errands. We stopped at the post office in the town where we lived, and Dad noticed that … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Jeff Goldblum!

Posted on October 22, 2022 by ksedinger

Roger has alerted me that today is Jeff Goldblum’s 70th birthday! Huzzah!!! I’ve been a fan of Mr. Goldblum’s for quite a few years, but looking at his filmography, he’s been on my radar even longer than I’ve been aware … Continue reading →

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