Small Talk with a Wave

Our neighbor came over last night to offer us some fresh peaches. We were grateful because we sure do love peaches. I answered the door, and if it had remained a conversation between the two of us, it would have been a pretty straightforward exchange. “Would you like some peaches?” My neighbor would have asked. […]

Questions about superheroes

So, a few weeks ago I was trying to get my kindergartner ready for school. It wasn’t going well. He insisted he was ready, but he didn’t have his socks or shoes on yet.  I told him he needed to get his shoes on. He didn’t seem to think it was very important. We weren’t […]

‘Moon Knight’ requires disciplined attention to follow story

In case you haven’t gotten enough superhero action from the inundation of Marvel Cinematic Universe movies and TV shows over the past 14 years, along comes “Moon Knight” on Disney Plus. The six-episode series focuses on the adventures of Marc Spector and Steven Grant (both played by Oscar Isaac), who are one and the same […]