Jan Wagner

I happened to tune in to CNN recently, just in time to catch the end of the “Smerconish” TV talk show. I’ve watched Michael Smerconish’s show before. He is well-informed and I find much of what he discusses…

on monday all must rest, so monday it will stay: shade the mirrors, slip the edges of the shears away. who will knead his fingers now, circling, until the cloud

The Minions are back with a wonderful new animated movie and a whole new tribe of Minions, featuring James, Henry, Ed and Dick (voiced by Pierre Coffin, who also directed and co-wrote this movie), along with a new cast of characters that…

Set in the Bronze Age and in the genre of Greek mythology, “The Odyssey” is Christopher Nolan’s brilliantly imaginative interpretation of Homer’s story about the Greek hero Odysseus (Matt Damon), the Trojan War and…

Every year San Diego Comic-Con is a unique experience, and this year was no exception. There were loads of interesting, informative and entertaining panels, screenings, sneak-peek previews and the Comic-Con Masquerade (better-than-ever…

how starkly clear you hear them gnawing at the wood of lawn chairs near the awning all day in august or july, and not much longer,

For years the founders of ReelCharge created products for major national brands. Eventually they decided that they could offer customers easy, reliable

I use social media often — just not in the way most people think of social media. My personal twist on using social media is to talk to people one-on-one, and through my weekly “AutoMatters & More” columns.

Tiki Oasis is a light-hearted, fun celebration of all things Tiki. This year, Tiki Oasis was held from Wednesday through Sunday, Aug. 5 – 9, 2026. Billed as “The Largest Tiki Event in the World,” Tiki Oasis is a place where, for…

This review has been in the works since CES (the Consumer Electronics Show) back in January, where I first learned about the Stihl GTA 30 battery-powered pruner. Prior to today, I had never used a chainsaw, so after I received my review…