Recent content by Paul Bond

I recall AMC was pushing wide-screen many years ago and had a 'Making Of' showing several movies in original aspect and P&S. One of the movies was Desk Set where they showed a conversation in the hallway with Spencer Tracy, Katherine Hepburn, and Gig Young, but in P&S they could only show any...

I've seen 15. Have no particular desire to see the other 35. I accept the claim that this is the MODERN LIST, but if these are the best they have been able to come up with in the past 20 years, heaven help us guys. Where are you when we really need you, John Wayne? A list of 50 guy movies...

One of my favorites was (from memory) the basic cartoon African village with three natives standing together and another walking toward them. The line was something like "Now here comes Mubambwa. He can't sleep either." I mulled over that for for a couple of days before it finally hit me...

It is time for my standard response. Square dancing. You don't have to like country music (although it helps). You don't have to have a good sense of rhythm (although it helps). You don't have to have an outgoing personality (although...well if you had one, we wouldn't be here would we?)...

One more for the "Me too" list. I don't know that I consider this a great movie, and I have NEVER been able to stand the little girl, but I do have this thing for sinking ship movies, and for that, this one is superb. Bond. Paul Bond.

I believe there are two trains of thought here. One goes like this: Do you want to look younger or older? That touch of gray (or is it grey?) probably makes you look more your real age (but not necessarily). Also, how do you feel about shaving? Having a beard means you only have to shave...

I would be happy to provide my autograph to anyone interested. My 0 seconds of fame would be as 'the person not appearing in the basketball scene in Talk Radio'. And for any true fans, I could also provide my friend Chris's autograph. he was 'the other person not appearing in the...

One of my favorites is HIGH TIME (1960) starring Bing Crosby as a well-off 50ish widower who decides to go to college. Unfortunately, I don't see it available on DVD or VHS. But it is a fun romp. Bond. Paul Bond.

Wes, One thing you mght watch for is Balance transfer offers from your existing cards. You have to run the numbers to be sure the transfer charge doesn't exceed the savings, but anything that reduces your interest ultimately reduces your payoff time. Other things to consider are how the...

As someone who used to give flowers at the drop of a hat, I would say pass on this one unless YOU have a reason to give them to HER. It doesn't have to be a romantic one, but one that is clear (at least mostly) to her. That way she doesn't have to wonder whether you have suddenly moved into...

Thanks Walter (and Cees). I kind of thought it was him, but I wasn't sure. I also seem to recall someone finding - after his death - this scribbled note: "Ghosts in a Martian department store." Just that leaves one wondering. Bond. Paul Bond.

I can't remember who it was, but it seems it was a well-known Science Fiction writer who penned this short-short story: The last person on Earth sat in his room. There was a knock on the door. Bond. Paul Bond.

It is a little too late for a spontaneous reply, but you might use a variation of this: "I've been thinking about what you said about being in love and loving someone. I can't say which will be the result of our relationship. I do enjoy being with you and I hope you feel the same with me. Love...

You want the secret to quiet neighbors? Bagpipes!!!! I have a friend who goes fishing and camping a lot. One weekend night after everyone had settled down in their tents and such to sleep, a car pulled up into the camping area and the loud rock started pumping. Charles (his real name) said...

Being a non-confrontational sort (except in my daydreams), I will recommend something like the following: Approach your neighbor and comment how you have noticed he is clearing some trees and brush from his property. Even compliment him on how nice it is looking (what the heck), then let him...