Author Archives: James Rising

Everybody talks about the weather. But our Senator Rick Santorum is trying to do something about it. He is trying to make it harder or maybe even impossible for you to get the forecast from the National weather service, which … Continue reading →

Tuesday Morning Review: Inception (2010) PG-13 148 min

You would think that world class chess players would have world class manners. I mean after all these are guys, and they are almost without exception guys, at the top levels of the world chess federation that are thinking strategy … Continue reading →

Maybe they should rename her Toto, or Dorothy. And if a donkey could click her heels together and bray “There’s no place like home” that would be Molly. The four footed resident of Askewville N.C., according to published reports (The … Continue reading →

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Sunday Wrap: Monday 4/18/11: Rant D’Jour Let’s all go to the movies. Blog Post The Blog Speaks! Bonus, of a sort: Roger Nichols Obit Tuesday 4/19/11: Rant D’Jour Is about gluttony. Blog Post Tuesday Morning Review – “Waiting For Superman” … Continue reading →

You have to be somewhat crazy to ski 90 miles per hour. And what kind of a name is Bode anyway? Have you heard about this guy, Bode Miller? Some say he is the best all around skier that has … Continue reading →

Aggregate Saturday I can’t drink. Anymore. (the old joke does NOT apply. I can drink less). Earlier this week I mourned the passing of Roger Nichols. I toasted him that night with six drinks. 3 Coors Lights (THAT’S NOT BEER … Continue reading →

Good news Kid’s. Apple jacks don’t taste remotely like apples. In fact if you scan the ingredients on a box of the sugary salty breakfast concoction you will discover apples way down on the list. The Kellogg Company (k e … Continue reading →

This is a really long post but much of it comes from the old Rising’s Rant . It is the continuing saga of how I got the long-suffering wife’s parents to be able to see Catholic Television. And how and … Continue reading →