Steven Martin’s “Overnight” Success “I did standup comedy for 18 years. Ten years learning, four years refining, and then four years of success.” –Steve Martin; People Magazine (June 22, 2015). For an industry with practically non-existent entry barriers — a high school degree, a few weeks of coursework, then an exam does the trick — real...Read More
“La-shon ha-ra“ (Hebrew for “evil tongue”) : speech that says something negative about a person or party, is not previously known to the public, is not seriously intended to correct or improve a negative situation, and is true. Statements that fit this description are considered to be lashon hara, regardless of the method of communication that...Read More
People Magazine: ‘World’s Most Beautiful Woman’ I never really belonged to either the “I Love Gwyneth Paltrow” camp or the “I Hate Gwyneth Paltrow” camp (yes, they really exist, complete with multiple Web sites). Instead, I’d always placed myself in the “I Don’t Especially Think (or Care) About Gwyneth Paltrow” camp. However, her recent selection by People...Read More
Twin Cities’ Embarrassment of Riches Money Magazine’s most recent “America’s Best Places to Live” issue is out, and Minnesota (again) is prominently represented. No fewer than five Minnesota cities made Money’s “Top 20,” including Eden Prairie, the grand prize winner. Two more cities — Chanhassan and Maple Grove — could have easily been added as...Read More
