Usually I write my ‘Last Week In Life’ post detailing what happened in history and the current news the previous week. August is going to be a tad bit busy. I didn’t want to delay my week in review a few weeks so I thought I would gather all my history for the whole month of August and the few days surrounding it and compile it in This Month in Life. When I get to the end of the month... Read more
Sinead O’ Connor and Leny Andrade are two singing ladies who died this past week. We also remember the deaths of legendary Cyrano De Bergerac and comedic legend Bob Hope and the recent death of actor Paul Rubbins who gave the world his character persona ‘Pee Wee Herman’. The first woman to be hanged in Shanghai since 2004 is yet another person who experienced death this week. Jimmy Akin gives us podcasts reflecting on The Victims of the Son of... Read more
The Flash/Elemental films could have been the biggest movie duo this summer but it tripped over a speed bump and fell into the fire of box office disappointments. On the other hand the combo of the quirky surreal Barbie/Opp cinema buddies has launched in theaters like the Disney World Aerosmith roller coaster at full speed picking up $$$ for stories about the Barbie Girl going out of the Barbie World and the developer of the Atom Bomb. Avoiding Oppenheimer? In... Read more
This week I’m trying something a little different. Less random facts and more commentary. The Opening of Disneyland. The Landing on the Moon. Henry Ford, Adolf Hitler and Tony Bennett. Giant Rubber Ducks, Llamas and Microwaves Lots of Music Artists are all mentioned in… What Happen Last Week and Year in Life. Monday July 17, 2023 Day 198: The Day of the Lord — The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) – YouTube Day 198: Reconciliation with God — The... Read more
One of my young co-workers was telling me one day at work that he couldn’t wait to someday get a girlfriend and or wife. This led me to comment, based upon my own experience of being married 13 and 1/2 years, the secret to a long lasting intimate relationship with a significant member of the opposite sex. Don’t Build on Physical Intimacy First off, a relationship should not be based foundationally on romance, physical intimacy or mushy hallmark feelings. These... Read more
A century ago on July 13, the famous Hollywood sign that today marks the Dream Factory was first put up for the viewing public. Prof. Frank McDonough@FXMC1957 (July 13, 2023) The famous Hollywood Sign was opened but was originally called “Hollywoodland” and was not related to the film industry. It was an advertisement for a new housing estate financed by Los Angeles Times publisher, Harry Chandler. The billboard cost $21,000. A century later it still stands while the actors and... Read more
Good morning, Mr. Cruise. The summer 2023 box office blockbusters with a few exceptions have been lacking in audience appeal. Several franchisee tentpole movies have faded and fizzled with movie goers. With the continuing writers strike going on in Hollywood, film lovers going to the cinema for summer escapist entertainment is dwindling causing financial setbacks for the major movie companies. Your mission, Tom, should you decide to accept it, is to make another Big Blockbuster as you did with Top... Read more
What is Last Week in Life Last Week In Life is a weekly look at some of the events that happen the previous week. Much of the events you will read are short quick historical trivia headlines taken from either History.com or Wikipedia. I usually include a lot because there are so many good and interesting things that happen on a particular day that I can’t just leave it out. I also include a relevant video that reflects a historical... Read more
Going To The Movies With… When I watched the trailer for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny with a friend of mine on his computer several months ago, he said to me, “We have to see that when it comes out“. So on the last Sunday I had off from work after the film premiered in cinemas across the globe, I took my friend Dave to go see it. I’m glad I went with him to Indy 5 and... Read more
At 183 days and 26 weeks were half way through 2023. So Here’s What Happen Last Week and Year in Life At Half way through the year. Monday June 26, 2023 Day 177: Return, O Israel — The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) – YouTube Day 177: The Celebration of Confirmation — The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) – YouTube Here’s What Happen Last Week and Year in Life. 684 – Pope Benedict II is the last pope to require confirmation... Read more
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