Obituary
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Todd Eugene Wilson Leaves Us With Reasons To Smile
“What’s up, Captain?” That was Todd Eugene Wilson’s signature greeting whenever he called me. Over the years, it never changed. The first time we spoke—about 24 years ago—I was struck by the unmistakable Maine accent that colored every syllable. Even after living in Florida for a time and then settling in Tennessee, Todd never lost Continue reading
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Patricia Routledge Dies At 96, Hyacinth Bucket Is Immortal
As we face hourly reminders of why we must fight for our democracy we are also reminded, perhaps even subconsciously, why we must have places of mental respite and abundant humor. One of those ever-ready smile-educing options for James and myself not only over the past decade, but for the 25 years we have been Continue reading
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Bruce DuMont Deserves To Be Remembered
In light of the news about Charlie Kirk so many other important stories have fallen between the cracks. Bruce DuMont, a longtime host of the Beyond the Beltway political radio talk show; the founder of the Museum of Broadcast Communications; and a former television producer, host, and analyst died at the age of 81. He Continue reading
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