At the end of each month, and now at the end of the year, I report on the progress of my New Year's resolutions (or lack thereof). This is my…

Animator and filmmaker Don Hertzfeldt on the difference between crate digging & streaming from a recent interview: Not to sound like a curmudgeon, but when I was a teenager, I…

The family and I went to see "A Christmas Carol" at the Hartford Stage on the day after Christmas. The timing was ideal. I highly recommend it. During intermission, I…

Behold! And look carefully, lest you miss it... The Sock Shrub — a rare, unappreciated indoor plant only found in the homes of boys incapable of keeping socks on their…

Every Christmas, I take inventory of the holiday gifts that my wife, Elysha, gives me. Some people wish for cashmere sweaters, the latest gadgets, stylish watches, and jewelry. My hope…

If you're not familiar with Garfunkle and Oats, I can't recommend this comedic singing duo enough. They are almost never safe for work, but if you're into music and comedy…

I have many pet peeves. Most people do, I think. Most are also smart enough not to publish them for the world to see, but not me! So here are…

As we prepare to make new Christmas memories this morning, I am reminded of one from 12 years ago, when Clara was three years old and Charlie was still an…

In the event you have some last-minute shopping to do for a loved one, allow me to offer my annual gift-giving guide to the four best presents that you can…

I learned this week that only 14 percent of households purchased a "real" Christmas tree last year, while 80 percent of Americans have an artificial tree. I can't believe it.…