Even if true, a raised eyebrow is the mildest of negative reactions.

100% agree. Japanese Iron Chef was the best. Cod roe ice cream for everyone!

He had a long and happy life with people who loved him. We should all be so lucky. I hope your memories are a comfort to you.

My high school boyfriend took me to see Schindler's List. That…was not a good date movie.

Possibly upper respiratory infection?

That is an amazing piece of music that I hadn't thought about in a while. Thank you.

Yes, I meant costumes and sets in colors other than gray.

A lot of folks I know complained, but given Harry's age and what he's been through, I thought his personality in book 5 was spot on.

I'd like to see a good King Arthur movie, but it would have to have colors in it, for a start.

Spouse and I had a courthouse wedding with immediate family 14 years ago and have never regretted it for an instant. Been to too many weddings where the wedding planning lasted longer than the marriage.

If you are considering Cleveland, consider Akron. Small indie art scene, fantastic county park system, nearby national park, gets slightly less snow than Cleveland. Within easy driving distance of Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Columbus. It's not Northern California in terms of photogenic landscapes, but has a…

Yeah, my grandma died back in the 80's of Hep C contracted from a medical procedure, and I find myself wishing that medical science had progressed fast enough for Grandma. But better late than never, I guess.

Your mom is a treasure.

No matter how long they live, it's never long enough. Fortunately she's had a life with someone who loves her and takes care of her.

Pom Poko—the most depressing movie about raccoons with shape-shifting testicles ever made.

I wish I was rich and powerful enough to have people provide me with Haribo Cola gummies. Those are awesome. That said, I hope I never get so rich and powerful that I want sushi and Italian food in India.

Spouse, father-in-law, and my dad all have the same first name.

I love reptiles and amphibians, but I do prefer having a pet that can distinguish between me and foood.

On one episode, a buyer mentions that there are no building codes in Alaska, and that makes her feel a lot safer knowing that the builder built the house however they wanted it.

Ever seen the one that takes place in Alaska? The husbands complain that they saw someone on an ATV three miles back, so there are too many neighbors. The wives shamefully confess to the real estate person that they'd really like a house with a toilet, as if wanting indoor plumbing was some kind of moral failing.