Another Burns Documentary

I love a great documentary, and I especially admire the work of Ken Burns, who (no pun intended) hit it out of the ballpark with a mesmerizing documentary on the history of baseball, simply titled, "Baseball." "Baseball" is roughly 16 years old now, but its story is timeless.
Burns is back this September, now with a documentary on the National Park System of the United States. "The National Parks: America's Best Idea" begins airing on PBS on Sept. 27.
I admit, I'm partial to anything that encourages exploration of the U.S. park system. I think it's miraculous and wonderful. (It is one of my life's goals to visit each national park in the U.S.)
Jane Q and Joe Q Public need to understand that these havens didn't just happen; they came about because of the work and sacrifice of individuals.
Burns will highlight this. If his work on "Baseball" is any indication, the product will be outstanding and truly engaging.

A bellyful!

We're plugging along! Now, at 30 weeks pregnant, we are in the home stretch! Olivia is due to arrive on or around Oct. 5.

RIP Michael Jackson

Today is Michael Jackson's memorial service. I have made jokes about his death, of course, but I am sad that this icon is gone.
There are people in life who take us outside of ourselves and give us reason to believe in magic.
As for all the allegations and media coverage about what went on behind closed doors, the ultimate truth is that no one knows what went on between Jackson and the children involved in those lawsuits, except Jackson and the children themselves.