Editor’s note: Every year at this time, Patty Kimerer puts on her rhyming cap, the one with elf ears, and pens a play on Clement C. Moore’s famous poem, “A Visit From St. Nicholas,” perhaps better known by its opening line, “’Twas the night before Christmas…” Following is her ...

Just the other day it was on. I never miss a viewing, you know. I realize that for some it might not equal cinematic glory, but to me, it’s something of a masterpiece in its own right. Indeed, I admit that I never skip a viewing of it — if at all possible. I speak of the quirky little ...

Heaven. I’m in heaven. And my heart beats so that I can barely speak… Or at least, that is what the old song says, yes? But music aside, I’ve always wondered what it’s like all the way up there in the up there. Haven’t you? It is, by the by, the end all, be all and outright ...

I think I’m officially in a state of mourning. I know I’ve already referenced it but the passing of actor Matthew Perry of “Friends” sitcom fame has got me down in the dumps. He was my favorite of the pals for many a reason. First, his Charlie Brown-like lovable loser status was a ...

Thursday has passed and the Thanksgiving plates have been cleared, but Friendsgiving certainly can continue. There is no official origin story for Friendsgiving, but some people credit the hit show “Friends” for inspiring the concept of spending the holiday — on or around Thanksgiving ...

During the Global War on Terrorism, the phrase, “Thank you for your service” became the default expression of gratitude for American civilians to show their appreciation and admiration for service members and veterans. As for me, I grew up thanking veterans for all they do to keep us safe ...