Monthly Archives: February 2013

London in February: Saying goodbye to a friend

Posted on February 23, 2013 by tgilson

February in London!  Not a month that many would think to go visit the U.K., since it is usually cold and wet.  This time it was in the 40s and sunny and tiny crocus appeared as a harbinger of spring.  … Continue reading →

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The week in politics: SOTU, water, drones and talking heads

Posted on February 15, 2013 by tgilson

What a week of staring at television (perhaps there is a reason for the nickname, “the boob tube”?).  The State of the Union (SOTU) was not the inspiring, wake up call to “what the future can bring” speech.  Let’s start … Continue reading →

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‘The Americans’: Realistic and worth a peek

Posted on February 8, 2013 by tgilson

The new FX show, The Americans, looks like it might be the best show about the spy world on air today.  Set in Reagan days, it follows the “sleeper” agents who are from the Soviet Union living in the United … Continue reading →

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Inaugural Address fell short: President’s focus should be international

Posted on February 1, 2013 by tgilson

The one aspect of the Inauguration that is serious is the Inaugural Address.  I was disappointed in this one.  The President barely mentioned anything about what is America’s future role internationally or any of the issues facing us outside of … Continue reading →

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