by Celia Rivenbark | Mar 16, 2020 | Weekly Column
I had a “Larry David” moment the other day. Certainly not my first, or even my 10th but definitely a classic. Here’s what happened: The local franchise of a chain restaurant charged me $4 for a large iced tea. Because this is the South and tea...
by Celia Rivenbark | Mar 9, 2020 | Weekly Column
WHITE HOUSE PRESS CONFERENCE, SOMETIME IN THE VERY NEAR FUTURE—Vice President Mike (“Mike”) Pence will now address reporters with an update on the status of the Coronavirus, aka Covid-19. Pence: Thank you for being here today. I’m...
by Celia Rivenbark | Feb 24, 2020 | Weekly Column
“Purity” is a word you don’t hear that much, unless it’s used to describe a ring some high school couples wear so their parents won’t think they’re doing it. (Too cynical? I’m sorry. I wasn’t talking about your kid;...
by Celia Rivenbark | Feb 17, 2020 | Weekly Column
Ready! Aim! Fire! Steady, now, Dems who are rallying behind Bernie. You want the gun to be pointed directly at your foot when you pull the trigger. Look, it’s not that I think Trump would beat Bernie like a rented mule in November; it’s that I...
by Celia Rivenbark | Feb 13, 2020 | Weekly Column
Before we say goodbye forever to what I’m calling “Crotchgate,” let me try to womansplain why so many of us went out of our minds over the Super Bowl halftime show. I shall now base my findings on science-ish. Which is like regular scientific...
by Celia Rivenbark | Feb 13, 2020 | Weekly Column
Duh Hubby attended a conference in Philadelphia last week and I tagged along for the chance to try a real Philly cheesesteak (Carmen’s, since you ask, delectable) and do a bit of sightseeing. Lately, I’ve felt the need to reconnect with the vision of...
by Celia Rivenbark | Feb 10, 2020 | Weekly Column
Before we say goodbye forever to what I’m calling “Crotchgate,” let me try to womansplain why so many of us went out of our minds over the Super Bowl halftime show. I shall now base my findings on science-ish. Which is like regular scientific...
by Celia Rivenbark | Jan 27, 2020 | Weekly Column
If her life was a musical, I don’t think Melania Trump would spring out of bed merrily dancing down the street while belting an ebullient “Good morning, Washington!” like Tracy Turnblad in “Hairspray.” No, no. I picture her awaking...
by Celia Rivenbark | Jan 20, 2020 | Weekly Column
While many Democrats celebrate the jaw-droppingly damaging revelations spewing from Rudy Giuliani’s associate, Lev Parnas, detailing what Trump knew, and when he knew it, I’m unimpressed. Ditto the excitement about hearing from conservative curmudgeon...
by Celia Rivenbark | Jan 13, 2020 | Weekly Column
Am I the only one who thinks it would’ve been hilarious if someone at the recent Golden Globes had frowned in disgust and hissed at the waiter: “I had the STEAK!” when the vegan meal was presented with a flourish? Turnabout’s fair play and...
