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There were two generations of thespian Frank Lawtons, their combined careers spanning nearly a century. The family name was originally spelled “Laughton”. If there is any connection to British actor Charles Laughton it is centuries in the past; Frank Lawton’s family came to America in the 1630s. The first Frank Lawton (Frank Mokeley Laughton (1855-1914) […]

There were two generations of thespian Frank Lawtons, their combined careers spanning nearly a century. The family name was originally spelled “Laughton”. If there is any connection to British actor Charles Laughton it is centuries in the past; Frank Lawton’s family came to America in the 1630s. The first Frank Lawton (Frank Mokeley Laughton (1855-1914) […]

“Blanche Satchel” (1906-2004) is one of the most unappealing stage names that I’ve ever heard; it evokes a leather saddle bag that has been boiled until it turns as white as a dead fish. I only raise the point because the opposite was true. I was literally LURED to an interest in the subject, by […]

“Blanche Satchel” (1906-2004) is one of the most unappealing stage names that I’ve ever heard; it evokes a leather saddle bag that has been boiled until it turns as white as a dead fish. I only raise the point because the opposite was true. I was literally LURED to an interest in the subject, by […]

By Rocky This was a fun watch. I finished all the seven episodes in two days . I really enjoyed the Bollywood inside jokes. The alleged spoof on Rajeev Masand was hilarious. I am actually surprised that they went so far with it. I thought RM works for KJO ? The famous roundtable between Ananya Pandey and Chaturvedi was also […]

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September 30 was the birthday of screen director Lewis Milestone (Lieb Milstein, 1895-1980). This could just be my own anecdotal experience, but it seems to me that Milestone’s name is almost invariably, almost exclusively, mentioned in connection with his Oscar winning 1930 film All Quiet on the Western Front. The thing is, Milestone directed many […]

September 30 was the birthday of screen director Lewis Milestone (Lieb Milstein, 1895-1980). This could just be my own anecdotal experience, but it seems to me that Milestone’s name is almost invariably, almost exclusively, mentioned in connection with his Oscar winning 1930 film All Quiet on the Western Front. The thing is, Milestone directed many […]

SPOILERS! Michael Emerson as Benjamin “Ben” Linus “Hi, my name is Benjamin Linus and I’ve lived on this island all my life.” While characters like John Locke with his profound philosophical depth, or the reluctant hero Jack Shephard are superior characters, Emerson’s portrayal of Ben stands as the pinnacle of acting in the series. BenContinue reading “The cast of Lost (2004-2010)”

SPOILERS! Michael Emerson as Benjamin “Ben” Linus “Hi, my name is Benjamin Linus and I’ve lived on this island all my life.” While characters like John Locke with his profound philosophical depth, or the reluctant hero Jack Shephard are superior characters, Emerson’s portrayal of Ben stands as the pinnacle of acting in the series. BenContinue reading “The cast of Lost (2004-2010)”

Carthage Tri#3 UW-Oshkosh, Carthage, Edgewood#3 UW-Oshkosh 3, Carthage 0; #3 UW-Oshkosh 3, Edgewood 0; Carthage 3, Edgewood 1. WIACUW-Stevens Point 3, UW-Platteville 2 UWSP’s Thomka: 15 kills, 5 blocks. ARCCoe 3, Luther 1 CC’s Harris hit 11-1-19.Wartburg 3, Loras 1 WC’s Sash: 10 kills, 12 blocks.Nebraska Wesleyan 3, Buena Vista 0 NWU’s Plucker: 13 kills. […]

Undefeated Region X denizens La Verne and East Texas Baptist still occupy the top two spots in the AVCA Week 5 poll. Following the Leos and Tigers are Region VIII’s Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference rivals Wisconsin-Oshkosh in third, Wisconsin-Whitewater fourth and Wisconsin-Eau Claire fifth. Rounding out the Week 5 top 10 are No. 6 Juniata, […]

300 long 6:00 2×150 pull with pads 3:00 4×75 50free/25 IMO @ 1:30 1 min break 6×50 1) k/s 2) s/k @ 1:05 30×50 on :50 Tight stream off push Min 3dk off the wall Flutter kick (15×50) 5×50 on 1:15 steady 30 sr 4×50 on 1:10 30 sr 3×50 on 1:05 30 sr 2×50 … Continue reading “P5 change of plans Sept 29”

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SP with HP and Queens 20 x 100 Aerobic Power 12×150 – could pull the easy repeats (2:10 is 1:26/100,2:15 is 1:30/100, 2:20 is 1:34/100) P5 in shallow end 6×600 1 min rest between each 600 Wd tba

Hi friends! The other day I took my markers outside to paint! It was a beautiful, warm early fall day, and the leaves were just starting to change color. I decided to set up my camera and bring you along with me. I hope you enjoy the video! Supplies (Affiliate links used) Just a heads […]

Hi friends! The other day I took my markers outside to paint! It was a beautiful, warm early fall day, and the leaves were just starting to change color. I decided to set up my camera and bring you along with me. I hope you enjoy the video! Supplies (Affiliate links used) Just a heads […]

Over the weekend, I got a chance to travel to Seguin for a baby’s first birthday party. I couldn’t pass up the chance to try out Burnt Bean Co., especially after Texas Monthly named the joint as the Number 1 joint in the state … More Trying Out the NUMBER 1 BBQ JOINT in Texas- Burnt Bean Co.

Today’s new Travalanche posts for September 29, 2025 include ones on B movie star Anne Nagel, songwriters Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart, and a special post for Silent Movie Day! If you’d like to observe National Coffee Day, my son has you covered. Earlier Travalanche posts for September 29 include ones on: Mother Goose Madeline […]