“It’s just a lot of dumb show” – Kathy Seldon in “Singin’ in the Rain” Harsh, I know.  But when a guy comes out on to the ice with a wireless electric guitar and pretends to strum some seriously cock-rockish tunes and other skaters spit out the tired “[Insert...

The desire to see your kids smile and be joyous, it turns out, is a strong enough wish to crush a disdain for most anything.  Take gymnastics and figure skating.  While I respect the skill, commitment and determination needed to train, compete and succeed in those disciplines, I loath the judging. ...

I’ve had a roller coaster love affair with The Olympics. As a child, I adored the games, both summer and winter.  This is back when they were on the same schedule every 4 years.  Back when every U.S. athlete participating was an amateur, and back when NBC tried to make the games viewable through...