September 11, 1995 – The comedy Ned and Stacey, starring Thomas Haden Church and Debra Messing premiered on Fox-TV on this date. Debra Messing was reportedly pressured to wear enhancements in her bra to make her breasts look bigger for the show. Fresh out of college, Messing felt obliged to wear them as she fearedContinue reading “Ned and Stacey premiered”
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The remembrance of the horror we’d rather not remember
It is said that Poetry aids in healing by providing emotional expression, cognitive framing, and neurophysiological responses that promote well-being during times of stress, trauma, or grief. Through metaphor and imagery, poetry offers a unique way to process painful experiences, foster empathy, and reconnect with one’s authentic self. Reading or writing poetry can reduce anxiety,Continue reading “The remembrance of the horror we’d rather not remember”
You can never be overdressed or overeducated
Today is the start of the 2026-27 school year for the more than 1.1 million NYC public school students (and their teachers.) There are appx 291 days until the next summer vacation (about 180 days of school) and you know every student is counting every single day until then. Demand Euphoria!
Advice is cheap; you can take it from me
It’s Cheap Advice Day, celebrates low cost counselors everywhere, whether they are a professional in the psychiatric industry or that friend who just can’t help but offer their unsolicited advice. This holiday originates from an episode of Charles M. Shultz’ Peanuts on September 10, 1992 where resident psychiatrist Lucy van Pelt raised her psychiatric feeContinue reading “Advice is cheap; you can take it from me”
Carries the John Wayne seal of approval
September 10, 1955 – Gunsmoke premiered on CBS-TV on this date. The television series ran from September 10, 1955 until September 1, 1975 on CBS for 635 episodes. It had the longest run of any scripted series with continuing characters in American primetime television. William Conrad was the first choice to play Marshall Matt DillonContinue reading “Carries the John Wayne seal of approval”
Renior’s The River debuted
September 10, 1951 –Jean Renoir underrated classic film (in spectacular Technicolor), The River, was released in the US on this date. This film was instrumental in launching the careers of Satyajit Ray – an assistant on the film – and Subrata Mitra, who went on to become Ray’s cinematographer.
You’re Too Careless with Your Kisses! premiered
September 10, 1932 –The Merrie Melodies short, You’re Too Careless!, directed by Hugh Harman and Rudolf Ising, was released on this date. The Dear Old Maestro was probably a reference to conductor/composer/violinist Ben Bernie.
The Dover Boys at Pimento University premiered
September 10, 1942 –The Merrie Melodies short, The Dover Boys at Pimento University or The Rivals of Roquefort Hall”, directed by Chuck Jones, was released on this date. Chuck Jones made his first attempt at experimenting with the traditional cartoon format and layout with this cartoon. He later said that Warner Bros. originally refused toContinue reading “The Dover Boys at Pimento University premiered”
I need love, love to ease my mind
September 10, 1966 –The Supremes started a two-week run at No. 1 on the Billboard Charts with You Can’t Hurry Love, their sixth No. 1 single, on this date. This was written by the prolific songwriting team of Holland-Dozier-Holland. It was based on a gospel song entitled You Can’t Hurry God, which was sung byContinue reading “I need love, love to ease my mind”
If you drive a car, I’ll tax the street,
September 10, 1966 –The Beatles’ Revolver album goes #1 and stays #1 for six weeks, on this date. Revolver is the only album on which George Harrison wrote three of the songs. On all the others he only has two or less cuts. On The White Album he had four, but it was a doubleContinue reading “If you drive a car, I’ll tax the street,”
