Out&About
By Paddy McCarthy It’s that time of year again and we have a lot of events that I have already mentioned but here are some reminders of some that I know you do not want to miss. The Installation of...
Director Todd Philips and Actor Joaquin Phoenix formed a Unique Union in making Joker An Award Oriented Hit
by Brad Balfour Viewing Joker a second time — thanks to Deadline’s Awardsline screening series — not only provided further insight but also a chance to hear director Todd Phillips explain himself, just as he did at the film’s World...
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide Viewed Through Emerald Lens
by Brad Balfour Though it seems like Christmas season just ended, we’ve gone through several major life changing events from New Year’s day to the Super Bowl to the Oscars. And now Valentine’s Day is upon us as well. That...
Out&About
By Paddy McCarthy One more time… as you know by now there is a lot going on between now and Saint Patrick’s Day and a big one is the Annual Installation Reception for the 2020 NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade’s Grand Marshal and...
How Words Brought Me To My Irish Connections
Special Feature by Mike Greenly (Eileen Shapiro & Rosie O’Donnell photo: Billy Hess ) With my last name, people assume I’m Irish. Not so. My father’s original name was “Greenberg” – but when he was applying to medical schools in...
Oscar Worries or Not In This Day And Age
The 92nd Academy Awards Ceremony Dolby Theatre Los Angeles Feb. 9th 2020 airs live on ABC starting at 8 pm Yes, I have been anguishing over the upcoming Oscars far more than I should in light of all the other...
Out&About
By Paddy McCarthy I want to start off my Out&About talking to you about the state of New York City in the last few years. The word in shocking and disgusting on how it is run today compared to 15...
Former Southerner Mike Greenly Transforms From Corporate Exec To Life As A Lyricist & Inspirational Speaker
If you were to meet septuagenarian Mike Greenly — whose demeanor matches the former corporate executive he is — you’d be surprised to learn that he’s a successful pop music lyricist who’s had 10 of his songs charted as Billboard...
Out&About
By Paddy McCarthy You know how lucky we are that here in North America you still have some beautiful people in all of the Irish communities that keep our traditions going. It’s not hard work for them a life vocation...
