You mean you want me to jump over a shark? “Ayyyy!” – FONZIE The funny thing about famous phrases is this: they usually don’t sound important when they’re born. Nobody stands up and says, “Gentlemen, we are about to create a cultural landmark.” No, it … Continue readingWhere Did “Jump the Shark” Come From… and Why Did It Stick So Well?
The Three Miamis When I was a kid in high school, living in Miami and going to one of the more affluent public schools, there were three types of kids — the rich ones from Coconut Grove and Key Biscayne, the poor ones also from … Continue readingSex, Drugs and Rock and Roll
Don Aronow wasn’t born with salt in his veins — he poured it in himself. He came from Brooklyn, made a pile of money in construction up north, then did what a lot of men with more money than peace of mind do: he came … Continue readingThe Man Who Built Thunder