For the first time, my family opened Christmas crackers this year. I don't know where my mother found them, since here in America they're not commonly sold, but I was ridiculously excited to see them. Was it because of the chance to participate in a fun new activity? Or how about the opportunity to experience a little bit of culture from across ( Read more... )

My dad is one of the funniest people I know. The best parts of my sense of humor come from him. He is also the person who got me started on Doctor Who. With that in mind, I am going to share selections from an email exchange we had about Torchwood.

First, a bit of background. I can't afford a cable package posh enough to carry BBC America, and ( Read more... )