Retro-Review: “A Christmas Carol” (1984, George C. Scott)
by Robert Gillis – December 2008 There have been countless adaptations of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” over the last century. One of my annual Christmas traditions is to watch…
Eileen Gustin and the Advent Wreath
by Robert Gillis Published in The Foxboro Reporter 12/2008 and 12/2005, and the Boston City Paper 12/2008 When I was a teenager, our friend Eileen Gustin worked at the information…
Supporting the soldiers
By Robert Gillis Published in the Foxboro Reporter 2006, 2008 and Boston City Paper, December 2006 Veteran’s Day 2006, New York City, Times Square, Planet Hollywood Restaurant. My wife Sue,…
Decisions are made by those who show up. This November 4, VOTE!
By Robert Gillis Published in the Foxboro Reporter and the Boston City Paper 10/2008 Global warming. Taxes. Guns. Immigration. Iraq. Energy. Environment. Economy. Gay marriage. Free speech. Free choice. My…
A very different take on “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown”
by Robert Gillis Published in the Boston City Paper 2007, Foxboro Reporter 2008 It’s Halloween and my one of my favorite Holiday TV specials is, “It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie…
I hit the UK lottery again! Fifth time this week!
by Robert Gillis True story: I received this email today; I have not edited it; this is what I got, errors and all: From: FREE LOTTO CLAIM OFFICER Sent: Thu,…
Congratulations to George Takei and Brad Altman, married 9/14/2008!
by Robert Gillis Published in the Boston City Paper 10/2008 I met George Takei in 1990 and along with my best friend David and DC Comics’ Arne Starr, we had…
There will not be a Foxboro Jaycees Haunted House in 2008
By Robert GillisPublished in the Foxboro Reporter 9/2008 There will not be a Jaycee haunted house in 2008. While we were hoping to have one more season and make it…
Computer Help Desk Humor
By Robert Gillis Published in the Foxboro Reporter and the Boston City Paper 8/2008 To: All new employees From: Computer Help Desk Department Re: Some helpful tips to make your…
Review: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band – August 2, 2008 at Foxboro, MA / Gillette Stadium
Review: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, August 2, 2008 Foxboro, Mass – Gillette Stadium By Robert Gillis Published in the Foxboro Reporter 8/2008 Set list: Summertime Blues /…
Slow News Day!
By Robert Gillis. A combination post of four columns that have been published as follows: Published in the Foxboro Reporter and the Boston City Paper: (1): 2/2007; (2): 7/2007; (3):…
Review: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band at East Rutherford New Jersey / Giants Stadium, July 28, 2008
Review: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band East Rutherford New Jersey / Giants Stadium Sunday, July 28, 2008 By Robert Gillis Sometime in 1984, my best friend David attended…
Breaking Dog Park News!
by Robert Gillis Published in the Foxboro Reporter 7/2008 Background: Here in Foxboro, a battle has raged — literally raged — over whether a dog park should be allowed to…
Silver Age Comic Books: Superman stops the LITTERBUG, Super-Kink, and the GLOP falls in love with Wonder-Girl!
by Robert Eldirao Gillis 7/2008 What was so special about the silver age of comic books? Read about it HERE This panel is from a 1960s story called, “The Great…
Unruly Boston sports fans are a disgrace
By Robert Gillis Published in the Boston City Paper 6/2008 Boston sports fans: What the hell is the matter with you people? The Red Sox / Patriots / Your College…