October 2024 - Dan J Kroll

Manor Makeover: The windows are the windows to the world

I have to say that windows never really excited me. Sure, when I pass by a church and see the beautiful stained glass I will often stop and admire them.…

Dan J Kroll October 30, 2024

The Young and the Restless Commentary (Week ending October 25, 2024)

Editorial Entertainment Soap Operas

The Young and the Restless Commentary: Occam’s razor in Genoa City

Dear readers, are you familiar with the concept of Occam's Razor? It's a philosophical theory that basically means the simplest explanation is usually right. An example in this theory is…

Tamilu October 27, 2024

Family Ties: Robert, Holly, Robin, Cody, and Sasha | Photo: Dan J Kroll and ABC

Editorial Entertainment Soap Operas

General Hospital commentary: Family ties and lies

Family ties are tested. Sam’s selfless act is about to change more than Lulu’s life, but will the writers leave the door cracked open for Kelly’s return? With Sasha set…

Liz Masters October 26, 2024

Comedy Entertainment

SNL S50 Episode 4: Michael Keaton (Planes, Trains, and the Playlist That Won’t Stop)

Michael Keaton is back hosting SNL for the fourth time, with musical guest Billie Eilish. I was surprised that it’s only his fourth time hosting, given that he’s such a…

Jen McClure October 23, 2024

Editorial Entertainment Soap Operas

Rock you like a hurricane

Dear readers, if you wonder why I've been absent, it's because my husband and I were riders on the storm -- one of the 10 million people in Florida ordered…

Tamilu October 18, 2024

Comedy Entertainment

Master Impressionists Gone Wild

This week, Ariana Grande is back hosting for the second time, with the legendary Stevie Nicks as the musical guest. Ariana’s first hosting gig was in March 2016, and while…

Jen McClure October 16, 2024

Editorial Entertainment Soap Operas

The long and soapy road: General Hospital commentary

Doctors are returning to General Hospital, Laura is back home, and Sonny hopes to confess. Meanwhile, time is quickly running out for Lulu as her options dwindle. What will happen…

Liz Masters October 11, 2024

Comedy Editorial Entertainment

Nate Bargatze Returns, Things Get Dark, and The Lonely Island Pitches a New Way to Eat Sushi

Comedian Nate Bargatze returned to host Saturday Night Live, with Coldplay as the musical guest, just under one year since his delightfully impressive hosting debut in October 2023. An episode…

Jen McClure October 9, 2024

Hess Mansion/Kroll Manor front landscape, seven years later

Home and Garden Personal

Manor Makeover: Changing the landscape of the Hess Mansion

It is hard to believe that today marks the ninth anniversary of the founding of Kroll Manor. Sure, the house stood for nearly 100 years before that... but I have…

Dan J Kroll October 9, 2024

Lucky Spencer and Lucas Jones return to Port Charles

Editorial Entertainment Soap Operas

Home sweet home (General Hospital Commentary)

Even though it was a short week on General Hospital, there’s lots to dish about. Will Lucky stick around for Aiden or continue to run from the past? Anna is…

Liz Masters October 4, 2024