DreamBoat Charlie
I saw a familiar face on the screen—someone my brother, Lars, had introduced me to years before. I had no idea the far-reaching impact that would have on my life.
It’s really gonna be okay— Everything’s gonna be just fine
I woke up this morning muttering something to myself. I could not ignore its demand for attention; its message was more important than I realized. You are enough. Just as you are. Right now. In this crazy moment that has you reeling. You are enough. It’s really gonna be okay. Everything’s gonna be just fine
What If…
How much would your day change if you made one little adjustment? It’s easy to get busy with life, so easy in fact that we forget the people we’re meeting and interacting with are living separate lives. Lives with ups and downs, joys and sorrows.Lives like mine.Like yours. I’m doing the best I can, and…
Kevin Spacey-Anthony Rapp Civil Trial: The Verdict
It took the jury an hour and twenty minutes to render their verdict. The first question they were tasked with evaluating asked: Did Mr. Rapp prove, by a preponderance of the evidence, that Mr. Fowler touched a sexual or intimate part or parts of Mr. Rapp. It was a simple Yes/No choice ___YES or ___NO…
Closing ARguments: KEVIN SPACEY-ANTHONY RAPP TRIAL UPDATE: DAY 9—SPACEY 6; RAPP 2
Closing arguments and jury deliberation. Closing arguments were heard today in the civil trial brought against Kevin Spacey by actor Anthony Rapp. Richard Steigman, attorney for Rapp, started his closing arguments by stating the defense’s sole position was that of accusing his client of “a 35-year crusade” against defendant Spacey. During Mr. Steigman’s rambling closing…
Defense Rests: KEVIN SPACEY-ANTHONY RAPP TRIAL UPDATE: DAY 8—SPACEY 5; RAPP 2
A short day for the final day of evidence in the Anthony Rapp Kevin Spacey civil trial The morning began with a continued cross-examination of Dr. Bardey, a forensic psychiatrist and expert witness testifying on behalf of defendant Kevin Spacey. The bulk of Dr. Bardey’s testimony centered around Dr. Rocchio’s PTSD diagnosis of Mr. Rapp.…
Rapp: aspects of narcissistic personality disorder (Day 7)
Jury hears Star Trek actor Anthony Rapp has aspects of narcissistic personality disorder on Day 7 of the Anthony Rapp-Kevin Spacey civil trial.
KEVIN SPACEY-ANTHONY RAPP TRIAL UPDATE: DAY 6—SPACEY 4; RAPP 2
Before I dig into the Kevin Spacey-Anthony Rapp trial update for day 6, I have to apologize. Life got in the way and I couldn’t get a blog up for the 5th day coverage. But—I didn’t leave you hanging. You can check out all the day 5 activities, here, in the Popping-Culture podcast. Shortly after…
KEVIN SPACEY-ANTHONY RAPP TRIAL UPDATE: DAY 4—SPACEY 2; RAPP 2
Spacey attorney Jennifer Keller continued her cross-examination of Plaintiff Anthony Rapp on Wednesday in New York Federal Court, wrapping up after about an hour. In addition to showing Rapp’s tenuous career—Star Trek wasn’t yet a hit; renewal wasn’t guaranteed, which meant he was facing possible unemployment—Keller asked why Rapp didn’t go to a more prominent…
Kevin Spacey-Anthony Rapp trial UPDATE: DAY 3—SPACEY 2; RAPP 1
On Day 3 of the Kevin Spacey-Anthony Rapp trial Anthony Rapp walked, shoulders slumped, face contorted, seemingly barely able to control his emotions as he trudged toward the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse in New York City yesterday morning. His husband’s attempts to offer comfort to the the Adventures in Babysitting star didn’t elicit…
Anthony Rapp-Kevin Spacey Trial Update: Day 2—Spacey 1; Rapp 1
Day 2 of the Kevin Spacey trial wrapped up yesterday afternoon, hot on the heels of a blistering takedown of Rapp’s team by defense lawyer Jennifer Keller during opening statements on Thursday. As reported yesterday, Keller’s use of Rapp’s own recorded words during an earlier deposition seriously undermined the Star Trek actor’s credibility right from…
Kevin Spacey Trial Update: Day 1—Spacey 1; Rapp 0
Kevin Spacey Trial: Day 1 Update | Yesterday morning six men and six women were selected for jury duty for Rapp et al. v. Fowler before His Honor, Justice Lewis A Kaplan. Opening arguments began at 2:00. With the burden of proof resting heavily on the shoulders of the balding 50-year-old former child actor Anthony…
Kevin Spacey Trial: Who is Judge Lewis A. Kaplan? (and Podcast update)
Kevin Spacey Trial Podcast: Episode 1: Over this past weekend, I had the opportunity to sit down with Adam H Douglas over at Popping Culture and discuss the upcoming Kevin Spacey trial. You can check that out below. what to expect from the trial Kevin Spacey could be on the stand early, with some dramatic…
Chasing Kevin Spacey: Anthony Rapp’s Case Begins Next Week
When Adam Vary wrote the Buzzfeed article about his friend’s (Anthony Rapp) sex abuse allegations against Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Spacey, he set off a string of dominoes that continue to fall almost five years later, even in my own life.
Book Review: Violeta
Violeta is the latest work from Chilean writer Isabel Allende. Violeta is a South American epic that buffets readers through a tumultuous lesson in South American history—economic collapse, dictatorship, hurricane, earthquake, and more. It’s historical fiction that doesn’t read like historical fiction. Instead, it reads like a memoir—profoundly personal and intimate at times. (Allende left Chile…
Book Review: Convenience Store Woman
If you’re asking yourself why this book review begins with information about konbinis, stick with me for minute. If you’ve never been to Japan, you might be surprised to know how popular convenience stores, “konbinis,” actually are. There are more than 56,000 in Japan ( as of 2020). Konbini’s are in almost every neighborhood and…
New Year’s Eve 2021—Would I Do It All Again?
It’s New Year’s Eve. A year ago today, I took action on something I’d been working on in the wings for several months—finally took action, if I’m being honest. I’d labored over the idea of stepping into a storm I could easily have avoided for the remainder of my life. Some have argued that my…
World Aids Day: Living With Ghosts
To paraphrase Larry Kramer, we lost a lot of good young men to the flu back then. I lost my brother and those I had come to call family. And I know I’m not alone with that loss. World AIDS Day Today, December 1st, is World AIDS Day. And in many ways, it is a…
Kevin Spacey, Journalism, and Life
When my multi-year investigation into Kevin Spacey was published, I wasn’t sure what would follow. I certainly didn’t expect this. Randy Fowler[…]
Shrines in Japan: Top Five
These five must-see temples and shrines in Japan top the list for anyone traveling to Japan. While in Japan, a shrine visit is probably high on your list of things to do. Shinto and Buddhist shrines and temples are knitted into the very fabric of everyday life in Japan. And with the number of shrines…
10 Fun Things To Do In Tokyo
With so many choices, it can be hard to decide what to do first, especially if it’s your first time in Tokyo. We’ve selected 15 fun things to do in Tokyo that are great for first-time tourists as well as frequent visitors. Fun things to do in Tokyo Shibuya-ku: Shibuya CrossingSumida-ku: Climb The Sky TreeChiyoda-ku:…
How To Enjoy Onsen Hot Spring
Nothing compares to slipping into the hot, bubbling waters of a Japanese onsen hot spring. The day’s worries and stresses dissolve as the hot waters churn and swirl around you. So if you want to visit an onsen but are worried about proper etiquette–that can often seem daunting, if not utterly perplexing, to most non-Japanese…
Tallulah: The Next Phase
For those of you who know me, know that wee girl is the center of my universe; she has me well-trained. And I wouldn’t have it any other way. But as with all life, we age and as we age our presence on this planet begins to slowly degrade and fade away. Tallulah is 12…
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