The floor lights splashed the dim stage in a harsh white glow. Taking their cue, musicians walked out, picked up their instruments and, without a word, launched themselves into a song. Instantly, the auditorium was filled with what some people called music. Guitars blared. Drums pounded. Vocals, boosted by the miracle of modern amplification, fought a losing battle against the wall of sound. It was like listening to the soundtrack of a Beavis and Butt-Head marathon. At center

My youngest son is thinking about taking his girls to Disney. At last! I have waited patiently for years for him to have children and take them to the land of the mouse. Finally, revenge will be mine. I’ve been to Disney a couple of times, but it’s been a little while. And from what I hear, a lot of things have changed. They like to call it the Magic Kingdom now. That’s an appropriate name. It’s magic all right. Once you get inside the gates hundreds of dollars start van