Visions of Festive Flicks
Watching holiday movies has become a tradition that gives comfort and joy to so many of us during this season. From classic to contemporary, let’s look at some favorites that explore different ways of seeing more than meets the eye: 1. “A Christmas Carol” (various adaptations) In Charles Dickens’ classic tale, the protagonist Ebenezer Scrooge […]
Commander-in-Sight: A Look at Presidential Eye Problems
Despite their exalted position, even presidents are only human and therefore subject to common maladies that can affect us all. This includes problems with their eyes. Presidents Teddy Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Harry Truman, and John F. Kennedy all wore glasses, while Richard Nixon opted for contact lenses. President James Buchanan had a noticeable eye twitch, […]