Joe Holleman
Life Sherpa: Fondness for one special reader
Writing a column, I used to think, was a straightforward deal: I write a column, you read it. If you liked it, then you probably will read the next one, and even the one after that. If you didn't like it, you would quit reading.
Feb 12, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…
'The Sherpa's Yak' in 90 minutes. (Final warning!)
Attention movie buffs, "Star War" aficionados, Ewan McGregor devotees and (especially) you basic chatty types: Please join me later this morning -- at 11 a.m. -- for the first of what we hope are numerous installments of "The Sherpa's Yak."
Feb 10, 2012 | 9:30 am | Loading…
Sherpa's Top 10: Best Ewan McGregor movies
Even after 20 years in front of the camera, the Scotsman remains cute and lovable.
Feb 10, 2012 | 6:00 am | Loading…
Sherpa live chat: Join the fun
Starting at 11 a.m. today, I will be hosting a live chat, cleverly titled "The Sherpa's Yak." Ask me anything; go ahead. Trivia, bars, baseball, love-life advice -- all topics are game.
Feb 10, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…
'The Decider': Best TV drama
Vote for your pick among the 'The Good Wife,' 'House,' 'The Mentalist,' 'NCIS,' 'Once Upon a Time' and 'Person of Interest.'
Feb 06, 2012 | 6:00 am | Loading…
Life Sherpa: It's great to know I'm a 'funny' guy
Americans should be grateful that we have had so many presidential primary debates.
Feb 05, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Sherpa's Top 10: Best Christopher Plummer movies
This has been quite a big year for venerable supporting actor Christopher Plummer, who is picked as the odds-on favorite to win the Oscar for best supporting actor.
Feb 03, 2012 | 6:00 am | Loading…
'The Decider' -- Giants vs. Patriots
Some St. Louisans still have bad blood toward Bill Belichik; others are weary of any team from New York.
Jan 30, 2012 | 6:00 am | Loading…
Life Sherpa: Don't forget Valentine's Day, guys
Hello, sports fans. The healing has begun over the Green Bay Packers' dismal performance in the NFL playoffs, and I've now transferred my sports fixation to NCAA basketball.
Jan 29, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Sherpa's Top 10: Best airplane crash movies
In one of Sherpa's favorites, an actor makes you believe a volleyball is alive.
Jan 27, 2012 | 6:00 am | Loading…
'The Decider' -- Best current sitcom
The six options include award-winners like "30 Rock" and "Modern Family" and fan favorites like "The Big Bang Theory."
Jan 23, 2012 | 6:00 am | Loading…
Life Sherpa: Start the new year after the Super Bowl
Isn't it grand to be ankle-deep into the promise and excitement of a new year, even if we're all still writing 2011 for the date.
Jan 22, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Sherpa's Top 10: Best Steven Soderbergh movies
Steven Soderbergh likes to take chances with his films; often they work. But then remember "The Informant!" and some other duds.
Jan 20, 2012 | 6:00 am | Loading…
'The Decider' -- Best snack chips
All those flavors of popcorn, all those flavors of potato chips -- and you can only pick one.
Jan 16, 2012 | 6:00 am | Loading…
Life Sherpa: Work is truly wonderful
A brand-new year and I'm back on the job. Yes!
Jan 15, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…
'Trivia Junkie' compiles quizzes on Civil War history
Author has visited every major Civil War battlefield, taught military history and reviews books for the Missouri Historical Society.
Jan 14, 2012 | 3:15 pm | Loading…
Sherpa's Top 10: Best Mark Wahlberg movies
The rapper-turned-actor often plays a lovable blue-collar loser who fights the odds -- but he's stretched in other roles, too.
Jan 13, 2012 | 6:00 am | Loading…
Just a little something to make the afternoon better
If you like music, then do yourself a favor and check out this video of Wilco, Nick Lowe and Mavis Staples rehearsing The Band's "The Weight" in a dressing room. Please click here.
Jan 10, 2012 | 1:36 pm | Loading…
'The Decider' -- Best desserts
If you can only choose from one of the five basic groups -- cookies, candy, cake, pie and ice cream -- what would it be?
Jan 09, 2012 | 6:00 am | Loading…
