Kids, in a couple of weeks, I'll be temporarily leaving the country. This is a big deal. The last time I boarded a plane to leave the confines of the United States was in March of 2003. That was the last time I went to Brazil. I always thought that if I ever went overseas … Continue reading I’m Going to Istanbul (Not Constantinople)
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Rewatching Buffy – Episode 44
Welcome to Rewatching Buffy, the part of the blog where I rewatch Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Each Tuesday evening, you’re invited to join me as I attempt to rediscover what made me love this show 20 years ago. Amends Pretty sure this is Buffy's only Christmas-themed episode. We open in Dublin, 1838. We see a … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy – Episode 44
AFI #17 – The Graduate
The Graduate 1967 Directed by Mike Nichols Netflix says... In this Oscar-winning classic with an iconic Simon and Garfunkel soundtrack, Dustin Hoffman turns in a landmark performance as a naive college grad who is seduced by middle-aged neighbor Mrs. Robinson but ends up falling in love with her daughter. I couldn't help but notice, during … Continue reading AFI #17 – The Graduate
Not a Sentimental Bone
A couple months back, I got a call from my mom letting me know that she had come across a couple of boxes full of old keepsakes that clearly belonged to me. Several years ago, I let her know that, as a rule, if I don't know about it, then I won't miss it. But … Continue reading Not a Sentimental Bone
Question of the Week #121
Were you able to wake up tomorrow in the body of someone else, would you do so? Whom would you pick? People. Has Lindsay Lohan taught us nothing? No, I don't want to wake up tomorrow in the body of someone else. Because then I'd be stuck there, for roughly the length of an average … Continue reading Question of the Week #121
Summertime Jaywalking
During the school year, you just get used to jaywalkers in Blacksburg. That's because, during the school year, there are tons of students who cross streets without looking to see if cars are coming. Drivers are just expected to not hit them, whether they're in a crosswalk or not. Actually, drivers are conditioned to constantly … Continue reading Summertime Jaywalking
Primary Colors
Kids, today is an election day in the Commonwealth of Virginia. If you call Virginia your home, did you vote today? It may be an election day in other places, too. I don't know about those. Because I only live in Virginia and, clearly, only care about what happens in my own little universe. But, … Continue reading Primary Colors
Rewatching Buffy – Episode 43
Welcome to Rewatching Buffy, the part of the blog where I rewatch Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Each Tuesday evening, you’re invited to join me as I attempt to rediscover what made me love this show 20 years ago. The Wish We start with a daytime slaying. Some kind of demon that doesn't go poof when … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy – Episode 43
AFI #18 – The General
The General 1926 Directed by Clyde Bruckman & Buster Keaton Netflix says... Rejected by the Confederate Army, Johnnie Gray sets out to single-handedly win the war with his cherished locomotive in this classic silent film. When Northern spies steal his train, the intrepid Johnnie takes on the entire Union army to get it back. Aww … Continue reading AFI #18 – The General
Question of the Week #120
Would you accept $10,000 to shave your head and continue your normal activities sans hat or wig without explaining the reason for your haircut? I feel like this would be a harder question for a woman to answer. For me, no doubt in my mind. I'd shave my head for a lot less than ten … Continue reading Question of the Week #120
The Confusing Middle 