Would you want to spend a week as someone of the opposite sex? Someone very old? Very beautiful? Very ugly? Or severely handicapped? If so, which one would most intrigue you? Can I just say no? To all of these... no. It just seems exhausting to spend time as someone who isn't me. Besides, by … Continue reading Question of the Week #258
Flashback
Originally written in October of 2010… He sat alone in his apartment with the lights off and the late night news on. He sat on the sofa in the soft glow on the television as the anchorwoman began reading the story about him. Calvin Locke wasn’t the kind of guy who liked to get a … Continue reading Flashback
10 of My Favorite Christmas Movies
I've told you about the podcast I get to take part in over at Everyday Exiles, right? Periodically, we'll record episodes where we discuss movies from the American Film Institute's Top 100 lists. A couple weeks ago, Chris reached out and asked me to come up with my Top 10 for Christmas movies and be … Continue reading 10 of My Favorite Christmas Movies
Sunday Scribblings #32 – Dance
Welcome to Sunday Scribblings! Each Wednesday I will post a new prompt here at The Confusing Middle. Be as creative as you want with the prompt and post something over on your own blog. Then come back here and leave a comment with your link so that everyone can check out your post and see … Continue reading Sunday Scribblings #32 – Dance
Rewatching Angel – Episode 96
Welcome to Rewatching Angel, the part of the blog where I rewatch the Buffy the Vampire Slayer spin-off: Angel. Each Tuesday evening, you’re invited to join me as I attempt to rediscover what made me love these shows so many years ago. Destiny We start with a flashback: England, 1880...Spike and Drucilla arrive at the … Continue reading Rewatching Angel – Episode 96
95 – Before Sunset
Welcome to The Best Movies I’ve Never Seen! This is the part of the blog where I work my way through 100 films I’ve never seen that are generally considered to be great. You’re invited to watch along with me if you can find a copy or find it streaming. So grab some popcorn and let’s … Continue reading 95 – Before Sunset
Fire
This week, our Sunday Scribblings prompt is Fire. If you decide to write a post based on this week’s prompt, be sure to go back here and share your link so everyone can see how you interpreted things! Here’s what I did with it… I really like living in my apartment. It's the perfect size for one person. … Continue reading Fire
Question of the Week #257
Terrorists operating out of a country that tacitly supported them kill 2 million people by setting off a nuclear bomb in downtown Chicago. Would you favor retaliating against that country, and if so, how? This is something of a follow up to last week's question... And, like I mentioned last week, I'd really be torn … Continue reading Question of the Week #257
Something in the Dark
The girl ran as fast as her feet would carry her over the uneven ground. She knew that her unseen assailant was not far behind. She knew that looking back would cause her to slow down, but she wanted to see how much of a lead she had on the Bad Man. Was it a … Continue reading Something in the Dark
5 Christmas Songs I’m Already Tired of Hearing
Can I be honest with you? Of course I can be honest. If I can't be honest on my blog, where can I be honest? I'm not feeling very Christmas-y this year. I know... It's 2020... Maybe that's excuse enough. Or maybe that's more of a reason to get into the holiday spirit than any … Continue reading 5 Christmas Songs I’m Already Tired of Hearing
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