The sky was an unusual shade of periwinkle that morning—a color that would have been considered beautiful in the old world but now signaled the third atmospheric storm of the week. Mara Jensen pulled her patched-together raincoat tighter around her shoulders and adjusted her scavenged solar goggles. Three years after the Great Floods, the climate … Continue reading Sunshine After the Storm
Question of the Week #444
In this weekly series, I explore thought-provoking ethical dilemmas drawn from Gregory Stock's The Book of Questions. These questions have no easy answers—only personal truths we must each confront in our own way. This Week's Question Last week, we explored what you might do if you discovered your mother having an affair. This week, we … Continue reading Question of the Week #444
The Tik-Tok Man: An Early Example of Artificial Intelligence in Literature
In an age when artificial intelligence dominates technological discourse, it's illuminating to look back at early literary representations of thinking machines. Long before the term "robot" entered our lexicon and decades before Isaac Asimov formulated his famous Three Laws of Robotics, L. Frank Baum introduced readers to a remarkable mechanical being in his Oz series … Continue reading The Tik-Tok Man: An Early Example of Artificial Intelligence in Literature
The Roommates: Analyzing the Dynamic of the New Girl Loft Crew
In the heart of Los Angeles, inside a spacious industrial loft with exposed brick walls and questionable plumbing, one of television's most memorable "found families" was born. Fox's sitcom New Girl (2011-2018) began with a simple premise: quirky teacher Jessica Day moves in with three male strangers after a devastating breakup. What followed was seven … Continue reading The Roommates: Analyzing the Dynamic of the New Girl Loft Crew
Superman vs. The Fantastic Four: The Man of Steel Meets Marvel’s First Family
When two comic book powerhouses collide, fans are treated to something truly special. Few crossovers capture the imagination quite like seeing DC's iconic Superman interact with Marvel's groundbreaking Fantastic Four. This rare meeting of comic book royalty took place in the 1999 one-shot "Superman/Fantastic Four: The Infinite Destruction," bringing together characters with vastly different origins … Continue reading Superman vs. The Fantastic Four: The Man of Steel Meets Marvel’s First Family
Rewatching Smallville – Episode 54
Welcome back to Rewatching Smallville, my weekly dive into the iconic series that explores Clark Kent’s journey before becoming Superman. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the show, you’re invited to join in each Tuesday as I revisit episodes and share my thoughts and observations. Be sure to share your own memories and … Continue reading Rewatching Smallville – Episode 54
The Worst 58 – A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy’s Revenge
A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge 1985 Directed by Jack Sholder Welcome back to Movie Monday, horror fans! We're continuing our journey down my countdown of the worst movies I've ever seen. Today, we've reached #58 on the list: 1985's A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge. As always, this … Continue reading The Worst 58 – A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy’s Revenge
Beneath: An Explorer’s Tale
"What's up, Seekers! Logan Chase here, coming at you from—" Logan checked his GPS and frowned at the screen. "Somewhere in the Yucatán Peninsula, I think. GPS is spotty, but that's all part of the adventure!" He adjusted his headlamp and positioned the GoPro on his helmet for a better angle. The red recording light … Continue reading Beneath: An Explorer’s Tale
Question of the Week #443
In this weekly series, I explore thought-provoking ethical dilemmas drawn from Gregory Stock's The Book of Questions. These questions have no easy answers—only personal truths we must each confront in our own way. This Week's Question While out one day, you come upon your mother holding hands with someone who is obviously her lover. She … Continue reading Question of the Week #443
Character Couch – Rachel Green
Welcome to another exciting edition of The Character Couch! This is that section of The Confusing Middle where we take a look at well-known movie and TV characters and examine them from a psychological point of view. What makes them tick? Grab some popcorn because today we're going to dive into the psyche of everyone's … Continue reading Character Couch – Rachel Green
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