Name: Lucy Setting: Train Object: Key Emotion: Anxious Lucy Michaels was 11-years-old the first time she rode on a train. Over the years, as she grew older, she would remember a confusing combination of feelings as she was led to her seat, which was right beside the social worker whom she had met only two … Continue reading Teresa’s Challenge
A to Z Challenge – Coco
Coco 2017 Directed by Lee Unkrich Quick synopsis... In Disney/Pixar's extraordinary adventure, a boy who dreams of becoming a great musician embarks on a journey to uncover the mysteries behind his ancestors' stories and traditions. Before I watched this movie, I thought for sure that Coco was the name of the kid. The kid is … Continue reading A to Z Challenge – Coco
A to Z Challenge – The Black Cauldron
The Black Cauldron 1985 Directed by Ted Berman and Richard Rich Quick synopsis... When a fearsome warrior's quest for invincibility leads him to the Black Cauldron, he is challenged by the most unlikely adversary: a young assistant pig keeper named Taran. With a motley team of the Princess Eilonwy, a minstrel named Fflewddur Fflam and … Continue reading A to Z Challenge – The Black Cauldron
A to Z Challenge – Aladdin
Aladdin 1992 Directed by Ron Clements and John Musker Quick synopsis... Street-smart Aladdin and Princess Jasmine join forces to save the kingdom from the evil sorcerer Jafar. Along the way, Aladdin learns to believe in himself with help from a hilarious Genie... and three wishes that can change everything. I mean, really, is there anything … Continue reading A to Z Challenge – Aladdin
Rewatching Angel – Episode 68
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. Ground State Wisconsin, 1985... A family of three are welcomed to Thorpe Academy … Continue reading Rewatching Angel – Episode 68
Rewatching Buffy – Episode 125
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 so many years ago. Same Time, Same Place Buffy, Dawn, and Xander wait for Willow at the Sunnydale airport. But … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy – Episode 125
My Favorite Movies #27 – When Harry Met Sally…
When Harry Met Sally... 1989 Directed by Rob Reiner Quick synopsis... Nora Ephron's episodic screenplay introduces womanizing, neurotic Harry and ambitious, equally neurotic Sally as chums who resist sexual attraction to maintain their friendship, a relationship that's always teetering on the brink of love. Without question, my favorite thing about this movie is the interviews with … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #27 – When Harry Met Sally…
Question of the Week #220
If you had to be obsessed with money, sex, sports, religion, or food, which one would you choose? Do I have to choose? I'd rather not be obsessed with anything. Obsession can lead to some pretty dark places. Looking at that list, I only see negatives at the end of those obsessive roads. Obsession with … Continue reading Question of the Week #220
Late to the Quarantine Party
For the last couple of weeks, as the rest of the United States has slowed to a crawl and been systematically shutting down, I've continued being in the world. Calm down, it's not because I'm being irresponsible and saying screw social distancing. It's because my job has been deemed essential. Because mental health doesn't really … Continue reading Late to the Quarantine Party
Ashley’s Challenge
Name: Jess Setting: Waterfall in the forest Object: A spoon Emotion: Fear He was having a hard time catching his breath. But that's because he was finding zero opportunities to stop or even slow down. What was supposed to be a simple hiking trip that led into a simple camping trip had become a slightly … Continue reading Ashley’s Challenge
The Confusing Middle 