Ignoring all financial considerations, would you rather spend the next five years confined to the city of New York or to the environs of Morro Bay, a beautiful, isolated town on the California coast? I mean, I pretty much ignore all financial considerations as it is... why is this different? Just kidding. "Confined" makes it … Continue reading Question of the Week #212
5 Sequels That Are Better Than the Originals
I know... I'm one of those guys who likes to complain that Hollywood can't come up with any original ideas anymore. But I get it... I really do. Sequels are easy. And when a studio sees that a movie has made a ton of money at the box office, why not green light a follow-up … Continue reading 5 Sequels That Are Better Than the Originals
The Jeopardy! Contestant
What's this? Two posts about Jeopardy! in a row? And this one is titled "The Jeopardy! Contest"... Does that mean I was chosen to become a contestant on my favorite game show? No... it does not. I was watching Jeopardy! last night, as I often do, and couldn't help but wonder how the internet was reacting to the … Continue reading The Jeopardy! Contestant
What Is a Test?
Due to this blog post's subject matter, I felt it necessary to put the title in the form of a question. I know what a test is. This isn't the kind of question that needs an answer. It's the kind of question that is the response to an answer. You know... like on Jeopardy! Around this … Continue reading What Is a Test?
Rewatching Angel – Episode 61
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. Forgiving Angel stares at Connor's empty crib. Gunn and Fred are at Wesley's … Continue reading Rewatching Angel – Episode 61
Rewatching Buffy – Episode 117
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. Normal Again Remember the nerd herd? They're still the bad guys this season... We just haven't … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy – Episode 117
My Favorite Movies #36 – Les Miserables
Les Miserables 2012 Directed by Tom Hooper Quick synopsis... The musical version of Victor Hugo's epic tale of love and sacrifice, first produced for the stage in 1985, now receives the big-screen treatment. The bloody era of the French Revolution is the backdrop to Jean Valjean's long struggle for redemption. Don't let the fact that … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #36 – Les Miserables
Morning Announcements – A Prequel
A few days ago I shared a post about experiencing the morning announcements in a school where I recently worked. And it got me thinking about the morning announcements that we heard each morning in high school. During my freshman year at Patrick Henry, there was this guy who did the announcements every day. He … Continue reading Morning Announcements – A Prequel
Question of the Week #211
Would $50,000 be enough money to induce you to take a loyal, healthy pet to the vet to be put to sleep? Absolutely not. If we're talking about a sick pet for whom arguing the case of prolonging its life means added suffering, yes, put it to sleep. But not a pet that's clearly part … Continue reading Question of the Week #211
The Center of Fitness
Disclaimer: This post is going to be embarrassing. For me... Not for you so much. In fact, you, the reader, may feel the overwhelming urge to point and mock and laugh. Then again, you may not. It may turn out this post will illicit no emotional response from anyone whatsoever. And if that's the case, … Continue reading The Center of Fitness
The Confusing Middle 