Have you ever disliked someone for being luckier or more successful than you? No. Good for them. I don't really believe in luck. Or coincidence. I generally feel like if someone finds themselves in their own success story, it's because they've done the work to get there. I know that some have been more unscrupulous … Continue reading Question of the Week #182
End of the Road
It was a hot day in the summer of 1997 when the old Chevette had finally given all she could possibly give. Carlton had managed to pull the car to the shoulder just before the engine sputtered to a stop. He gripped the well-worn steering wheel and dropped his head down. He knew. The Chevette … Continue reading End of the Road
Breakfast Every Day
I feel like I’ve mentioned before that I don’t like to listen to the radio. Mostly, I think it’s because I’m unhappy with today’s style of music that seems to be popular with the kids. If it’s not the stuff I grew up on in the 80s and 90s, I’m likely to turn it off. … Continue reading Breakfast Every Day
Life Story: Chapter Seventy
Welcome to a series of stories that basically make up my autobiography. It’s not entirely thorough, but I’ll do the best I can with the memories locked away inside my head. Could be therapeutic for me. Could be humorous for you. Either way, enjoy… Previously on Life Story... I went on a mission trip to … Continue reading Life Story: Chapter Seventy
Rewatching Angel – Episode 40
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. Dead End Lindsey goes about his morning routine. Not easy with one hand. … Continue reading Rewatching Angel – Episode 40
Rewatching Buffy – Episode 96
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 21 years ago. Intervention "Some minutes are harder than others..." That's Buffy's response when Giles asks how she's doing while … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy – Episode 96
My Favorite Movies #64 – Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 2001 Directed by Chris Columbus Netflix says... On his 11th birthday, orphaned Harry Potter learns he's a powerful wizard -- with a place waiting for him at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As he learns to harness his newfound powers, he uncovers the truth about his parents' deaths. … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #64 – Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Two Truths & a Lie – Book Tag
Thanks so much to Becky for tagging me! If you haven't been to her blog, Strikeouts + Sprinkles, go check it out! How to Participate Create a post with your two bookish truths and one bookish lie—but be sure to keep it a secret so your readers can guess! Reveal the lie in a spoiler … Continue reading Two Truths & a Lie – Book Tag
Question of the Week #181
What do you like best about your life? Least? I'll be honest... because when am I not when it comes to these questions of the week? I have a hard time coming up with what I like best about my life. I can think of a lot of things I don't necessarily like about my life … Continue reading Question of the Week #181
A Reboot I Can Get On Board With
I find it’s easy to complain about the reboots and remakes that Hollywood keeps churning out these days. It’s easy to say that the creators out there just can’t think of anything new to write about, and so the studios just have them dip their pens back in the wells of franchises that have proven … Continue reading A Reboot I Can Get On Board With
The Confusing Middle 