Now that I’m back to working in a school, I’m back to experiencing all of the perks that come with that environment. One of those perks is the field trip. I say perk. I might actually mean punishment. I’m the new guy. I’ve only been in my current position for a few weeks. This week, … Continue reading Field Trip
Question of the Week #169
How many times during the day do you look at yourself in the mirror? It really depends on how many times I wind up going to the bathroom. Because it's kind of hard to avoid catching a glimpse of my reflection when I stop off to wash my hands. Other than that, the only times … Continue reading Question of the Week #169
Top 5 on the Bucket List
Welcome to Friday Fiction! This is the part of the blog where I post something that is, hopefully, just made up enough to be considered fiction. It's a chance to flex those creative muscles a bit by finding a quick writing prompt and running with it. This week's prompt: "Name the top five things on … Continue reading Top 5 on the Bucket List
Boba Fett Is a Chump
Yeah, I said it. Boba Fett is a chump. Look, I’ve never understood the big deal with Boba Fett. But it seems that there has pretty much always been this pocket of Star Wars fandom that loves the guy. Like he’s the biggest badass in the galaxy. Next to, one would assume, Darth Vader. He’s … Continue reading Boba Fett Is a Chump
Rewatching Angel – Episode 29
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. Darla Angel's visit with the fake T'ish Magev last week didn't help him … Continue reading Rewatching Angel – Episode 29
Rewatching Buffy – Episode 85
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. Fool for Love Things aren't starting out too well for the Slayer when she's fighting a vampire … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy – Episode 85
Go Vote!
In the United States, today is Election Day. And, if you live in the United States, you've probably been hearing from all sorts of people, from politicians to celebrities to news personalities, that you should go out and vote. Well, I'm not gonna be any different. No, I take that back. The difference here is, … Continue reading Go Vote!
My Favorite Movies #77 – Enemy of the State
Enemy of the State 1998 Directed by Tony Scott Netflix says... Hotshot lawyer Robert Dean becomes a victim of high-tech identity theft when a hacker slips an incriminating video into his pocket. Soon, a rogue National Security agent sets out to recover the tape and destroy Dean. I remember seeing this movie back when it was … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #77 – Enemy of the State
Some Kind of Shape
Kids... I need to get in shape. I know, round is, technically, a shape. But I need to get into some other kind of shape. The kind that will allow me to comfortably button up all those button up shirts I tend to wear unbuttoned. The kind that will allow me to walk from one … Continue reading Some Kind of Shape
Question of the Week #168
What things are too personal to discuss with others? I'd answer this question, but it seems a little too personal to be sharing on a blog that could potentially be read by anyone in the world. But really... For me, it completely depends on who the "others" are. If they're the handful of close friends … Continue reading Question of the Week #168
The Confusing Middle 