The Bridge on the River Kwai 1957 Directed by David Lean Netflix says... Director David Lean's sweeping epic--best known for a whistling work theme that became legendary--is set in a World War II Japanese prison camp, where British prisoners are forced to build a railway bridge as a morale-building exercise. It's nice to see Alec … Continue reading AFI #36 – The Bridge on the River Kwai
Question of the Week #102
How close and warm is your family? Do you feel your childhood was happier than most other people's? I'm not sure that I would necessarily call my family close or warm. When I was at my grandmother's for Christmas, I came to the realization that I hadn't seen my aunt or uncle since Christmas last … Continue reading Question of the Week #102
So… I’m Doing Whole30
Alternatively, this post could have been titled "Of All the Decisions I've Ever Made in My Life, I Question This the Most" or "Why I Clearly Hate Myself and Everything I Stand For." Let me set the scene for you: It's Tuesday at the office. We're barrelling toward the end of the day at breakneck … Continue reading So… I’m Doing Whole30
Old Tales from Old Navy: The Broken Door
What follows is a tale from a long ago time when I worked retail for a small business known as Old Navy. What you are about to read is mostly true-ish. There are a lot of stupid people out there. Maybe stupid is the wrong word. I should probably just say ignorant. Because the people … Continue reading Old Tales from Old Navy: The Broken Door
Perchance to Dream
It should be no secret that I have some pretty bizarre dreams. I can't remember if I've ever mentioned it here, though I'm sure I have at some point, that I'll go maybe months without remembering any of my dreams. Then I'll have a string of nights where my dreams are just freakin' weird. Last … Continue reading Perchance to Dream
Rewatching Buffy – Episodes 4, 5, & 6
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 20 years ago. Well, I didn't receive any negative feedback after last week's entry. So, we continue! Welcome back, Slayers … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy – Episodes 4, 5, & 6
Stop It
Paul was able to put in words a lot of the thoughts I've had every time I look at social media. If you don't read the whole thing, at least see this: "How many people around the world need to be shot, victimized, or face prejudice before we realize that leaders of a country don’t … Continue reading Stop It
AFI #37 – The Best Years of Our Lives
The Best Years of Our Lives 1946 Directed by William Wyler Netflix says... Winning seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, this classic drama follows three World War II veterans -- Homer, Al and Fred, as they return to small-town America and try to come to terms with their experiences. I had a hard time liking … Continue reading AFI #37 – The Best Years of Our Lives
Mary Tyler Moore
I realize I'm a few days late on a tribute to Mary Tyler Moore. But, here it is. Honestly, I hadn't really planned to write anything in regards to her passing. That's no reflection on how I felt about Mary Tyler Moore or her life or her career or hearing the news of her death. … Continue reading Mary Tyler Moore
Question of the Week #101
An eccentric millionaire offers to donate a large sum to charity if you will step--completely naked--from a car onto a busy downtown street, walk four blocks, and climb back into the car. Knowing that there would be no danger of physical abuse, would you do it? If I have learned anything from my puritanical upbringing, … Continue reading Question of the Week #101
The Confusing Middle 