The winds swirled and whispered through the golden leaves of the ancient oak trees. Their creaking boughs and rustling song was comforting, yet today they brought me no solace. I stood transfixed, peering into the soft glow of my seeing stone and the visions it revealed. There before me flashed glimpses into the many ages … Continue reading Destiny
Question of the Week #376
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: Do you work harder to earn praise and recognition or to avoid criticism? On one hand, most of us appreciate some verbal high fives when we do good work. Getting some applause, fist bumps, or maybe even a raise feels pretty sweet. And I'd be lying if I said … Continue reading Question of the Week #376
Evolution of Animation
We've come a long way from Steamboat Willie and Snow White. Hand-drawn animation used to be the only game in town, requiring vast armies of ink-stained artists hunched over drafting tables to bring characters to life one painstaking frame at a time. Disney made it into an artform, but it was a grueling process. These … Continue reading Evolution of Animation
Nostalgia Jams
Every decade has its treasure trove of nostalgia jams, those songs that instantly zap you back in time. But for me, ‘80s music just hits different. I mean, they were really rockin’ the neon, big hair, spandex scene. One riff of those synthesizer-heavy tunes and suddenly I feel totally radical, dude! I can’t hear “Don’t … Continue reading Nostalgia Jams
Sunday Scribblings #165
Welcome to Sunday Scribblings on The Confusing Middle! Each Wednesday I've been providing these prompts and inviting my fellow bloggers to write and share something based on these prompts. But it's been a long time since anyone other than myself participated. So I'm pretty sure this will be my last attempt to get folks to play along. … Continue reading Sunday Scribblings #165
Rewatching Quantum Leap – Episode 82
Greetings! Your friendly neighborhood TV addict here, back again to obsessively overanalyze another classic sci-fi episode. Today I'm quantum leaping to the seventh episode of Quantum Leap's fifth season, aptly titled "Deliver Us From Evil." This episode throws our heroic time traveler Dr. Sam Beckett for a loop when he leaps into the familiar life … Continue reading Rewatching Quantum Leap – Episode 82
13 – Paths of Glory
Welcome to The Best Movies I’ve Never Seen! This is the part of the blog where I work my way through 100 films I’ve never seen that are generally considered to be great. You’re invited to watch along with me if you can find a copy or find it streaming. So grab some popcorn and let’s … Continue reading 13 – Paths of Glory
Sanctuary
The old church loomed in the darkness, its stained glass windows like eyes watching Emma, James, and their friends as they approached. Once a place of refuge and sanctuary, now the church sat decaying, its secrets hidden behind padlocked doors that were no match for teenage curiosity. “This is crazy,” Emma whispered as James worked … Continue reading Sanctuary
Question of the Week #375
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: If you could place yourself anywhere on a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is having security and comfort and goals within easy reach, and 10 is taking risks, struggling, and reaching for great achievement, what number would you like to be at, and why? Where are you … Continue reading Question of the Week #375
Binge-Worthy Documentaries
If you're anything like me, you love to kick back and get lost in a gripping documentary series. Especially when it comes to the true crime genre - there's just something about those shocking real-life stories that I find utterly fascinating. It's the same reason I used to love watching Unsolved Mysteries as a kid. … Continue reading Binge-Worthy Documentaries
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