Hey, kids. How are y'all doing? No, really. How are y'all doing? The world is crazy right now and it can be super easy for us to go crazy right along with it. It's one thing for us to wish each other well, to stay healthy and safe during a pandemic like this. But all … Continue reading Checking In
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Gigglingfattie’s Challenge
Name: Hubert Setting: Lakeside boardwalk Object: Yo-yo Emotion: Glee He was walking aimlessly, annoyed at the thought of spending any more time with his dad's new girlfriend or that girlfriend's stupid daughter. At 12, he knew he should not just be walking away in a crowd, but he didn't care. He knew this place like … Continue reading Gigglingfattie’s Challenge
We Are the World
This is actually a post I meant to write a long time ago. Back before I transitioned into one of the work from home masses, I was still driving around with my clients and listening to the radio. At that time, around mid-March, we were still on the cusp of understanding just how serious the … Continue reading We Are the World
I Miss Sunday Scribblings
Years ago, during my more formidable blogging days, I was a follower of a blog titled Sunday Scribblings. It was a blog run by Megg and Laini on which they would post a weekly prompt, encouraging bloggers from all over the internet to write something based on said prompt. After 400 weeks of prompts, Megg and … Continue reading I Miss Sunday Scribblings
Rewatching Angel – Episode 71
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. Supersymmetry Fred is excited about an article she's written on physics. Gunn insists … Continue reading Rewatching Angel – Episode 71
My Favorite Movies #24 – Parenthood
Parenthood 1989 Directed by Ron Howard Quick synopsis... Director Ron Howard teams with Steve Martin for a heartwarming comedy about life's most rewarding occupation: parenthood. Gil (Martin) and Karen Buckman (Mary Steenburgen) are facing the age-old dilemma of trying to raise their children the "right" way. But as Gil and the rest of his clan (including … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #24 – Parenthood
Question of the Week #225
If you were on a jury, would you be willing to convict a person for something you didn't think should be considered a crime? You know, I've been a registered voter for 22 years and I have never been summoned for jury duty. It really bums me out. I think I'd make a fantastic juror. 12 … Continue reading Question of the Week #225
A to Z Challenge 2020 – Reflection
April has come to an end and we are now two days into May. Speaking as someone who has spent about 97.4% of the month locked inside my apartment... How did April go by so quickly? I'd swear March crawled by... Anyway, this was my second year attempting the A to Z Challenge and I … Continue reading A to Z Challenge 2020 – Reflection
Authoress51’s Challenge
Name: Doofus Setting: School Object: Silly Putty Emotion: Failure "Did you know Silly Putty was an accident?" I asked Jeremy as I opened the red, plastic egg in which the putty was packaged. "That's great, Doofus," said Jeremy, "No one cares." It was 1992 and we were in the 2nd grade. Our teacher thought a … Continue reading Authoress51’s Challenge
A to Z Challenge – Zootopia
Zootopia 2016 Directed by Byron Howard and Rich Moore Quick synopsis... In the all-animal city of Zootopia, Officer Judy Hopps, the first bunny on the police force, is determined to prove herself. That's why she jumps at the chance to crack a case, even if it means partnering with scam-artist fox Nick Wilde to solve … Continue reading A to Z Challenge – Zootopia
The Confusing Middle 