Do you believe in any sort of God? If not, do you think you might still pray if you were in a life-threatening situation? I grew up in a Christian home. I went to a Baptist college. Though I didn't finish with a degree, I attended seminary. I currently work full-time in a Baptist church. … Continue reading Question of the Week #129
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After Seeing Justice League
I'm just gonna say it up front. I liked it. I know a lot of people won't. I've come to accept that I live in a world where the majority of moviegoers believe that the people at Marvel can do no wrong and the people at DC can do no right. And I think I've … Continue reading After Seeing Justice League
Rewatching Buffy – Episode 47
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. I've gotten back to Questions of the Week and the AFI countdown... I may as well get … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy – Episode 47
AFI #14 – Psycho
Been a while since I've done one of these. I mean, I took that long break from blogging and then I just never got back into a regular routine. But I'm so close to finishing! Also, I've recently been asked to participate in a podcast discussing the AFI Top 100 films, so it's kind of … Continue reading AFI #14 – Psycho
Question of the Week #128
You are at a lake with some friends; the sun is warm and the water is cold. Going into the water would temporarily chill you but you know that later the warm sun would be even more enjoyable and you would be glad you had gone in. Would you take the plunge? To quote a … Continue reading Question of the Week #128
Parting Gifts
I had the hardest time sleeping the other night. I feel like a lot of stories could start that way. Though, most of them would be really boring stories... I had the hardest time sleeping the other night. I tossed and turned in my bed. I couldn't get comfortable. That shadow on the wall looks … Continue reading Parting Gifts
Question of the Week #127
If you could change anything about the way you were raised, what would it be? I don't know... I think I turned out all right. Not perfect by any means. But all right... Though, I suppose if I could change anything about how my parents raised me, I guess I would have liked to have … Continue reading Question of the Week #127
Political Ads are Dumb
Let me begin this post by saying that I am in no way endorsing any political party or individual candidate for any public office. I am simply writing these words to point out the absurdity of some of the political ads that I am seeing this election season in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Also, I … Continue reading Political Ads are Dumb
Question of the Week #126
Do you believe in capital punishment? Would you be willing to execute a man sentenced to death by the courts if you were selected by lot to do so and he would go free if you refused? Assume you know no details of the trial. Like a lot of things, I'm of two minds on … Continue reading Question of the Week #126
I Suffer From RBF
Due to the fact that this blog is usually a mostly G-rated blog, a disclaimer: I will be using some words... possibly just the one word... that could be considered inappropriate in polite conversation. It's one of those words that I would not dare to use in front of my grandmother. And so, Mamaw, I … Continue reading I Suffer From RBF
The Confusing Middle 