Would you be willing to reduce your life expectancy by five years to become extremely attractive? You unwittingly imply that I'm not already extremely attractive. I'm not sure how to take that... No, I wouldn't give up five years of my life to be pretty. I mean, I'm not extremely attractive. I can look in … Continue reading Question of the Week #114
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Moved to Tears
I’m not an emotional person. At least, I’ve never considered myself an emotional person. Well, not an overly emotional person. I’ve always prided myself on my ability to control my feelings. When I’m feeling happy, it’s because I allow myself to feel happy. When I’m angry, it’s because I allow myself to be angry… or … Continue reading Moved to Tears
Why We Now Hate Best Buy & Nintendo
Monday morning, I woke up and watched the news, as I do most mornings. While watching the local newscast, I was excited to hear their announcement that Best Buy would have Nintendo's NES Classic in stock. This was exciting because, when I first heard about this Nintendo product several months ago, I really wanted one. … Continue reading Why We Now Hate Best Buy & Nintendo
Rewatching Buffy – Episode 36
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. Dead Man's Party Buffy's back home after spending her summer in LA as a runaway. Joyce is … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy – Episode 36
AFI #25 – To Kill a Mockingbird
To Kill a Mockingbird 1962 Directed by Robert Mulligan Netflix says... Southern comforts abound in this big-screen adaptation of Harper Lee's novel as lawyer Atticus Finch (Gregory Peck, in an Oscar-winning role) defends an innocent black man (Brock Peters) against rape charges but ends up in a maelstrom of hate and prejudice. Meanwhile, with help … Continue reading AFI #25 – To Kill a Mockingbird
Question of the Week #113
If you could take a one-month trip anywhere in the world and money were not a consideration, where would you go and what would you do? Australia. Even though I am of the firm belief that just about every living creature on that continent has been bred to destroy humanity, I've always been fascinated by … Continue reading Question of the Week #113
Spam
You know, I can go years without remembering that Spam is a "food" product that actually exists. But then, somehow, it comes up. And I'm bombarded with reminders of its existence everywhere. The other day, I don't know who started talking about it, but it became the topic of discussion for a minute or two. … Continue reading Spam
Rewatching Buffy – Episode 35
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. So... Here's the thing... I'm just doing one episode at a time. Unless there's a week that … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy – Episode 35
AFI #26 – Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington 1939 Directed by Frank Capra Netflix says... When idealistic junior senator Jefferson Smith (James Stewart) arrives in Washington, D.C., he's full of plans and dazzled by his surroundings--qualities he retains despite widespread corruption among his cynical colleagues. Jean Arthur puts in a sharp performance as Smith's streetwise secretary, who helps … Continue reading AFI #26 – Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Question of the Week #112
If you were at a friend's house for Thanksgiving dinner and you found a dead cockroach in your salad, what would you do? That all depends. What kind of dressing do I have with my salad? If we're talking a good brand of honey mustard, why not eat it? Protein. Kidding. I wouldn't eat a … Continue reading Question of the Week #112
The Confusing Middle 