Rewatching Buffy – Episode 128

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 so many years ago. Him Spike is Xander's new roommate. Xander's not big with this plan. Neither is Spike. But … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy – Episode 128

My Favorite Movies #23 – The American President

The American President 1995 Directed by Rob Reiner Quick synopsis... Widowed U.S. president Andrew Shepherd (Michael Douglas), one of the world's most powerful men, can have anything he wants -- and what he covets most is Sydney Ellen Wade (Annette Bening), a Washington lobbyist. But Shepherd's attempts at courting her spark wild rumors and decimate his … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #23 – The American President

Question of the Week #226

If you could anonymously and safely destroy any one person's reputation online through various postings, would you? If so, who and why? Who am I to do such a thing to anyone? The way I see it, even if it's someone who deserves it, it isn't my place to publicly judge that person. And if … Continue reading Question of the Week #226

Checking In

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

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