Independence Day 1996 Directed by Roland Emmerich Quick synopsis... When aliens in an enormous spacecraft suddenly arrive in Earth's atmosphere and start blowing things up, it falls to a cocky pilot (Will Smith) and a goofy scientist (Jeff Goldblum) to save the planet from total destruction. With plenty of action, special effects sequences and pithy one-liners, … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #45 – Independence Day
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Question of the Week #202
Would you be willing to commit perjury for a close friend? For example, might you testify that he was driving carefully when he hit a pedestrian even though he had been joking around and not paying attention? No. And I'm sure that would lose me some friendships if I were put into that position. I'm … Continue reading Question of the Week #202
Legends of a Branch Manager
In the world of banking, the people on the front lines of the industry are known as tellers. These are the people who are expected to help customers with all of their day to day banking needs. It is often a thankless and miserable position to hold. These are their stories. These are their legends… … Continue reading Legends of a Branch Manager
Making Mom Watch Star Wars
Something you probably don't know about my mother is that she's a big fan of Good Morning America. This morning show, if you aren't aware, is a staple on the ABC network. ABC, of course, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Disney. Therefore, any time anything in relation to Disney or any of its properties needs … Continue reading Making Mom Watch Star Wars
Rewatching Angel – Episode 56
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. Provider So... I'm a day late with this one. Typically I watch Buffy and Angel … Continue reading Rewatching Angel – Episode 56
Rewatching Buffy – Episode 112
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 22 years ago. Doublemeat Palace Ugh... just that title is unpleasant. Willow fills Xander and Anya in on what they've … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy – Episode 112
My Favorite Movies #46 – The Goonies
The Goonies 1985 Directed by Richard Donner Quick synopsis... A group of misfit children discovers a pirate-treasure map and embarks on a journey to find the riches in this beloved 1980s classic. Along the way, they battle curmudgeonly crooks and squabble with one another in their quest for fortune. I know that there are people out … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #46 – The Goonies
Singles Laundry
Why do I have a hamper for dirty clothes? Is hamper even the right word anymore? It's really more like a big basket that's about the size of a trash can. I digress. I was thinking about it and that waist high basket really just takes up unnecessary space in my bedroom. Here's the thing... … Continue reading Singles Laundry
Question of the Week #201
Do you frequently find yourself--just to be polite--saying things you don't mean? For example, when you say good-bye to someone who does not interest you, do you act as though you enjoyed their company? Of course I do. That's because I'm not the only person in this world who has independent thoughts and feelings. Therefore, … Continue reading Question of the Week #201
I Know I’ve Never Blogged About Game of Thrones Before…
I derive a great deal of entertainment from YouTube videos. There are a lot of really interesting creators out there who are putting out a lot of entertaining content. One of the channels to which I'm subscribed isn't an individual creator, but is entertaining and informative nonetheless. It's the Nerdist channel. Typically, I only pay … Continue reading I Know I’ve Never Blogged About Game of Thrones Before…
The Confusing Middle 