Ghosting the Telemarketers

I hate getting calls from telemarketers. And I think it's safe to assume I'm not alone in that particular hatred. Most of the time, these calls are completely unsolicited. It's not like I've put my phone number out there for random companies to find and dial up so that I can buy something I don't … Continue reading Ghosting the Telemarketers

Question of the Week #173

When was the last time you stole something? Why haven't you stolen anything since then? I've never stolen anything. Unless you count that time I stole a girl's heart. And I haven't stolen anything since because I'm pretty sure she didn't make it when she couldn't get that transplant. See what I did there? I … Continue reading Question of the Week #173

Fitting In

Disclaimer: I'm gonna get kind of introspective here. I want to make it clear that nothing that's written below is a reflection on any of the people around me. This post is just about me and something I'm struggling with these days. I've gone through a number of fairly major changes in the last couple … Continue reading Fitting In

Life Story: Chapter Sixty Four

Welcome to a series of stories that basically make up my autobiography. It’s not entirely thorough, but I’ll do the best I can with the memories locked away inside my head. Could be therapeutic for me. Could be humorous for you. Either way, enjoy… Previously on Life Story... As a pre-freshman, I spent a week … Continue reading Life Story: Chapter Sixty Four

Rewatching Angel – Episode 33

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. Redefinition Cordy, Wes, and Gunn head their separate ways after Angel fired them. … Continue reading Rewatching Angel – Episode 33

Rewatching Buffy – Episode 89

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 21 years ago. Triangle As we're reminded that Riley left town, Xander and Anya's relationship is clearly growing stronger. Then … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy – Episode 89

My Favorite Movies #73 – Terminator 2: Judgment Day

Terminator 2: Judgment Day 1991 Directed by James Cameron Netflix says... A reprogrammed Terminator arrives from the future to protect young John Connor from a relentless shape-shifting cyborg in this sequel to Terminator. On the run, John and his guardian seek John's mother, Sarah, who is locked away in an insane asylum. This is one of … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #73 – Terminator 2: Judgment Day

Old Movies on the Big Screen

Kids, last Sunday I got a chance to see one of my favorite movies of all time on the big screen for the first time in my life. I don't want this to sound like a commercial, but it's going to anyway. Thanks to Fathom Events, I got to watch Superman: The Movie the way it … Continue reading Old Movies on the Big Screen

Question of the Week #172

Would you be content with a marriage of the highest quality in all respects but one - it completely lacked sex? I suppose, if this were a marriage that extended from the life I currently know, I wouldn't know what I was missing. I once heard someone describe sex in marriage as a bonus and … Continue reading Question of the Week #172

Seriously Inappropriate Laughter

This is going to look like it's a political post. But, I promise you, it's not. This is a post about basic human decency. Or the lack thereof. The other night, I was scrolling through my Facebook feed when I came across this article posted by a local news station. What bothered wasn't so much … Continue reading Seriously Inappropriate Laughter