Casablanca 1942 Directed by Michael Curtiz Netflix says... In this Oscar-winning classic, American expat Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart) plays host to gamblers, thieves and refugees at his Moroccan nightclub during World War II... but he never expected Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman) - the woman who broke his heart - to walk through his door. Ilsa hopes … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #78 – Casablanca
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My Problem with DC Universe
For the record, I'm referring to DC's streaming service, not the comic book or film continuity. Although, I'm sure I could go into problems with both of those universes as well. But let's stick with this new streaming service for now. When it was announced some time ago that DC Comics would be coming out … Continue reading My Problem with DC Universe
Question of the Week #167
Would you be willing to do something very unsatisfying (for example, clean toilets) for five years if you were certain that the experience would afterwards bring you a deep sense of personal fulfillment for the rest of your life? There are a lot of people out there who do not like their jobs. I've been … Continue reading Question of the Week #167
Good-Bye Green House
For the last year and some months, I've been able to call the Green House my home. I almost wrote proud to call the Green House my home... But if you've ever been inside the Green House, you know that's probably not something one should take pride in. Those of us who have made the Green … Continue reading Good-Bye Green House
What’s Old Is New Again
I'm back y'all. Did you miss me? Don't answer that. I'd like to just assume that you did and that you've clicked on this post because you have seen sitting by your computer for weeks just waiting for new content from your friendly neighborhood Single Guy. So I'm gonna just assume that. Okay? I'm glad … Continue reading What’s Old Is New Again
Twelve Years Later
We interrupt this regularly scheduled blogging hiatus to recognize a day that tends to be one of the most difficult in my calendar year. Today marks twelve years since my dad passed away. But I'm still on a hiatus, so I'm technically not writing anything new. What follows is basically a repost of what I … Continue reading Twelve Years Later
Juggling a Lot of Things…
Hey kids... This is gonna be one of those blog posts where I'm just informing you that I'm taking a hiatus from blogging for a while. I once heard a good metaphor for all of the stresses we try to keep up with in life that involved juggling. You've got all these balls in the … Continue reading Juggling a Lot of Things…
Rewatching Angel – Episode 27
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. Dear Boy Angel is still sleeping all the time but not getting any … Continue reading Rewatching Angel – Episode 27
Rewatching Buffy – Episode 83
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. No Place Like Home A trio of monks rushes into a room to perform some kind of … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy – Episode 83
My Favorite Movies #79 – Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 2002 Directed by Chris Columbus Netflix says... In this sequel to the smash hit Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Harry ignores warnings not to return to school -- that is, if he values his life -- to investigate with Ron and Hermione a mysterious series of attacks. And … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #79 – Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
The Confusing Middle 