This week is officially Teacher Appreciation Week. Why they save it for the end of the school year, I don't know. Maybe it's because they figure that teachers are reaching the ends of their rapidly fraying ropes trying to get their students through end of year testing. They've been putting up with these little angels … Continue reading Teacher Appreciation Week – Part I
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Rewatching Angel – Episode 15
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. The Prodigal We open on Ireland, 1753. Angel's real name was Liam back … Continue reading Rewatching Angel – Episode 15
Rewatching Buffy – Episode 71
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. This Year's Girl Buffy's making her bed. Faith is helping. Seems like a pleasant dream. They talk … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy – Episode 71
My Favorite Movies #92 – Split
Split 2016 Directed by M. Night Shyamalan Netflix says... Though Kevin (James McAvoy) has revealed 23 personalities to his psychiatrist, there remains one still submerged who is set to materialize and dominate all the others. Compelled to abduct three teenage girls, Kevin reaches a war for survival among all of those contained within him -- … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #92 – Split
Question of the Week #152
What do you value most in a relationship? Honesty. Without honesty, it's difficult to have trust. Without trust, it's impossible to have a relationship. I don't really have anything else to add. So I'm curious what you think. Let me know in the comments! *The Question of the Week can be found in The Book … Continue reading Question of the Week #152
Paying Off the Car
Kids... Yesterday morning, I did the most adult thing I've ever done in my adult life. I paid off my car. I can't believe there was no fanfare! I've had my car, a 2009 Toyota Corolla, for less than five years. My payment plan was designed to last for five years. And yet, here I … Continue reading Paying Off the Car
Rewatching Angel – Episode 14
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. I've Got You Under My Skin In Angel's kitchen, the gang get into … Continue reading Rewatching Angel – Episode 14
Rewatching Buffy – Episode 70
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. Goodbye, Iowa Buffy recounts her near-death experience to the Scoobies... and Spike. And Spike plants the idea … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy – Episode 70
My Favorite Movies #93 – Fools Rush In
Fools Rush In 1997 Directed by Andy Tennant Netflix says... When uptight New Yorker Alex and blithe-spirited Isabel spend one passionate night together in Las Vegas just hours after meeting, they go their separate ways and don't see each other until three months later -- when Isabel realizes she's pregnant. It's Christmas in New York. … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #93 – Fools Rush In
Question of the Week #151
While arguing with a close friend on the telephone, she gets angry and hangs up. Assuming she is at fault and makes no attempt to contact you, how long would you wait to get in touch with her? I feel like there are a ton of variables to this... a lot of what ifs... First … Continue reading Question of the Week #151
The Confusing Middle 