Driving home around lunchtime yesterday, I came across a sign letting me know that someone was doing some utility work up the road. It wasn't long before I saw where the work was taking place. Except, at first, I didn't see anyone doing any work. I just saw roughly 15 people in hard hats leaning … Continue reading Hard Hat Convention
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Rewatching Buffy – Episode 45
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 20 years ago. Gingerbread Buffy is out on patrol. And Joyce decides to show up. Slaying is a big part … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy – Episode 45
AFI #16 – Sunset Boulevard
Sunset Boulevard 1950 Directed by Billy Wilder Netflix says... Running from debt collectors, screenwriter Joe Gillis stumbles upon the crumbling mansion of former silent-film star Norma Desmond. As he begins penning a comeback screenplay for her, their professional relationship evolves into something more. Oh, good. More noir... I'm still not sure I'm a fan of … Continue reading AFI #16 – Sunset Boulevard
Question of the Week #122
If you were happily married, and then met someone you felt was certain to always bring you deeply passionate, intoxicating love, would you leave your spouse? What if you had kids? Whether I had kids or not, the answer is absolutely no. If I'm married, it means I already met the one person whom I … Continue reading Question of the Week #122
I’m Going to Istanbul (Not Constantinople)
Kids, in a couple of weeks, I'll be temporarily leaving the country. This is a big deal. The last time I boarded a plane to leave the confines of the United States was in March of 2003. That was the last time I went to Brazil. I always thought that if I ever went overseas … Continue reading I’m Going to Istanbul (Not Constantinople)
Rewatching Buffy – Episode 44
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 20 years ago. Amends Pretty sure this is Buffy's only Christmas-themed episode. We open in Dublin, 1838. We see a … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy – Episode 44
AFI #17 – The Graduate
The Graduate 1967 Directed by Mike Nichols Netflix says... In this Oscar-winning classic with an iconic Simon and Garfunkel soundtrack, Dustin Hoffman turns in a landmark performance as a naive college grad who is seduced by middle-aged neighbor Mrs. Robinson but ends up falling in love with her daughter. I couldn't help but notice, during … Continue reading AFI #17 – The Graduate
Not a Sentimental Bone
A couple months back, I got a call from my mom letting me know that she had come across a couple of boxes full of old keepsakes that clearly belonged to me. Several years ago, I let her know that, as a rule, if I don't know about it, then I won't miss it. But … Continue reading Not a Sentimental Bone
Question of the Week #121
Were you able to wake up tomorrow in the body of someone else, would you do so? Whom would you pick? People. Has Lindsay Lohan taught us nothing? No, I don't want to wake up tomorrow in the body of someone else. Because then I'd be stuck there, for roughly the length of an average … Continue reading Question of the Week #121
Rewatching Buffy – Episode 43
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 20 years ago. The Wish We start with a daytime slaying. Some kind of demon that doesn't go poof when … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy – Episode 43
The Confusing Middle 