Welcome to The Best Movies I’ve Never Seen! This is the part of the blog where I work my way through 100 films I’ve never seen that are generally considered to be great. You’re invited to watch along with me if you can find a copy or find it streaming. So grab some popcorn and let’s … Continue reading 17 – Once Upon a Time in America
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Solitude
High above the frozen wastes of the Arctic Circle, a lone fortress stood sentinel over the icy landscape. Carved into the side of a massive glacier, the crystalline edifice gleamed in the midnight sun, its smooth surfaces and angular planes at odds with the rugged, natural features surrounding it. This was no mere human construction, … Continue reading Solitude
Question of the Week #371
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: A movement to reduce political corruption maintains that the only way to keep politicians even close to honest is to require them to always wear tiny video bugs that record their every interaction and to post them all online. Would you support such monitoring of key elected officials? I … Continue reading Question of the Week #371
8 Things About Mental Health They Don’t Teach in School
In today's fast-paced and often demanding world, taking care of our mental health is more important than ever. While schools play a crucial role in imparting academic knowledge, they often fall short when it comes to teaching students about emotional well-being and mental health. The truth is, understanding and nurturing our mental health is an … Continue reading 8 Things About Mental Health They Don’t Teach in School
12 Tips for Beginners in Cooking
Cooking is a wonderful and practical skill that empowers you to create delicious and nourishing meals from scratch. For beginners in the kitchen, the world of cooking might seem overwhelming, filled with techniques, ingredients, and unfamiliar tools. However, mastering the basics of cooking doesn't have to be daunting. With the right guidance and a willingness … Continue reading 12 Tips for Beginners in Cooking
Sunday Scribblings #160
Welcome to Sunday Scribblings on The Confusing Middle! Each Wednesday I’ll provide you, my blogging friends, with a new prompt. Once you see what the prompt of the week is, head over to your blog and write something in response. There are no rules for what you write. It can be fiction. It can be non-fiction. It … Continue reading Sunday Scribblings #160
Rewatching Quantum Leap – Episode 77
In my years of being a dedicated Quantum Leap fan, few episodes stand out like season five's "Lee Harvey Oswald, Part II." This masterfully crafted chapter in the saga of Dr. Sam Beckett grapples with one of the most pivotal moments in American history - the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, … Continue reading Rewatching Quantum Leap – Episode 77
18 – Strangers on a Train
Welcome to The Best Movies I’ve Never Seen! This is the part of the blog where I work my way through 100 films I’ve never seen that are generally considered to be great. You’re invited to watch along with me if you can find a copy or find it streaming. So grab some popcorn and let’s … Continue reading 18 – Strangers on a Train
Stars
John gazed up at the night sky, marveling at the brilliance of the stars above him. As an astronomer, he had dedicated his life to studying those distant suns and the mysteries they held. But tonight, the familiar comfort of the starry expanse only reminded John of how far away his dreams now seemed. It … Continue reading Stars
Question of the Week #370
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: Do you care much about having people mourn your death? Honestly, when I'm gone I'm gone. Once I kick the bucket and head off to the great beyond, it's not like I'll be floating around as a ghost watching my own funeral (as cool as that would be). So … Continue reading Question of the Week #370
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