Back to the Beach 1987 Directed by Lyndall Hobbs Welcome back to Movie Monday, where we continue our methodical journey through my personal countdown of the 100 worst movies I've ever subjected myself to. This week brings us to number 40: Back to the Beach, a 1987 comedy that represents Hollywood's eternal struggle to recapture … Continue reading The Worst 40 – Back to the Beach
Nostalgia
Christmas Day Reflections
Well, here we are—Christmas Day 2025. If you've been following along with this year's Blogmas series, you know I've been posting holiday-themed content every day leading up to today, which means this is my final Blogmas post until next year. So first things first: Merry Christmas to all of you reading this, whether you're surrounded … Continue reading Christmas Day Reflections
The Death of the Wish Book and Other Christmas List Tragedies
Welcome back to Blogmas 2025, that magical time of year when I commit to posting holiday-themed content every single day until Christmas. It's like an advent calendar, but instead of chocolate, you get my rambling thoughts about all things festive. This year, I've enlisted the help of AI to generate daily writing prompts because apparently, … Continue reading The Death of the Wish Book and Other Christmas List Tragedies
Friends Fashion: A Stylish Journey Through the ’90s
From plaid miniskirts to leather pants disasters, the fashion of Friends didn't just define characters—it defined an era. As one of television's most beloved sitcoms, Friends gave us more than just catchphrases and relationship goals; it provided a decade-long fashion chronicle that captured the evolution of '90s style in all its glory. Let's dive into … Continue reading Friends Fashion: A Stylish Journey Through the ’90s
The Legacy of Clarissa Explains It All
When Clarissa Explains It All premiered on Nickelodeon in March 1991, few could have predicted the profound impact this seemingly simple teen sitcom would have on a generation of viewers. For many young girls growing up in the 1990s, Clarissa Darling wasn't just another character on TV—she represented a radical departure from how girls had … Continue reading The Legacy of Clarissa Explains It All
Question of the Week #402
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: In what period since you were a teenager did you have the most personal growth and change? If you wanted to have another such period, what could you do to bring it about or otherwise shake up your life? Ah, the age-old question: when did you experience the most personal … Continue reading Question of the Week #402
Star Wars Moments That Live in My Head
Hey there, fellow Star Wars fans! It's time to take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of the most unforgettable moments from our beloved galaxy far, far away. These scenes are so deeply etched into our minds that we can probably recite them word for word. So, let's dive in and relive the … Continue reading Star Wars Moments That Live in My Head
My Gaming History: PlayStation 3
Previously on My Gaming History… ColecoVision Atari 2600 Nintendo Entertainment System Game Boy Super Nintendo Nintendo 64 PlayStation PlayStation 2 PC Gaming GameCube Game Boy Advance Wii Ah, the PlayStation 3. It's hard to believe it's been over 15 years since this gaming behemoth first graced our living rooms. For me, the PS3 era was … Continue reading My Gaming History: PlayStation 3
My Gaming History: Game Boy Advance
Previously on My Gaming History… ColecoVision Atari 2600 Nintendo Entertainment System Game Boy Super Nintendo Nintendo 64 PlayStation PlayStation 2 PC Gaming GameCube The early 2000s were a magical time for handheld gaming, thanks to Nintendo's Game Boy Advance. This little portable powerhouse succeeded the Game Boy Color and packed some serious tech under its … Continue reading My Gaming History: Game Boy Advance
Gaming Nostalgia
As someone who grew up in the late 80s and early 90s, there are few things that take me back to my childhood quite like firing up one of my old favorite Nintendo games. After reminiscing about the PlayStation 2 era recently, I got to thinking about some of the true OG classics from the … Continue reading Gaming Nostalgia
The Confusing Middle 