The emergency klaxon blared through the corridors of the Harmony's Edge as Captain Zara Cronin dove behind a twisted beam of metal, plasma fire sizzling past her head. Three years into the Terran-Kepler War, and she still wasn't used to how the Keplerian weapons hummed like angry wasps before they tried to vaporize you. "Status … Continue reading Love Across the Stars
War
Blogmas the Third
Welcome to day 3 of Blogmas! As we count down the days to Christmas, I'm excited to share a little holiday cheer with you. Each day until December 25th, I'll be posting festive content to help get you into the spirit of the season. From the way we see the holidays in pop culture to … Continue reading Blogmas the Third
The Pinnacle of War Films – Saving Private Ryan
I happened to catch this movie the other day and thought I'd talk about this little indie film called Saving Private Ryan. Ever heard of it? Of course you have, because it's only one of the most iconic war movies of all time. Now, I know what you're thinking: "A war movie? Yawn." But trust … Continue reading The Pinnacle of War Films – Saving Private Ryan
Athena
Origins and Etymology Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, warfare, and handicrafts, is one of the most revered deities of ancient myth. Her name is likely derived from the ancient Greek city of Athens, the plural toponym "Athenai" reflecting the sisterhood devoted to her worship. Some scholars believe Athena's origins may trace back to Minoan … Continue reading Athena
19 – Das Boot
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 19 – Das Boot
26 – 1917
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 26 – 1917
48 – The Great Escape
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 48 – The Great Escape
74 – To Be or Not to Be
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 74 – To Be or Not to Be
The Call
Julia heard the call at the worst possible moment. She had finally been having a conversation with her father. It was the conversation she had been putting off for nearly a year. The conversation that she felt sure would finally reveal if her father blamed her for her mother’s death. But the horn sounded far … Continue reading The Call
Question of the Week #257
Terrorists operating out of a country that tacitly supported them kill 2 million people by setting off a nuclear bomb in downtown Chicago. Would you favor retaliating against that country, and if so, how? This is something of a follow up to last week's question... And, like I mentioned last week, I'd really be torn … Continue reading Question of the Week #257
The Confusing Middle 