Die Hard 1988 Directed by John McTiernan Quick synopsis... NYPD cop John McClane's (Bruce Willis) plan to reconcile with his estranged wife, Holly (Bonnie Bedelia), is thrown for a serious loop when minutes after he arrives at her office, the entire building is overtaken by a group of pitiless terrorists. With little help from the LAPD, … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #52 – Die Hard
Writing
When Bloggers Meet
I've been blogging off and on (mostly on) since 2005. No, it hasn't all been here on The Confusing Middle or hosted by the good people at the WordPress. My first decade in the world of blogging involved a blog titled Carp Dime and was hosted over at Blogger. I'm pretty sure Carp Dime is … Continue reading When Bloggers Meet
Question of the Week #195
Of all the people close to you, whose death would you find most disturbing? I really hope it's not a cop out to say my mother. Because, at this point, that would probably tear me up the most out of anyone I know, be it friend or family. She's the only parent I have left. … Continue reading Question of the Week #195
Work Ethic
What does it mean to have a good work ethic? Does it mean that, no matter the circumstances, come hell or high water, you are gung-ho about punching in and doing your job? Does it mean that you’ve set goals for yourself and your life and you’re willing to do what it takes to achieve … Continue reading Work Ethic
Rewatching Angel – Episode 49
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. Fredless Fred is concerned about her crush going off to visit his old … Continue reading Rewatching Angel – Episode 49
Rewatching Buffy – Episode 105
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 22 years ago. Life Serial Buffy returns from her off-screen visit with Angel. But let's not talk about it. Remember, … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy – Episode 105
My Favorite Movies #53 – The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 2001 Directed by Peter Jackson Quick synopsis... From the idyllic shire of the Hobbits to the smoking chasms of Mordor, director Peter Jackson brings the world of J.R.R. Tolkien's novels to life as Frodo Baggins embarks on his epic quest to destroy the ring of Sauron. … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #53 – The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Broken
Kids, I received a fairly worrisome phone call last night. It was around 6:00, maybe a little after, when my phone rang. It was my cousin in Atlanta. We don't often speak on the phone, so I chalked it up to a pleasant surprise. We'd texted recently about seeing It: Chapter Two. When I saw his … Continue reading Broken
Question of the Week #194
Would you generally rather be overdressed or underdressed at a party? I'm not typically one who likes to get dressed up. I had enough of that during my years as a bank teller. So I guess I'd rather be underdressed. Although, I suppose if I show up in jeans and a t-shirt to a party … Continue reading Question of the Week #194
Welcome to My Home
I know... I was supposed to do a pseudo-tour of my new apartment for the blog a few weeks ago. A couple weeks ago? I can't remember when. All I know for sure is that I've been putting it off. For a while, I was postponing the whole thing because I didn't quite have everything … Continue reading Welcome to My Home
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