If you learned you would die in a few days, what regrets would you have? Were you given five extra years of life, could you avoid those same regrets five years hence? Hence? When was the last time you heard that word used in a sentence? Not that there's anything wrong with it. It's a … Continue reading Question of the Week #153
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Teacher Appreciation Week – Part II
Well kids, Teacher Appreciation Week continues. Yesterday I spent time focusing on my favorite teacher from the elementary years. It would make sense, now, to move into my middle school years. But I'm pretty sure that I made it clear yesterday that middle school sucked. I'm of the belief that anyone who didn't hate middle … Continue reading Teacher Appreciation Week – Part II
Teacher Appreciation Week – Part I
This week is officially Teacher Appreciation Week. Why they save it for the end of the school year, I don't know. Maybe it's because they figure that teachers are reaching the ends of their rapidly fraying ropes trying to get their students through end of year testing. They've been putting up with these little angels … Continue reading Teacher Appreciation Week – Part I
Rewatching Angel – Episode 15
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. The Prodigal We open on Ireland, 1753. Angel's real name was Liam back … Continue reading Rewatching Angel – Episode 15
Rewatching Buffy – Episode 71
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 21 years ago. This Year's Girl Buffy's making her bed. Faith is helping. Seems like a pleasant dream. They talk … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy – Episode 71
My Favorite Movies #92 – Split
Split 2016 Directed by M. Night Shyamalan Netflix says... Though Kevin (James McAvoy) has revealed 23 personalities to his psychiatrist, there remains one still submerged who is set to materialize and dominate all the others. Compelled to abduct three teenage girls, Kevin reaches a war for survival among all of those contained within him -- … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #92 – Split
Question of the Week #152
What do you value most in a relationship? Honesty. Without honesty, it's difficult to have trust. Without trust, it's impossible to have a relationship. I don't really have anything else to add. So I'm curious what you think. Let me know in the comments! *The Question of the Week can be found in The Book … Continue reading Question of the Week #152
Paying Off the Car
Kids... Yesterday morning, I did the most adult thing I've ever done in my adult life. I paid off my car. I can't believe there was no fanfare! I've had my car, a 2009 Toyota Corolla, for less than five years. My payment plan was designed to last for five years. And yet, here I … Continue reading Paying Off the Car
Rewatching Angel – Episode 14
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. I've Got You Under My Skin In Angel's kitchen, the gang get into … Continue reading Rewatching Angel – Episode 14
Rewatching Buffy – Episode 70
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 21 years ago. Goodbye, Iowa Buffy recounts her near-death experience to the Scoobies... and Spike. And Spike plants the idea … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy – Episode 70
The Confusing Middle 