If you knew a thermonuclear holocaust would occur in precisely 20 years and no one would survive it, how would you change your present life? I kind of feel like I've answered this sort of question before. If you know you're going to die in so many days... Yeah, I get it. I wouldn't change … Continue reading Question of the Week #146
Writing
A Strange Connection?
Kids, I have a theory that would connect two seemingly very different stories. Are you ready? Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the Tom Hanks classic Big both take place in the same fictional world. Yeah. Let that settle in. Some of you may be scoffing. Others may not even remember what Big is all about. … Continue reading A Strange Connection?
Rewatching Angel – Episode 8
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 Will Remember You Angel's winding a clock while Cordelia and Doyle look … Continue reading Rewatching Angel – Episode 8
Rewatching Buffy – Episode 64
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. Pangs Some poor, nameless idiot is walking around campus at night. Buffy finds him and just punches … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy – Episode 64
My Favorite Movies #99 – City Slickers
City Slickers 1991 Directed by Ron Underwood Netflix says... For a change of pace, three amigos facing midlife crises sign on for a fortnight cattle drive through the Colorado hills. The urbanites' survival depends on a leathery trail boss who doesn't cotton to greenhorn city slickers. Kids, this is a great movie. And if you … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #99 – City Slickers
Strangers
There's a new slasher movie that came out recently called The Strangers: Prey at Night. It's a sequel to The Strangers, a film that came out 10 years ago. I went to see this new sequel today. Honestly, it wasn't great. And it was nowhere near as terrifying as the first one. I really need … Continue reading Strangers
Rewatching Angel – Episode 7
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 Bachelor Party Cordelia's got a date with a wealthy guy named Pierce. … Continue reading Rewatching Angel – Episode 7
Rewatching Buffy – Episode 63
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. The Initiative We open on Riley. That's odd. He must be important. And he has a friend. … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy – Episode 63
My Favorite Movies #100 – Can’t Buy Me Love
If you joined us last week, you got a chance to see my personal Top 100 list of all time favorite movies. My criteria was not as stringent as that of the American Film Institute, but these will all be movies that I find entertaining. Therefore, I'm going to treat them a bit differently than … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #100 – Can’t Buy Me Love
There Is No Parenting Handbook
I recently had a conversation with my friend Megan about parenting. Honestly, I'm never sure how much input I have a right to give in regards to parenting, seeing as how I have zero children myself. But the background I've had in school counseling and children's ministry gives me something of a unique perspective on … Continue reading There Is No Parenting Handbook
The Confusing Middle 