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It’s Finally Happening
I’ve been on two concurrent journeys over the past 15 years. One involves joke-telling and the other involves homeownership. And both of them are about to collide next month in the best way possible.
I Cannot Write Without This
I have learned that I cannot write without something very special. The power I have with words is not something that is natural to me, but it’s a gift. And I’d like to share how I realized that by describing … Continue reading
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Tagged analogy, michelangelo, personal, rod serling, the twilight zone, writing
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An Experience in Patience I’ll Never Forget
From an early age, I was told I had a temper. There are probably many reasons that caused me to have this flaw, but I can’t blame anyone for it. It’s a weakness I’ve struggled to overcome all my life. … Continue reading
Miracle Accomplished
I’m happy to report that January 2025 came and went without any serious disasters, water leaks, appliance breakdowns, or anything else at my home. It just went smoothly. That is what I have been praying for, and it truly is … Continue reading
An Even Better Title for the ‘Deja Q’ Episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation
“Deja Q” is one of my favorite episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation. It manages to be equal parts funny and poignant, adding a new dimension of nobility to the Q character that gets explored in later Q episodes … Continue reading
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Tagged comedy, fun, funny, humor, jokes, puns, science fiction, star trek, TV shows, videos
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I Feel Sorry for Baby Boomers
I recently watched a clip from a 1990 documentary that gave me a new perspective on the Baby Boom generation. I must admit I’ve never really understood that generation. I’m kind of a hybrid of Gen X and Millennial, being … Continue reading
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Tagged baby boomer, documentary, family, films, history, parents, relationships
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I’m Dreaming of a Mild January
The last five Januarys have been hard on me. But I hope January 2025 will be much better and break that challenging streak.
Quick Announcement That’s Years in the Making
The past few weeks have been challenging for me, and I’ve had quite a few things on my mind. Thankfully, they’re not all bad. Friends of mine have been asking me to do something for many years, and I’m finally … Continue reading
10 Actors Who Became More Powerful Than You Can Possibly Imagine After Being Struck Down
In Star Wars, Obi-Wan Kenobi told Darth Vader, “If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine.” And he was right. Not just about the character becoming more powerful in a spiritual existence after … Continue reading
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Tagged action movies, actors, alan tudyk, alec guinness, alien, alien3, arnold schwarzenegger, bruce willis, christopher walken, click, clue, commando, dave, donald sutherland, films, IT, john hurt, john travolta, karate kid, m night shyamalan, movie review, movies, phenomenon, pulp fiction, ralph macchio, science fiction, serenity, sigourney weaver, star wars, terminator, the deer hunter, the hunger games, the italian job, the outsiders, the sixth sense, tim curry, unbreakable, v for vendetta, wreck it ralph
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I Knew the Despicable Me Series Was Popular, But I Didn’t Expect This
As it turns out, Despicable Me 4 is the most popular movie of all time. In fact, it’s probably the most popular piece of entertainment of all time! By a mile. Or a trillion miles. Check out this chart of … Continue reading
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Tagged animated films, box office, comedy, despicable me, films, fun, funny, humor, movies, sequels
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