Category Archives: Random Stuff

A Mortgage Was Burned and 3 Lessons Were Learned

Posted on May 13, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

For someone like me, throwing a party is hard. I’m not eager to make a public spectacle of myself, but I do love making personal connections with good people. My shyness is partly why it took me nearly three years … Continue reading →

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My Disappointment with Doogie Howser, M.D.

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I like old TV shows more than new ones. In general, I’m not a big TV watcher. But when I got sick last month and wanted to get my mind off the pain I was experiencing, I figured a medical … Continue reading →

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Eating and Breathing Are Such Luxuries

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

A few weeks ago, I got a fantastic tip from Jordan to analyze X2: X-Men United and see if it’s an example of Cinematic Chiasmus. I was excited to take a look at it. However, many things got in the … Continue reading →

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It’s Finally Happening

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

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.

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I Cannot Write Without This

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

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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An Experience in Patience I’ll Never Forget

Posted on February 25, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

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 →

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Miracle Accomplished

Posted on February 11, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

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 →

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An Even Better Title for the ‘Deja Q’ Episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation

Posted on January 28, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

“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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I Feel Sorry for Baby Boomers

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

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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I’m Dreaming of a Mild January

Posted on December 31, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

The last five Januarys have been hard on me. But I hope January 2025 will be much better and break that challenging streak.

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