Category Archives: Random Stuff

The Person I Wish Would Read This Never Will

I’m writing this to someone I knew once, even though I don’t think they will ever read it. I can’t even remember her name. I think it was Sister Dill, so that’s what I’ll call her. She wasn’t a nun, … Continue reading

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The Brilliance of Clue’s 3 Endings

Clue is a remarkable movie. It managed to accomplish the seemingly impossible task of turning a simple board game into a richly dark comedy. The brilliance of the filmmakers is that they realized this isn’t an Agatha Christie whodunnit where … Continue reading

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10 Examples of Hypnotic Movie Music

Some music sounds like circles – spirals of sound that send your consciousness down an engrossing path. Here are 10 examples of absolutely hypnotizing movie music that draw me in every time I hear them, and I have to listen … Continue reading

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Indiana Jones and the Victims of Their Own Success

Last December, I talked about Final Destination being a rarity among film franchises for ending on a high note. Now it’s time to talk about its antithesis.

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Is Caleb Hammer Actually Helping People?

A few months ago, I discovered a YouTuber named Caleb Hammer. He’s kind of like Dave Ramsey, showcasing mostly young people’s dire financial situations and striving to help them reach prosperity. While Ramsey has a proven track record stretching back … Continue reading

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Nine Months Later, Life Isn’t What I Expected

On August 3, 2022, I paid off my mortgage and began a new era of my life. I wanted to throw a big mortgage-burning party and invite all my friends and neighbors to join in on the fun. But I … Continue reading

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Lifting Others When I Am Down

I am writing this while I have the strength. Last Tuesday, I began manifesting some sort of disease affecting my throat, hands, and feet. As a result, it’s extremely painful to swallow or speak. My hands are covered in red … Continue reading

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Want to Know What Jean-Luc is Saying in the ‘Camping’ Episode of Bluey?

I don’t speak French. And I adore a kids TV show called Bluey. If you’re like me and fall into both of those categories, I have something helpful to share with you.  My wife and kids introduced me to Bluey a while ago … Continue reading

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Final Destination Is Unique Among Movie Series

“You either die a hero, or you see yourself live long enough to become the villain.” Those wise words were ironically spoken by Harvey Dent in The Dark Knight, arguably the greatest Batman movie (if not comic book movie) of … Continue reading

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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Spa

Life doesn’t always go the way we expect. Take, for example, my most recent visit to a spa. The older I get, the achier I feel. My shoulders tend to get extremely sore from time to time. To combat this, … Continue reading

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