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Unwilling to Speak, Unless We Expect to Say Something That Will Amaze the Whole Room
My wife and I recently rewatched the 1995 miniseries of Pride and Prejudice, which we both find to be the best, most-faithful version of Jane Austen’s celebrated novel. It was a delightful experience because we invited one of our sons … Continue reading
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Tagged films, jane austen, movies, movies based on books, personal, pride and prejudice, romance
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Why We Write
Writing is an interesting thing. It can outlast civilizations, give a time capsule of what life was like at a certain period, and provide a shared experience inside one person’s mind. But why do we write? That’s a question I’ve … Continue reading
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Tagged AI, artificial intelligence, personal, the godfather, writing
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Where My Best Ideas Come from
I realize that the title I wrote for this article could come across as vague. What I’m talking about is the location I am in when I think of my best ideas for Deja Reviewer articles and other things. Some … Continue reading
My Kinship with Daniel Jackson in Stargate
Stargate is a really good movie. It takes a compelling concept and turns it into a fun adventure that spans the known universe. But that’s not what I’m here to talk about today. What I actually want to focus on … Continue reading
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Tagged action movies, characters, films, movie review, movies, personal, science fiction, stargate
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11 Things I Learned from 8 Months of Unemployment
I lost my job of 15 years on May 22, 2025 and started a new job on February 2, 2026. So I was out of work for a little over eight months. That wasn’t how I planned to spend last … Continue reading
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Tagged employment, family, getting a job, God, job, money, personal, positivity, relationships, work
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Wonder of Wonders! Miracle of Miracles!
My heart longs to sing and shout for joy! God is a God of miracles today, just as much as He has ever been in the past, for I have received a truly great miracle at His hands. After eight … Continue reading
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Tagged drama, employment, fiddler on the roof, films, getting a job, God, happiness, history, job, miracles, movie review, movies, music, musical, olympics, personal, positivity, songs, videos, work
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How to Train Your Dragon and the Job Hunt
I think we all feel like Hiccup sometimes. When it comes to finding a job, at least, I have a lot in common with him.
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Tagged animated films, dreamworks, films, getting a job, how to train your dragon, job, movie review, movies, movies based on books, personal, work
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Why I Smile
Merry Christmas! It’s the most joyous time of the year. I don’t smile because my life is perfect; I smile because my Savior is perfect.
I’m Trying
“I’m trying” is a deceptively simple statement because, in spite of its brevity, it can have two meanings. The most obvious one is that I’m attempting to do something difficult. The other one is that I’m taxing someone’s patience. In … Continue reading
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Tagged action movies, christmas, empire strikes back, films, getting a job, God, holiday, movie review, movies, patience, personal, science fiction, sequels, star wars, trials
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I’m a Square One Back at Square One in My Job Search
This message is aimed squarely at anyone who’s going through a hard time right now. Normally for my Thanksgiving article, I like to talk about what I’m thankful for. This time is a little different.
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Tagged artificial intelligence, getting a job, holiday, personal, thanksgiving
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