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Why I Don’t Use Profanity
Whether you have followed this website for years or you have simply read through a few of my articles, you may have noticed something odd. Continue reading
Merry Christmas, My Friends
Merry Christmas to all of you, my friends! I would like to offer you a Christmas present by walking you through the various categories of my website and my thoughts on why I created them and how they have turned … Continue reading
10 Important Life Lessons I Learned from My Mom and Dad
Happy Thanksgiving. I would like to give thanks this year to my mom and dad for everything they taught me during my formative years. They are such amazing parents, and they gave me so much by teaching me to be … Continue reading
Posted in Random Stuff
Tagged childhood, family, gratitude, holiday, love, parents, personal, relationships, thanksgiving
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My Newborn Son Is Finally Home
After spending 11 days in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), my newest son Isaac has finally come home. I beg you to indulge this proud father one more time. Last week I wrote about my disappointment and fear at … Continue reading
I’m Still Glad to Be a Dad
Father’s Day came earlier than usual this year for me because I just welcomed my fourth child into the world on June 8. It was a melancholy experience because although it was wonderful to meet my third son for the … Continue reading
Selfish Sacrifices
Sacrifice is such a strange word to me. We usually think of sacrifice as being a selfless act. But is it really? When I sacrifice it’s because I am being selfish. I’m forgoing something I want now for something I … Continue reading
Posted in Random Stuff
Tagged childhood, family, fathers, golden rule, happiness, personal, relationships
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Welcome and Merry Christmas
This has been a fantastic year in many ways. I’m optimistic about the future, and I have quite a few ideas for movie-related articles that I can’t wait to share with my wonderful readers. In the past few weeks I … Continue reading
How to Be Happy
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I have much to be grateful for. I live a happy life. And it’s not because I’ve had everything handed to me on a silver platter. Lasting happiness isn’t the product of ease, but of determination. I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Random Stuff
Tagged advice, gratitude, happiness, holiday, personal, thank you, thanksgiving
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The Death of a Family Member
My heart is heavy. I had intended to publish another fun, thought-provoking film analysis today, but something happened this week that made me change my mind. Right now would not be an appropriate time for levity. My brother-in-law, Alan Blood, … Continue reading
Posted in Updates
Tagged alan blood, cancer, death, family, love, personal, relationships, sad
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My Book Is Finally Ready
I am filled with joy and anticipation. Six years ago I came up with my first joke. Do you want to hear it? Okay, here goes: What did the plumber say to his customer when he walked up to their … Continue reading
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