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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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The Natural and Overcoming Addiction

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

In The Natural, Roy Hobbs is a gifted baseball player who wants to use his God-given talent to make a name for himself. However, he’s brutally shot in the prime of his life and forced to put off becoming a … 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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How to Keep Christmas with Us All Through the Year

Posted on December 24, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I’ve talked about Christmas Eve on Sesame Street before, noting its impact on me as a child. As a grownup, I’ve discovered something even more profound in it that I want to share with you to possibly change your whole … Continue reading →

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Marty McFly and Overcoming Stage Fright

Posted on December 10, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Back to the Future is a perfect movie not only because it’s endlessly entertaining but because it also has numerous life lessons we can glean from it. I’d like to share one such lesson from Back to the Future and … Continue reading →

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Quick Announcement That’s Years in the Making

Posted on October 22, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

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 →

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The Purpose of Cinematic Chiasmus

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I tend to think of this website as a place for me to share deeply personal sides of myself. Each time I post an article, it speaks to my mindset or what is important to me. With that in mind, … Continue reading →

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I Keep Seeing Chiasmus Everywhere

Posted on July 16, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

This isn’t related to movies, but since I began finding chiasmus in films 10 years ago, I can’t help seeing it in real life, too. Here is a fun example I asked my wife to take a picture of while … Continue reading →

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I Painted a Picture

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I am no artist. Words are my brushstrokes, and a blank piece of paper is my canvas. Writing has always been my strength and drawing my weakness. So it’s a rare feat when I take the time to paint a … Continue reading →

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A New Perspective on an Old Problem

Posted on March 5, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Last year, I wrote about some of the challenges I have faced since I paid off my mortgage in August 2022. I likened myself to Lightning McQueen at the start of Cars. For years I had put off major improvements … Continue reading →

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