A new year means a new chapter. I hope 2023 is an incredible part of your story. May it be filled with adventures and good fortune. | Continue reading
With the New Year almost here, I’m working on my budget for the coming months and beyond. Puzzling out how to rob Peter to pay Paul is always an interesting exercise in financial gymnastics. I know I’ve mentioned this before but trust me when I say that I have definite plans alre … | Continue reading
Christmas is almost here. Bah humbug. My kids are grown and I find that the holiday just isn’t the same as when they were little. Back then, I would deck out the tree, decorate the entire house, and enjoy the sounds of laughter and excitement as the jolly old fat man’s arrival gr … | Continue reading
Everyone has their own unique take on art. Author E.A. Bucchianeri wrote, “Art is in the eye of the beholder, and everyone will have their own interpretation.” But where is graffiti’s place in the art world? Graffiti has its origins in 1970s New York, when young people began to … | Continue reading
Every generation has its own slang terms that generally confuse the older generations that came before them. For instance, kids today are saying things like “bussin” when something is really good. Usually, it’s in reference to food, or so I’m told, but it could be anything. Or pe … | Continue reading
I don’t think I’ve mentioned this, but, back in July, I had a health scare that put me in the hospital. The doctors assured me that the issue was resolved and life could continue with nary a worry on the horizon. Well, as so often happens, they were wrong. My recent radio silenc … | Continue reading
If you’re thinking this is some sort of DIY article on how to enjoy the holidays, you should read the title again. “Pre-Approved Traditions?” What does that even mean? Well, it’s my takeaway from reading this article from Martha Stewart’s magazine and frankly, it’s a little pathe … | Continue reading
It’s that time of year again, folks! Time for me to share my favorite movie scene, one that embodies the Thanksgiving Day spirit… or at least the spirit that dwells in my house. So while I wish you all a truly blessed and happy Thanksgiving, without further adieu, may I introduc … | Continue reading
Solar energy? Pffft. I could run all the tech in my house for the next 20 years on this past week at work alone. . | Continue reading
This is weird, right? I can’t imagine that this is a good thing. I mean, are sushi chefs everywhere counting Flamin’ Hot Cheetos as their number one go-to ingredient for the absolute best, most delicious sushi? Now, I don’t eat sushi… but I’m guessing this dish wouldn’t be found … | Continue reading
Anyone who knows me is aware that I am an introvert. I make no bones about it. Don’t get me wrong, I still do what I have to do when I have to do it, but generally speaking, I value my private time and my personal space. So naturally, when I have to fly, these […] | Continue reading
Ah, it’s almost Halloween. One of the best times of the year. Well, it’s one of my favorites at least, but I can’t help but feel that the overall experience has been a little lackluster for the better part of the past decade or so. Now, I’m generally not one to wistfully yearn fo … | Continue reading
I really don’t think there is a generation alive that hasn’t grown up with Disney in some way, shape or form. If I remember correctly, one of the first Disney cartoons to ever come out was back in the 20s and starred Oswald the rabbit instead of Mickey Mouse. Then in the 30s, a l … | Continue reading
Has this ever happened to you? It’s a nice, crisp, fall weekend evening after a long, hard week of work and you’re ready to cuddle up with some cider, a blanket, and a spooky movie – as one does this time of year – when all of a sudden, boom! All hell is unleashed on […] | Continue reading
You ever just driving down the road going some place you’ve never been before and you have to turn down the radio so you can see better? No? Just me then. . | Continue reading
I know I’ve been a bit quieter than usual here lately. No excuses really, just life getting in the way. But I figure you’ve had enough downtime from my tirades, so I’m determined to get back into the game on a more regular basis. Lucky you. Today felt like kind of a rant-y day, s … | Continue reading
When you ask someone what they do for fun, what are some of the typical answers you receive? If someone were to ask me that very question, I’d say that I enjoy reading books, watching movies, kicking back with some wine, and maybe even taking a nice little quiet vacation to a sec … | Continue reading
Since 2022 is about 75% over, I figured it was time to start making progress on my New Years’ resolutions! My first one was to cut down on my alcohol intake, but have you seen what’s happening in the world on any given day? Yikes! Yeah, that one got thrown to the wayside almost i … | Continue reading
I have found my peeps. My crew. My squad. My inner circle. | Continue reading
I hate to say I told you so, but, well, you know… I told you so. I don’t have a photo to back up my story, but I swear to you, it’s true. My local store has Christmas trees for sale. The fake variety. I mean, it’s not like they have real pine trees standing […] | Continue reading
In the waning days of August, as summer inched closer to its end yet still had plenty of bite to put sweat on the forehead at the height of the afternoon, I was in a local store to grab a few items and, lo and behold, I saw Halloween decorations staring back at me. Really!? In Au … | Continue reading
Today is Labor Day here in the U.S. I must confess that Labor Day is one of those holidays that has always confused me, mainly for its contradictory nature. I mean on Mother’s Day, we celebrate mothers and gift them with the present of doing nothing all day (not that many mother … | Continue reading
This coming Monday is Labor Day here in the U.S., so you know what that means. Yep. A three day weekend! Although, seriously, every weekend should be a three day weekend. One day to just recover from the work week. One day to do chores. And one day to relax and have fun. But hey, … | Continue reading
You know, during the work week, I am tired as anything, but as Sunday evening rolls around and the dreaded Monday is on the horizon, I am wide awake. Go figure. It’s to the point of “okay, if I can just fall asleep now, that’s five hours, and I’m good with five hours, right? Righ … | Continue reading
I consider myself a fan of the Predator franchise, even though the Predator and Alien smash up wasn’t exactly my cup of tea. I’m not saying the concept isn’t fantastic. No doubt sci-fi horror fans around the world were thrilled to see a Predator finally square up with a xenomorp … | Continue reading