Friday, March 6, 2026
I do not change my vehicles’ clocks when Daylight Saving Time ends. It’s only four months that we’re off Daylight Saving Time, so why bother? Besides, I would probably need a doctorate from MIT just to figure out how to change the clock in my Silverado. Ann hates that I do this. I always know that... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, February 27, 2026
The Excitement of Turning 16
For many kids, turning 16 means getting a driver’s license and gaining the independence that comes with it. For me, that wasn’t a big deal. What was a big deal was finally being allowed to use a swimming pool’s hot tub in Maryland. State law said no one under 16 could use one. I remember being so... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, February 20, 2026
Goodfellas: Not for Me
Goodfellas is widely considered an all-time classic. I, however, do not like it. For me, the issue stems from the constant narration throughout the film. Narration can be effective in movies, but the key is that less is more. In Goodfellas, I felt the narration was overused. Instead of allowing the... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, February 13, 2026
I'm a Dreamer
I’m a vivid dreamer. My dreams feel so real that there are times when I wake up convinced whatever I dreamt actually happened. When I do remember my dreams, I remember them clearly. A few story ideas have even come from them. Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, February 6, 2026
Hollywood Confessions
Hollywood Confessions Chances are you’ve seen a movie or television show that portrays the Catholic sacrament of Confession. There are a couple of myths in those portrayals that I’d like to address. The Shocked Priest. A penitent confesses a sin that visibly shocks the priest. In reality, even the... Sign in to see full entry.