There’s a certain kind of person who, when confronted with the fact that someone doesn’t like something they like, will recommend more of it. If someone says they don’t like Jimi Hendrix, the last...
Exit through the hops can
I Sometimes things aren’t what they seem. Other times they are. I’ll say more. Last weekend, I was at a party and wanted something to drink. Truthfully, I was happy with water, but I’m more than ...
All that for a bag of chips
When I was 12 or so, a younger man full of vim, vigor and vitamins. Well, probably not vitamins. 12 year olds are not generally known for their nutritional regimes, and in that respect (and perhaps...
Edmond Dantes will return (in avengers doomsday)
Last week, I watched the 2024 French Count of Monte Cristo. It feels a little weird to use the adjective “French” there, given the origin of the book. Hint: Dumas wasn’t no Englishman! I’ve read t...
The mummy of winter
My son is on winter break from school, but it’s a winter break that doesn’t line up with semester end. He’ll go back after two weeks off and be subjected to final exams over material that has been ...
December 25 roundup
I’ve been following Lili, the Royal Shakespeare Company’s ongoing effort to develop a video game. Lot of red flags in that first sentence, but it seems like they’re making good choices (e.g...
2025 Top 3 / Bottom 3
Movies Ignoring rewatches. More. 45. Stalker (1979) 44. Mr. And Mrs. Smith 43. Live and Let Die … 3. Le Samouraï (1967) 2. Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) 1. The Naked Gun (2025) TV I feel like I’m fo...
2025 Recap: Movies
Below is the list of movies I’ve seen this year, very roughly sorted by how much I enjoyed them (least favorite at the top, favorite at the bottom). Commentary included for select movies. Going fo...
Comics by air
I recently took a trip to Philadelphia1. Alaska runs a round trip that leaves Seattle at (roughly) 10am and 10pm, and leaves Philly at (roughly) 7am and 7pm. The time changes make it work. Mix in ...
November 2025 Roundup
Australia has so much solar that it’s giving everyone 3 hours a day, free. There are solutions all around for those with eyes to see. Nuclear, solar (nuclear but far away). We’ve got option...