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Hangin’ with Dr. Z!

Everyone has a specialty. A certain niche where they not only fit in perfectly, but they reach their pinnacle. That mountaintop where they can plant their flag and rule supreme. The role they were born to play. Dana Gould has been a respected and successful stand up comic for several decades. He’s also had hisContinue reading “Hangin’ with Dr. Z!”

Digital De-aging- It’s not for everyone

The second film in the Guardians of the Galaxy series, Vol. 2, was every bit as fun as the original. It even added a few extra touching moments to the proceedings. The soundtrack was awesome as usual. But maybe the most amazing thing about the film, was the open, seeing a spry, energetic, YOUNG KurtContinue reading “Digital De-aging- It’s not for everyone”

Superman and Lois are/is surprisingly good

I have a love/hate relationship with The CW. Part of the “house style” for their tv shows is teen angst, melodramatic soap opera nonsense and a LOT of heart to heart pep talks between characters. It can get really tiresome. The Greg Berlanti production group has peppered the network with multiple DC superhero shows. FromContinue reading “Superman and Lois are/is surprisingly good”

Oprah, Meghan, Harry and The Crown

Up until now, I’ve steered clear of the whole Harry and Meghan “thing”. I know they got married. And I remember hearing in passing a couple years ago that they wanted out of the Royal Family. I don’t blame them. For you see, in addition to the Royal drama and tragedy a few decades agoContinue reading “Oprah, Meghan, Harry and The Crown”

WandaVision Wrap-Up (spoilers)

I think we can safely categorize WandaVision as a thumbs up for Marvel, Disney, and Kevin Fiege. Another notch on the MCU gun belt, or bedpost or however one celebrates another quality product added to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. And make no mistake, the screen might have been smaller but this was basically a MarvelContinue reading “WandaVision Wrap-Up (spoilers)”

Final Covid Update!

Figured I’d utilize the blog for one final update. For those who wondered, I’m pretty much back to normal—whatever normal is for a 58 year old, overweight me. I’d say lung capacity is probably at 90 -95% and I can do stuff like the 45 lb kettle bell, weights, crunches, push ups, etc. So, I’mContinue reading “Final Covid Update!”

This is The End

This is number 366 of 366. A Leap Year, because 2020 was just so great, it *just* needed to be longer. Ironically, for ME, all things considered, 2020 was an improvement on 2019. Yeah. So….. In the past year: *I’ve given you my many thoughts, opinions and reviews on many things. *I’ve related true eventsContinue reading “This is The End”

The Purple Throbber- In Memoriam

They filed into the church slowly, quietly, reverently. Most didn’t notice the lovely architecture, the elegantly arching beams, the intricate stained glass, all hundreds of years old. No, the focus was on the far end of the center aisle that cut through the great space. Straight ahead, was the raised platform containing a podium toContinue reading “The Purple Throbber- In Memoriam”

The Mandalorian, Season Two (spoilers)

Jon Favreau has done a really admirable job bringing to life a corner of the Star Wars universe that’s pretty fresh and interesting. Season two continues Mando’s journey with his infant charge, who we now know is named Grogu. (Excellent name) They navigate through some set up adventures, at least one so-so filler adventure toContinue reading “The Mandalorian, Season Two (spoilers)”

CHEESE COUNT HUZZAH!!!!!!’

Months ago, I marveled at the collection of cheeses we just happened to have in our meat and cheese drawer in the fridge. I believe I one time counted 10 different cheeses residing in the chilled compartment. Kind of boggled my mind at the time. So I figured I’d take another look and see whereContinue reading “CHEESE COUNT HUZZAH!!!!!!’”