Category: Opinions/Editorials
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From the Beardstown High School Class of 1995
My hometown of Beardstown has a tradition of holding a class reunion each summer at the high school. We operate on five year increments, so this year welcomed the class of 1985, 1990, 1995, etc. The alumni association holds a wonderful banquet at the school, and each graduating class submits a few words to be…
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Chewie … We’re All Home
If you somehow missed it last week … In my mind, any concerns about Star Wars: The Force Awakens are now officially put to rest. I shamelessly hereby abandon all cynicism and firmly place my fan boy hat atop my head. The above trailer hit all the right chords with me. This looks like Star…
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My First Thoughts Concerning the Batman v. Superman Trailer
First of all, if you haven’t yet seen it … This was a very good couple of days for me, and the premature arrival of this trailer played no small role in that fact! I am very excited for this film and all it portends, but that doesn’t mean I can’t remain objective about it.…
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About Arrested Development Season 4
My wife and I loved Arrested Development when it aired on Fox. Sure, it took some getting used to, but we came to adore its weird, quirky stories with such flawed, lovably dysfunctional characters. From week to week, I’d have a new favorite Bluth, which says a lot about the show’s magic. When we heard…
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Strong Girls Photography Exhibit by Monica Estabrook
If you live in the Bloomington-Normal area, I urge you to attend Monica Estabrook’s Strong Girls photography exhibit. The event will be held at Heartland Community College in Normal, IL. According to their website, “Estabrook describes Strong Girls as a series that confronts gender biases through black and white photography. The photos portray Estabrook’s former art…
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Do You Like Jewelry? Check Out Steampunk Mamas!
Jewelry is not something I ordinarily write about, but my aunt and cousin have created a brand of jewelry all their own, and I implore you to check them out! They call their brand Steampunk Mamas and it is obviously meant to appeal to the steampunk fan. If you’re unfamiliar, steampunk is a genre largely…
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Concerning Star Wars: Rebels
Before I begin, it should be noted I’m thirty-eight years old – born in 1977. I grew up watching the original Star Wars movies. I clearly remember seeing Return Of the Jedi in the movie theater. My older brother, best friend, and I loved the action figures, vehicles, and sets. I had lunch boxes, masks,…
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Regarding NBC’s Constantine
I should say from the start that I am not a John Constantine die hard fan. In fact, until Justice League Dark, I really wasn’t terribly familiar with the character. I knew of him, but that was really about it. When I heard NBC planned to air a show using the character, I got excited.…
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The 12th DAUSTER
I love Doctor Who, though I’m a relatively recent convert. I think I became a fan about two years ago. I’m very much enjoying Peter Capaldi’s take since taking over the role of The Doctor. It was around 2004 that I discovered one of my favorite authors, Paul Auster, and I’ve read nearly every one of…
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The Flash’s Second Wind
Earlier this month, I bemoaned the fact that I thought The Flash television show began to stale. I said that the episodes were beginning to feel too formulaic and did not provide enough depth to the main character, Barry Allen. Other than Eddie Thawne and Dr. Harrison Wells, I didn’t find any of The Flash’s…
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