Category: Opinions/Editorials
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Netflix’s Jupiter’s Legacy – A Few Thoughts
If you take a look at Rotten Tomatoes, you’ll see that critics have quite a different take on Jupiter’s Legacy than does the audience. I’m here to tell you, in this case, the critics have it wrong. I’ll admit, Netflix almost lost me on the first episode of Jupiter’s Legacy. It seemed a little too…
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Derry Girls – A Few Thoughts
A friend once recommended that I give Netflix’s Derry Girls a try and, frankly, it didn’t do much for me. I watched the first episode and didn’t get it. However, we then saw several of the stars appear on The Great British Baking Show, and they were hilarious. I decided to try the show again…
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Super Mario Odyssey – A Few Thoughts
You may remember that I had a great time playing Link’s Awakening. I had such a positive experience with that game, in fact, that I then searched the best overall games for the Nintendo Switch. Some of the games struck me as a little too juvenile, while others seemed a little too … intense. But…
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Receiving the Second Covid-19 Vaccine Dose: My Experience
You may remember that I wrote about my experience receiving the first Covid-19 vaccine dose. Yesterday, I received the second dose. I’d like to chronicle the event for those who are interested. Due to no fault of their own, the McLean County Health Department had to twice cancel my appointment because of weather. Of course,…
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The Legend Of Zelda: Link’s Awakening – A Few Thoughts
I should begin by noting that I am not even close to being a serious gamer. In fact, the last time I consistently sat and played video games was circa 1989. However, my children have a Nintendo Switch, and, as time passed, I couldn’t help but notice a game for sale called The Legend Of…
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Broadchurch – A Few Thoughts
My in-laws recommended that my wife and I watch Broadchurch–we’re glad they did! Originally a British mystery series, Broadchurch is a fictional seaside town where two detectives, Hardy and Miller, must solve three brutal mysteries over the course of three seasons. David Tennant plays Hardy, a troubled detective who has moved to Broadchurch out of…
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On Receiving My First Dose Of the Covid-19 Vaccine
Today I received my first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington, IL. I’m happy to report that it was a very smooth, easy experience. I’ll detail the entire process for you. Quite honestly, the most difficult aspect of the situation occurred during the sign up. McLean County Health Department opened…
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WandaVision – My First Impression
The long wait is over and the MCU streaming shows have finally arrived at Disney Plus! First up? WandaVision. Personally, the wait was well worth it. I don’t know what I expected from WandaVision, but it certainly exceeded whatever I had in mind. I’d like to initially say that the show is most delightful because…
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Lovecraft Country – A Few Thoughts
Lovecraft Country started out as a brilliant genre mashup of horror, sci-fi, fantasy, history, and social commentary. The first episode thoroughly impressed me because it mixed fantasy horror with real life horror quite effectively. The second episode seemed to be a strange break from the first, and each subsequent episode always felt a little disjointed…
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The Third Day – A Few Thoughts
I wanted to like The Third Day–I really did. I stuck it out. All six hours. Kept hoping it would get better. It didn’t. The Third Day had so much going for it. Beautifully shot. Excellent locations. Charismatic acting. An interesting concept. It’s just … it didn’t make any sense to me at all. The…
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