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Twenty years of reading, watching, writing, and asking questions. Explore my latest essays, book and movie reviews, and dispatches from the world of The Chronicles of Purgatory Station.
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Memes Me Makey #11
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A Haunting In Venice – A Movie Review
As you may recall, I loved Kenneth Branagh’s first Agatha Christie adaptation, Murder On the Orient Express. Death On the Nile, however … not…
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MCU: The Reign Of Marvel Studies by Robinson, Gonzales, & Edwards – A Book Review
To be honest, I wasn’t sure I wanted to read this book. Since I’ve been with Marvel movies since the start, I figured I…
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Arch-Conspirator by Veronica Roth – A Book Review
You’ll recognize the name “Veronica Roth” from the Divergent YA series and the movies based upon them. Arch-Conspirator, a book aimed at adults, proved…
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Netflix’s The Fall Of the House Of Usher – A Few Thoughts
I am an unabashed fan of Mike Flanagan, who brought us such shows as The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass, and The Haunting…
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Rapid Iteration: The Key to Developing Effective Learning Solutions Quickly and Efficiently
Rapid Iteration: The Key to Developing Effective Learning Solutions Quickly and Efficiently In today’s rapidly changing world, instructional designers need to be able to…
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Haunted Mansion (2023) – A Movie Review
Disney’s 2023 movie Haunted Mansion is a delightful and spooky adventure with appeal for fans of all ages. The film boasts a stellar cast,…
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Banning Books vs. Challenging Books

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