How a man, his dog, and beef jerky nearly killed Stephen King and other weird endings. — On June 19, 1999, Stephen King went for a walk near his house, the same walk he took every day. As Stephen climbed a hill, walking along the shoulder of the road, a van came racing down the same hill. The driver of the van, apparently distracted, was also driving…

Buccal fat removal surgery is a concerning trend — Fans of the tv show Glee may remember the character Rachel Berry who was a spunky, nerdy, musical fanatic with adorable round cheeks and a fantastic singing voice. Lea Michele, the actress who played the fictional character of Rachel on Glee, is also known for her starring roles in Broadway…

How one lousy casting decision can bring down an entire movie. — The musical Les Misérables is one of my favorite musicals of all time. The music is beautifully done, the characters are likable despite their faults, and there is a revolutionary movement doomed to fail, leading to the destruction of young lives. I was ecstatic when I heard they were turning…

The terrifying bump in the night has a logical explanation — Last night I awoke to a loud crash. My husband and I had just fallen asleep when it happened. If we had been in a deeper sleep, we might have slept through the noise or awoke only enough to convince ourselves it was nothing. We shot awake, and I yelled…

The Last of Us premieres on HBO on January 15, 2023 — I am looking forward to watching HBO’s upcoming tv show, The Last of Us. For those who haven’t heard about it, let me tell you what it is, why I am looking forward to it, and how it will be much better than The Walking Dead. The Last of Us…

Monday has been a busy day — The week started with a revolution. I had tickets to see Les Misérables on tour, which was amazing. One of the best performances I have ever seen in a musical, and I have already signed up to be alerted when it comes back to town. While seeing a musical in…

The terrifying bump in the night has a logical explanation. — Last night I awoke to a loud crash. My husband and I had just fallen asleep when it happened. If we had been in a deeper sleep, we might have slept through the noise or awoke only enough to convince ourselves it was nothing. We shot awake, and I yelled…

Should the film industry have an obligation to the children it exploits? — As a child of the 1980s, I watched the Never-Ending Story II many times. To this day, watching the Never-Ending Story II makes me sad because I know the little boy played by Jonathan Brandis isn’t going to make it. Sure, his character survives in the movie, but the actor…

The year is off to a great start. — The first week of January and of the new year came and went. So how did I do? What happened this week? Am I on track for my goals? Who cares. I had a great week. I went to work, had easy workdays, and got paid. I taught a great…