I just got back from seeing Ballerina, the newest film in the John Wick universe, and let me just say it was everything you want from a John Wick movie. The premise of these films (and the world they inhabit) is absolutely ridiculous. But they’re just… so… much… fun to watch. Ballerina lives up to …
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The Final Reckoning: The Mission After the Mountain
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is in theaters now, and since I’ve been a lifelong fan of the franchise, I decided to check it out. I grew up watching the original TV show, and I remember seeing the first Tom Cruise installment back in 1996. Hard to believe it’s been almost thirty years. What’s …
The Unbearable Boredom of Sobriety
Hello, my name is Jamie, and I’m an alcoholic. Well… I say that with some hesitation. When most people hear the word “alcoholic,” they picture the movie stereotype—the angry guy who beats his wife and drinks until he burns his life to the ground. That’s not me. I’m not the guy who takes one drink …
Learning to Trust the Process: What I Learned From My Years-long Struggle With Back Pain
Back in my teaching days, I used to do an interesting warm-up when we reached the topic of compound interest. I’d start class with a question that I’ll now pose to you: Would you rather have a million dollars right now or a penny that doubles every day for 30 days? At first glance, it …
You Are Here (And That’s a Great Place to Be)
Part of my weekend routine involves going to the market to get groceries for the week. I’ve played around with different days and times to avoid the crowds, and I’ve ultimately found that going early in the morning is usually the best way to steer clear of the chaos. I usually go on Saturdays because …