I want to wish everyone a Happy Indigenous Peoples Day. Yes, yes, I know that the current Presidential administration wants us to celebrate Columbus Day, but the irony of it all is lost on so many people. It wasn’t until 1934 where the Knights of Columbus and Italian civic leaders wanted a holiday as peopleContinue reading “Happy Indigenous Peoples Day”
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Sweet Gesture At Jelly Roll Concert Doesn’t Go Sour On Fans
I’m not a fan of Jelly Roll, but a lot of people are. When he played on July 23 in Minot, N.D. it was to a sell-out crowd of 18,000 at the State Fair reportedly. One of them in attendance was a young man disabled and has to use a motorized cart. Sometimes, it’s hardContinue reading “Sweet Gesture At Jelly Roll Concert Doesn’t Go Sour On Fans”
The Georgia Aquarium Somewhat Fishy
Ever since I saw The Georgia Aquarium showcased in the movie The Change-Up, I thought it must’ve been something extraordinary with that big whale shark. A TV show Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin often featured footage of the Aquarium on every episode for five seasons. It looked like something grandiose. Well, looks can be deceiving.Continue reading “The Georgia Aquarium Somewhat Fishy”
Hands Across America Came And Went Into The Ether On This Day
There’s probably a reason a lot of people had forgotten about Hands Across America until filmmaker Jordan Peele used it as a plot point in his 2019 horror movie US. You, see, Hands Across America was one of many greatest promotion and fund-raising blunders of the latter quarter of the 20th Century. Burger King hadContinue reading “Hands Across America Came And Went Into The Ether On This Day”
Don’t Be That Guy!
Even if the driver of this huge truck didn’t have a political sticker for the current administration, I could’ve guessed that he was a supporter. That’s my red Ford Escape I have parked in the handicapped spot. I finally got my handicapped placard less than two weeks ago. My ex had one for many yearsContinue reading “Don’t Be That Guy!”
Please Remember Those Who Died Near Mount St. Helens On This Day
“Vancouver! Vancouver! This is it!” Those were the last words spoken by David A. Johnston, an American volcanologist with the U.S. Geological Society when Mount St. Helens erupted at approximately 8:32 a.m. PDT. Johnston was manning an observation post about six miles away when he died as a lateral blast swept the post and JohnstonContinue reading “Please Remember Those Who Died Near Mount St. Helens On This Day”
‘Final Destination’ Hits Silver Anniversary 25 Years Later
The basic concept behind Final Destination is so fascinating because like all good horror movies, it touches on fears a lot of people have such as fear of flying and fear of our own immortality. There’s always concerns about the dangers of air travel. Timing is everything and this movie just happened to be releasedContinue reading “‘Final Destination’ Hits Silver Anniversary 25 Years Later”
Remember The Removal Celebrates 40th Annual Bicycle Ride
On Friday, June 22, many people gathered in the Oklahoma town of Tahlequah, the capital of the Cherokee Nation, to cheer on the 19 bicycle riders who made the journey from northern Georgia to northeaster Oklahoma riding about 950 miles along the way. This annual event was special this year as it was the 40thContinue reading “Remember The Removal Celebrates 40th Annual Bicycle Ride”
‘Lake Placid’ Takes The Plunge
Lake Placid is one of those horror movies where once you’re introduced to the main cast, you can tell that there is no threat to any of them. Normally, that would take some of the thrills out of the plot. But the movie remains one of my guilty pleasures of a creature feature/when nature attacksContinue reading “‘Lake Placid’ Takes The Plunge”
‘The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty’ Is A Wonderful Storytelling Achievement
Every now and again, a movie is released that isn’t favored by many critics and doesn’t do well at the box office but finds its audience, respect and admiration later. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty opened on Christmas Day in 2013 to polarizing reviews. Produced on a huge budget of $90 million, it madeContinue reading “‘The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty’ Is A Wonderful Storytelling Achievement”
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