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Movies I Like Ep. 5: Jurassic Park

Hey, here’s a movie that I like…Jurassic Park is a 1993 adventure movie based on the Michael Crichton novel of the same name. The film brought dinosaurs to life like audiences had never seen before and spawned multi-decade blockbuster franchise. The original will forever hold a special place in my heart for the memories it…

July 25, 2026
Morning Coffee: Tremors

The original Tremors is a classic. Tremors 2 is not a classic, but it is memorable. I was unaware, however, that something else lurks beneath the surface.

July 24, 2026
Morning Coffee: Walks (But not the long kind)

I took a walk to clear my mind, and boy, did it. Every home I walked past got me wondering about the people who live there and how their lives took shape to bring them to the moment they are at right then. This led to trying to picture my place in a vast world…

July 23, 2026
Morning Coffee: Day Movies

What if you really want to see a movie in the theater, but your nights are full and your energy is absent? Let me introduce you to the “day movie”, or matinee, if you will. It solves one my biggest problems, but it’s not a perfect solution. Regardless, I’m a fan.

July 22, 2026
Morning Coffee: The Mug Problem

Mugs are the best souvenir. The desire for having a mug to mark the passage of time and our experiences is infinite. Our cabinet and counter space, however, is not.

July 21, 2026
Morning Coffee: Fickle Diets

Determining what to eat for a day’s meals is one of the more frustrating daily activities. It’s an activity exacerbated by kids who each have different tastes and stubborn attitudes. There is, however, hope for becoming a “one meal” family.

July 20, 2026
Morning Coffee: Forever Dr. Grant

I didn’t know Sam Neill, but that doesn’t mean he didn’t have a big role in my life. His passing warrants reflection on how Dr. Alan Grant etched himself into my conscience and left an impact on someone he never met.

July 17, 2026
Morning Coffee: When the Doorbell Rings

It’s 2026. We have the technology to make the act of answering the door obsolete. Yet, despite every fiber of my being protesting against it, I’ll still open the door and say, “Hello,”…only to have to say “no” to whatever sales pitch is undoubtedly headed my way.

July 16, 2026
Morning Coffee: This Show is a Struggle

There are so many shows to watch! Trying to keep up with the good ones requires careful selection and judicious budgeting of time. Despite that, I’m stuck trudging through the muck that is season 8 of Outlander.

July 15, 2026
Morning Coffee: My Gap in Space and Time

I have been under anesthesia before, but my most recent experience was more of a time-bending, mind-erasing trip than I’ve known. There is a black hole in the awareness of my day as I lost all touch with space and time.

July 14, 2026

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