During an episode of ‘The X-Files’ in late 1999; Scully, the show’s skeptic, pointed out to Mulder, the show’s woo-woo advocate, that the new millennium would not begin with the ending of 1999, but that it would begin when the year 2000 came to an end. And Mulder’s reply to Scully’s correct observation? “No oneContinue reading “this decade ain’t over yet…”
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the first season of star trek: the next generation kinda…sucked
Yes, I’m aware this is well past the point of relevance, but it’s my blog. Lately, one of the local TV stations has been playing Star Trek: The Next Generation. I haven’t seen the show for several years, so I’m taking advantage of their airing it to enjoy them again. One thing that occurs toContinue reading “the first season of star trek: the next generation kinda…sucked”
quick observations
Here’s a couple quick ones… I’m sorry to say that I know who this man is, but it’s almost impossible to escape pop culture’s ever present grasp. So, I know Jon Gosselin. I’m not going to weigh in on any of the nonsense surrounding the “reality” celebrities. I just want to point out how muchContinue reading “quick observations”
the thing about EVP
In 1980 the film ‘The Changeling’ was released by MGM. It is a pretty effective ghost/haunted house/mystery movie starring the great George C. Scott. As the film openings we see Scott’s character, John Russell, suffer an incredible tragedy. The story then continues four months later as Russell gets back to living his life. He movesContinue reading “the thing about EVP”
the new electric company
How do I say this? How do I express my reaction to PBS’s new version of ‘The Electric Company’? How do I state it without sounding like a… bigot? Well, I’ll just say it. I hate it. Well, not all of it. There’s a 30 second bit with Jimmy Fallon singing the praises of theContinue reading “the new electric company”