Category: real life

  • Halloween and the Meaning of Life

    I love when autumn begins, then soon it’s Halloween. The trees are half-green, half-yellow, and half-orange, soon throwing off the shriveled leaves that give the crisp air that musty fall smell and the sidewalk that delightful crunchiness. The temperature is just right; like a cool summer night, but all day long. And Halloween – a…

  • Double Movie Review: Jacob’s Ladder versus House

    Since it’s Halloween time, I’m going through my collection and watching a bunch of horror movies that I’ve never seen before. I didn’t plan this, but the last two I watched – Jacob’s Ladder and House – have practically the same setup despite ending up in completely different places. Jacob’s Ladder Tim Robbins plays Jacob,…

  • Sold

    So yesterday, I sold that house I used to own. I went and cashed the shiny cheque from half the profit, then did what any self-respecting normal person does after happening upon some extra money…GROCERY SHOPPING!!! I splurged and treated myself, since money was no object, and because maybe materialism and gluttony could help stave…