Category: Pop Culture

It’s a cruel summer, indeed

I was listening to my iPod, while walking in this extreme heat. I have this silly goal of 10,000 steps each day. Even in this heat. Sigh. I’m too committed. Anyway, there I am walking, listening to music when Bananarama’s song Cruel Summer comes on. I stopped mid-step […]

The monsters are coming

It seems like the world is on fire. A throbbing fiery red sky above us. Are we already in Armageddon? For some, the answer is yes. And, everywhere I turn there are monsters waiting to sharpen their teeth and sink a deep gash onto one. Too pessimistic? I’m […]

The monster among us

I’m a big fan of the television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I have not re-watched it in a while but there are lines and scenes seared within my brain. There are also take-home messages that fit many of life’s situations. One such message is that there are […]