So some alarmist study went and ranked states on their chances of surviving a zombie apocalypse and surprise, surprise, New York didn’t snag gold. The Empire State limped in at fifth, which apparently proves that even our legion of gritty, resilient New Yorkers wouldn’t stop the undead from […]
What is your favorite drink? As a kid, there were few things I loved more than Ovaltine. Yep, that malty, chocolatey goodness was my jam. I’d sip it like it was the elixir of the gods, convinced that it was fueling my brainpower and possibly even making me […]
Just when you thought 2024 couldn’t get any weirder, Costco has decided to spice things up by selling an “apocalypse bucket.” Yes, you read that right—a 25-year emergency dinner kit, perfect for those of us who like to plan ahead… way ahead. Is this a savvy business move […]
Here I am, tapping away at the keys, a tired conductor orchestrating the symphony of fatigue that echoes through the corridors of my mind. It’s a cacophony of sorys. It’s been 81 days of consecutive thoughts and words, a marathon of musings that now faces the challenge of […]
Create an emergency preparedness plan. A few years back, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released guidelines as to what to do in a zombie apocalypse. People laughed, giggled, and were generally bemused. What were to make of such guidelines? Did the CDC know something that […]
Describe your dream chocolate bar. I had planned to write yesterday about a weird loss in my life. However, I couldn’t quite motivate myself to do so. My lethargy and fatigue got the best of me. I’ve been beyond fatigued these days. With good reason. I’ve had stressors […]
I have never seen the film classic Mommie Dearest. I love movies and can talk film theory any day with anybody. But sometimes there are just times when a movie, no matter how many accolades, is not appetizing. Or rather, just holds no appeal. Sure, Faye Dunaway is […]
Those of you that have been paying attention have realized that I draw many of my metaphors, examples, and philosophies from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. It was my guilty pleasure for a number of years, and I’m fairly certain that its humor-tinged angst is the proper perspective on […]