More often lately, I’m finding that I need to shield myself from people’s social media posts in order to remain friends with them in real life.
A Little Too Much Substance
Just finished watching “The Substance,” and I have been cured of ever wanting to watch all Best Picture nominees.
Time For a Callback
ChatGPT is the 2025 version of Ask Jeeves.
Quote of the Day
People only mention it’s a free country if they’re doing something shitty. – Demetri Martin
Looking for a Bonus Prize
I’m almost done doing my taxes, and I think I’m going to end up owing $7. If this were the Price is Right, wouldn’t I get some sort of bonus prize for being closest to the actual price without going over?
Quote of the Day
The ability to have no opinions about things, to not need to insert yourself into everything that’s happening…is a feat of strength in our time which we must cultivate…to not let the craziness of our times make us crazy. – Ryan Holiday
No More Trailer Commercials
There have been some negative trends over the past few years, but all in all the worst has to be commercials for movie trailers. Spend a few bucks, buy a two minute spot and let us watch the trailer. I’ll go to one thing, the movie itself, or my computer to watch the trailer.
Quote of the Day
The reason it makes you upset is that you expect it to be otherwise. – Ryan Holiday
The True Inspiration for the New Dexter Series
We watched the first episode of Dexter: Original Sin last night. It’s a prequel to the original Dexter series, and we meet younger versions of a lot of the characters we knew from that show. And I can’t help but think it feels a little like watching Muppet Babies.
Quote of the Day
I learned to read carefully and not be satisfied with a rough understanding of the whole, and not to agree too quickly with those who have a lot to say about something. – Marcus Aurelius
