Ice Strawz
When I was working, we had a soda dispenser in our office. I would put the soda in a reusable aluminum cup with a straw I never used. Straws are for children and adults who want…
How I Pay for My Media in 2023
I was raised always having a television. I even had a TV in my room. The TV was always on, and I listened to music while in the car. Because of my media hunger, I struggled…
Current State of My Sport Teams
Red Bull When I became a Red Bull fan, I knew I supported a successful team and a future World Champion, but I did not expect 2023. Before the season started, I bet at even money…
Oppenheimer in 70mm IMAX
In a previous post, I described how seeing Oppenheimer in 70mm IMAX would be a must-experience event. I took my 14-year-old and can confirm that for 60-year-old white people, it's a packed party.Only 19 theaters are…
What is “Woke”?
I recently visited Busch Stadium to see a Cubs vs. Cardinals game with my 11-year-old. Even though my team lost, I had a wonderful time. But, I noticed how many people were drinking Budweiser Select. Although…
Gathering Magic
Magic: The Gathering is a trading card game (TCG) released in 1993. I was 11. I was obsessing over collecting now worthless baseball cards. Instead, I could have been collecting precious Magic cards. My Dad talked…
A-List Early Reactions
I previously calculated that it was a no-brainer to get the AMC A-List if you saw two movies a month. I became an A-List Member on April 16th. Here are the results of my first 16…
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023)
I saw Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem in a 127-person AMC Theater on Saturday, July 29th, at 2:00 CT. I went with my 11-year-old. Trailers Seen Trolls: Band Back Together (November 17) PAW Patrol: The…
Haunted Mansion (2023)
I saw Haunted Mansion in a 141-person Dolby Cinema at AMC Theater on Friday, July 28th, at 12:40 CT with my 11-year-old. Trailers Seen The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (November 17) Gran…
Coding Life
Yesterday my youngest child said something that brings tears to your eyes. "I would like to learn to make video games." I said these exact words to my father. He had no idea what to do…