Stories of Suspense with a Sense of Humor
Last week, we saw a movie (Hey, Viktor!) at the local film festival and it’s a hoot. It’s about a child actor who has hit rock bottom in adulthood, acting in porn, alcoholic, and about to lose his family. It’s a dark comedy and the strong sense of humor lightens the mood. They made the … Read more
This past week, I bought myself an Atari “Gamestation Pro.” It has all the old Atari 2600 games, including classics from the arcades, such as Asteroids. It’s a lot of fun and was pretty close to a no-brainer for me, as I bought an open-box at a steep discount. When they first came out a … Read more
When I first decided to become a writer, at the age of 17, I suffered from Dunning-Kruger Effect about writing. If you’re not familiar, Dunning-Kruger means your ignorant about, or bad at, something, but you think you’re excellent at it. It’s a cognitive bias that twists your self-assessment about a thing. I was ignorant about … Read more
This past weekend, the Detroit Lions lost a tough game in the playoffs. It was more like a collapse, as they had momentum and swagger all through the first half. It was their game to win. After decades without a playoff victory, this seemed their year. I joined with the community to hope that they … Read more
The holidays are upon us and whether you celebrate or not, you have to deal with it here in America. I suppose you can find a quite village away from the cities and be selective about what you watch on television, but you’re only hurting the U.S. economy. My first Christmas as an adult, after … Read more