Daniel and I have been friends for over 10 years. We met in high school, and even though I froze him out at first, I began to learn what a funny, thoughtful person he is. We managed to become best friends in our 20’s, despite the fact that I was in college and living in a […]
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Why the Mariners Need Edgar Martinez to Be Their Next Great Hitting Coach
On Saturday, the Seattle Mariners named Edgar Martinez their new hitting coach. Martinez, arguably the greatest player in Mariners history and a potential future selection to the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame, was hired to improve an offense that ranks last or near the bottom in all major offensive categories. This hiring is practically […]
Making the Most of Summer Reading for a Relaxing Wind Down
The sun is shining. The sky is blue. Perhaps there’s even a light breeze. Maybe you’re at the park. Or sitting on a blanket at the beach. Maybe you’re just relaxing on your balcony. Wherever you are, summer is right around the corner, and with that comes one of the best summer activities – reading.
After The Fact: Why Marvel Needs The Post-Credits Scene
Warning: this article contains spoilers for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As mentioned in my Avengers: Age of Ultron review, one of the most disappointing things about the movie was the lack of a post-credits scene. Those scenes have become somewhat of a signature for Marvel with fans eagerly sitting through the credits waiting for one last tidbit […]
Starting From Scratch: Getting Back Into the Swing of Cooking and Baking
For most people, cooking and baking are things they either enjoy doing or not. For those who enjoy it, it comes naturally and they don’t worry about scheduling time for it or wondering if they’ll be able to or not. Up until recently, however, I was not one of those people. I’ve always loved cooking and […]
Movie Review: Is ‘Ultron’ One for the Ages?
Warning: this review contains spoilers. In the three years since The Avengers first hit theaters, there have been four Marvel movies, one TV show, one TV miniseries, one Netflix series, numerous casting announcements, and an entirely new phase announced. Yet somehow, nothing seemed to generate more excitement and anticipation than Avengers: Age of Ultron. Fans […]
The 5 Scariest Treehouse of Horror Episodes of The Simpsons
The Simpsons has pretty much gone hand in hand with Halloween ever since they aired the first Treehouse of Horror during their second season. Since then, every season has seen Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie transplanted into everything from famous horror movies to the presidential election. Though the Treehouse of Horror episodes have gotten […]
It May Not Be Cooperstown But Dan Wilson Deserves This Hall Of Fame
On the outside, Dan Wilson’s career statistics do not appear Hall of Fame worthy. A batting average of .262. A total of 88 home runs and 519 runs batted in. Though his .995 career fielding percentage and many of his other fielding statistics are some of the best all-time for a catcher, it would take […]
Even After 40 Years, The Good Times Never Seemed So Good With Neil Diamond
Last Monday, July 23, I attended my very first Neil Diamond concert when he played to a practically sold out crowd at the Key Arena in Seattle. Now, I realize that at age 24 I was born well after the height of Neil’s popularity, but his music has been a fixture in my life since […]
Wes Anderson Shows Off His Sweet Side with ‘Moonrise Kingdom’
Moonrise Kingdom, Wes Anderson’s first film since his 2009 stop motion animated adaptation of Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr. Fox, has been getting glowing reviews since it debuted on May 16 at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. Anderson co-wrote the film with Roman Coppola, who also co-wrote 2007’s The Darjeeling Limited, and fans have been eagerly […]
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