Why yes, likely every one of my posts WILL mention a movie or television show.  I’ve come to the realization that it’s because of films and shows that I am able to even get close to living the life I want to live.  And, that is a very big reason (among many) of why I love movies and television so much. There isn’t nearly enough time in any life to actually tackle everything I want to do or be everyone I want to be.  Even if we take out all the entertainment jobs from my list, we…

“Hey you! Yeah you, driving in front of me.  I’m going to show you a neat trick.  See those hands of yours on the steering wheel?  Do me a favor.  Take your left hand off the wheel.  No, it’s okay, you got this.  Steer with your right hand, for just a second.  See?  All good.  Now, back to the left hand.  Here’s what I want you to do.  I promise, it’s worth it.  Extend your left arm past the steering wheel, almost so your wrist is next to the wheel.   Got it?  Now, feel around with…

Anyone who has ever shared a hotel room with me can confirm that I will fall asleep in an instant if the room is filled with the blue flickering glow of the television and the low talking narration from Peter Thomas of “Forensic Files.”  It could have been the most gruesome multiple murder scene ever, but Peter was always able to put a calming tone on the matter at hand and lull me into dreamland every time.  It is a bit distressing that I probably have seen (or heard) 90% of the 408 “Forensic Files” episodes.  And, now that Peter…

Have you ever walked by a fortune teller machine and asked yourself (silently, of course), “what if?”  And, if you are fortunate enough to find one of those machines that feature Zoltar – Whoa! If it worked for Tom Hanks…maybe, just maybe. That might not be totally superstitious, but isn’t it the same premise as picking up a penny from the ground in the hopes that luck will find its way to you?  Or, lightly blowing an eyelash off your finger with a wish?  Or, tossing a coin into the fountain to bring yourself some extra good fortune? I…

I gave a speech in college that was supposed to be about what made me, me.  It reminds me a lot of this website.  A mishmash of the thoughts I have, the things I appreciate, the people I love, the moments that I treasure, the facts that I question and even the nonsensical items that are important to only me.  If I remember that speech correctly, I compared myself to a Trivial Pursuit game.  Lots and lots of pieces of information from all different segments of life that alone may or may not be meaningful to someone out in the…