List your top 5 grocery store items.
Milk – it’s probably the number one thing for us.
Pasta/Mac and Cheese – kids – it’s an easy dinner.
Oats – overnight oats are the best thing for breakfast.
Blueberries.
Lima Beans – my son eats these almost everyday.
Is your life today what you pictured a year ago?
I can’t say I ever think that far ahead.
Sure, I plan, I set goals, hopes, expectations, but do I look towards a fixed spot in time and anxiously await it.
I don’t.
I get up each day and set my feet in motion and try to live in the now.
What cities do you want to visit?
New York – would love to see a Broadway show.
Sydney Australia – just gives me a reason to visit that country.
Any city in Europe or any city in any tropical port of call, or just pick a city, anywhere in the world and send me there.
As you see, not many that I wouldn’t visit. I love to travel and any excuse to go is a good enough excuse for me.
Tell us one thing you hope people say about you.
That I am nice. That’s it. I always want to be a good nice guy who is always willing to help or lend an ear for a conversation with anyone I meet. In this world I feel like more people need to quit complaining, quit arguing, find common ground, and just be nice.
What are your favorite physical activities or exercises?
Biking and Hiking.
I love getting out into nature and the fresh air. Restores the soul.
Does napping count? Best way to recharge the human batteries.
What’s your favorite cartoon?
Scooby Do was the one that popped to mind. Been a fan of it for many years and it was always one I loved to watch as a kid.
Do you ever see wild animals?
Deer, birds, and squirrels. That’s what I see the most. We also have raccoons and possums that occasionally come up on the back deck. I’ve heard owls and coyotes but never seen them.
Do you have a favorite place you have visited? Where is it?
Key West. It lived up to the hype in my head. Warm. Beautiful. Sunny. Great way to spend a week in December. I managed to find a time that wasn’t too crowded and a quiet hotel. My wife and I walked all over that town. I would love to go back.
Share five things you’re good at.
Spoilers – proceed with caution.
Haiku:
Twin brothers return
Ready to start a business
Dreaming of success
2 more to come, stay tuned, allright, let me go ahead and dive into this movie, a movie that might be number 1 for me in 2025, if not, easily top 5.
First thing, score, the music in this movie is fire from start to finish. I loved the song, Rocky Road to Dublin when all the vampires were singing along and dancing. It’s one of my favorite moments and another favorite musical moment was when the song I Lied to You was playing and the camera wove it’s way through the dance floor showcasing how that music was piercing the veil of time. Wow! And the other musical moments were top notch too. Hard not to enjoy I picked poor robin clean, so, if you watch this movie for one thing. Watch it for the music. You will not be disappointed.
Now, haiku 2.
3 vampires arrive
Trying to start a new world
Filled with peace and love
Ryan Coogler, director, dude knows how to get the most out of a scene, knows how to keep the pace quick, and he knows how to capture each moment with the lens. He also did a great job keeping this story centered because there are a lot of moving parts. Easy to get lost but he kept it on the right path and Ryan also wore a Producers hat and Writer’s hat too. Lots on his shoulders and he handled it effortlessly.
Now, the third haiku
Bloody fight ensues
Two guys survive until dawn
Vampires burn alive
Next up, acting, without this cast you wouldn’t have been able to make a movie like this work. You just wouldn’t. Miles Caton and Jack O’Connell, highlight for acting, highlight for singing. Michael B. Jordan playing three characters, twins, and a vampire. I can’t give him enough credit for what he did – very convincing. Hailee Steinfeld was great as a human or vampire. The rest of the cast was flawless too. Delroy Lindo, should give him a nod, I had no idea he had an English accent, and to see Buddy Guy at the end. I liked that too.
And last thing to mention, the vampires, one of my favorite subgenres in horror. They looked great with those glowing eyes and calm demeanours, talking about peace and love, and one big happy family, free of race and gender. Also, liked seeing the old vampire tropes show up with garlic, sunlight, and wooden stakes to the heart being their downfall. I could keep going but I think that’s it. What are your thoughts about Sinners? Is it worth the hype or not? Let me know in the comments. Also, giving a nod to the Dead Meat Podcast. They did an amazing job deep diving this one. That’s where I learned about Delroy Lindo having an accent. I really liked how they discussed not only the movie but the history surrounding it. I encourage you to check it out.
Take care and have a good one.
YouTube Horror Channel: Disembodied Screams
4 bright yellow eyes
Watching behind the clear glass
Hunting with their mind
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Are you more of a night or morning person?
Morning – another easy one to answer.
Currently laying in bed – wide awake at 4:30 AM – writing this.
What are your feelings about eating meat?
If you enjoy meat then great. I am not going to police your eating habits. I have enjoyed my fair share but as of late I am leaning more towards being a vegetarian. Still not there – chicken and fish are still in my diet – but less and less chicken as I get older.
A Poetry Journey 
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