- Why I Think the DCEU Failed.My wife and I watched Guardians of the Galaxy 3 recently (so good!!), and it got me thinking about James … Continue reading Why I Think the DCEU Failed.
- Overthinking It: Tormund & BrienneMy wife and I recently finished a Game of Thrones marathon, and I would like to talk about something I … Continue reading Overthinking It: Tormund & Brienne
- Hawkeye is the Best Avenger.Hawkeye seems to get a ton of hate on social media, but he has always been my favourite Avenger. To … Continue reading Hawkeye is the Best Avenger.
- Advice from a Dream.Not too long ago my wife an I were on vacation, and I had a dream involving advice on life. … Continue reading Advice from a Dream.
- Overthinking It: The Bravest Person in the MCU.I saw a post on social media the other day, that was asking who the bravest non-hero in the MCU … Continue reading Overthinking It: The Bravest Person in the MCU.
- Why I Post Less on Social Media.I am on several different social media platforms. I used to post all the time, but the amount I post … Continue reading Why I Post Less on Social Media.
- You Gotta Suck First!Not too long ago my wife and I went on vacation to an incredible wellness resort in the Dominican Republic. … Continue reading You Gotta Suck First!
- Being Responsible Does NOT Suck!I have a joke I have been making for years. A saying I’m sure everyone can relate to: “Being responsible … Continue reading Being Responsible Does NOT Suck!
- “Death Will be a Relief.”A couple years ago I had a bout of insomnia. I finally got up at some ridiculous hour and turned … Continue reading “Death Will be a Relief.”
- Overthinking It: Where did Captain America Learn to Fight?I was on the treadmill the other day, on my second km of a 5k run, when something terrible happened: … Continue reading Overthinking It: Where did Captain America Learn to Fight?
- How to Enjoy Bad Movies.My 3 regular readers (if they’re paying attention) know that I love movies. A large portion of posts on my … Continue reading How to Enjoy Bad Movies.
- Get Back to Work!So… no blog post last week. It’s kinda interesting how much I feel like I need to explain why I … Continue reading Get Back to Work!
- The Golden Age of Streaming is Over.It seems to me that the Golden Age of Streaming is over. My wife and I subscribe to several services … Continue reading The Golden Age of Streaming is Over.
- Easier vs Better.In today’s capitalist and advertising environment, products and “life hacks” designed to make our lives easier have become a major … Continue reading Easier vs Better.
- The Power of Self TalkDeep inside me there is a core of self doubt, uncertainty, and general lack of self confidence. It is something … Continue reading The Power of Self Talk
- Overthinking It: Starlord Punching ThanosI’ve never really liked the scene in Avengers: Infinity War where Peter Quill (aka: Starlord) punches Thanos and wakes him … Continue reading Overthinking It: Starlord Punching Thanos
- Growing Old is Good!I’m sure all three of my regular readers have noticed that other than my New Year post, I haven’t written … Continue reading Growing Old is Good!
- Obligatory New Year PostIt’s that time of year again, where everyone starts making resolutions and plans for the upcoming year. I read somewhere … Continue reading Obligatory New Year Post
- Stress & Mental StaminaThings in life go wrong all the time, it is inevitable. Failure and disappointment in life is guaranteed. Pain and … Continue reading Stress & Mental Stamina
- 2022: My Big Year!My 5 regular readers will know that 2022 was the year of my 50th birthday, and that I had my … Continue reading 2022: My Big Year!
- Critical Thinking & Dunning-KrugerOR “Stupid People Aren’t Smart Enough to Know They’re Stupid” Recently, in my home town, there was an event that … Continue reading Critical Thinking & Dunning-Kruger
- Fear: A Superpower?My last post was about fear being a bad thing, and there are many situations where that is absolutely true; … Continue reading Fear: A Superpower?
- Fear: Messenger or Mind Killer?“Fear is the messenger, not the message.” I read this in a book many years ago, and I try very … Continue reading Fear: Messenger or Mind Killer?
- Overthinking It: Doctor Who – Amy & RoryMy wife and I are Doctor Who fans. It’s entirely “New Who” though I do remember watching a handful of … Continue reading Overthinking It: Doctor Who – Amy & Rory
- Oh Look!! Another “Year In Review” Blog!!Well, the year is done, and the inevitable “Year in Review”, and “New Year, New You” posts are coming. I … Continue reading Oh Look!! Another “Year In Review” Blog!!
- My Phone is Not my Friend.I spend way, way, WAY too much time on my phone, doing pointless things. It frustrates me greatly. I know … Continue reading My Phone is Not my Friend.
- Feminism, Sexism, & Blurry LinesWhile I was in Borden for my training, Zack Snyder’s Justice League was released for streaming. Being in Borden and … Continue reading Feminism, Sexism, & Blurry Lines
- The Meaning of Life.I love a good, thought provoking quote. I look for quotes everywhere, and have found many. (The Word document that … Continue reading The Meaning of Life.
- Taking Breaks, and James BondWow, its been so long since my last post I had to look the date up. (Somewhat humorously, as I … Continue reading Taking Breaks, and James Bond
- Overthinking It: Superman’s Fighting Skills – Appropriate or Lame?I profess my love for Superman on a somewhat regular basis. Though I can’t fly, or lift a car over … Continue reading Overthinking It: Superman’s Fighting Skills – Appropriate or Lame?
- “He Who Has a Why…”Been quite a bit of “radio silence” on my blog lately, but there is a reason for that: I’m back … Continue reading “He Who Has a Why…”
- The Hobbit & The ExpanseDuring the COVID lockdown, and the long wait for my trade training, there has been little for me to do … Continue reading The Hobbit & The Expanse
- Overthinking It: Rescue ArmourOne of the things my wife and I like to do when we’re looking for something to put on for … Continue reading Overthinking It: Rescue Armour
- Creation is a Force of Will.One of my absolute favourite super heroes is Green Lantern. For those that don’t know Green Lantern is basically a … Continue reading Creation is a Force of Will.
- My Top 5 “Hero Shots”Anticipation, by itself, it neither a good or bad thing. Anticipation for a dentist appointment isn’t likely to be enjoyed, … Continue reading My Top 5 “Hero Shots”
- A Good Year is not JUST a Good Year….Recently we watched Soul on Disney+, which was a fantastic movie. It’s a really deep movie too. For a guy … Continue reading A Good Year is not JUST a Good Year….
- My Struggle and My Legacy.It feels like ages that end in zero are landmark ages. I don’t think I’ve ever heard someone say that … Continue reading My Struggle and My Legacy.
- Overthinking It: Robin’s Suit in BvSMy wife and I had a big Batman movie marathon recently. I didn’t think to start with the original Batman … Continue reading Overthinking It: Robin’s Suit in BvS
- We’ve Forgotten How to ThinkThe Internet is amazing. The entirety of human knowledge in your pocket is an advantage that few people can comprehend, … Continue reading We’ve Forgotten How to Think
- Animal Flow 2.0 DVDs: First Impression.TLDR: Information seems solid. DVDs have VERY low production quality. The other day I got my Animal Flow DVDs, and … Continue reading Animal Flow 2.0 DVDs: First Impression.
- Is Life Supposed to Suck?Every life has challenges. We often look at them as the low points in our lives, things to avoid, but … Continue reading Is Life Supposed to Suck?
- Why Exercise Helps StressFight or Flight; it’s built into our bodies. Its instinctual, and unless you are really self aware its impossible to … Continue reading Why Exercise Helps Stress
- Overthinking It: Over-Sized Movie ConstructionI’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I love movies. I have no problem suspending my disbelief, overlooking … Continue reading Overthinking It: Over-Sized Movie Construction
- The Fitness Industry is CrapBefore joining the military, my wife was a personal trainer, for years before that she was interested in fitness and … Continue reading The Fitness Industry is Crap
- Wake Me When September Ends!September has been a rough month for me. The last several months have been rough, but September was particularly rough. … Continue reading Wake Me When September Ends!
- “Good Enough”….Isn’tThere are few things in the world as personally satisfying as doing something well. Conversely there are few things in … Continue reading “Good Enough”….Isn’t
- “Who am I?”This is a question that has plagued mankind for millennium. There are whole philosophies and religions that attempt to help … Continue reading “Who am I?”
- Overthinking it: Tony Stark in Iron Man 2I re-watched Iron Man 2 the other day, and was thinking about the scene where Tony Stark sets up the … Continue reading Overthinking it: Tony Stark in Iron Man 2
- My Life is a MessMy life is not working out how I wanted. At the beginning of the year, when I was half way … Continue reading My Life is a Mess
- Super Fast Motorcycles and Impulse ControlThe Suzuki Hayabusa motorcycle. When introduced in 1999 it quickly gained fame as the fastest production motorcycle in the world, … Continue reading Super Fast Motorcycles and Impulse Control
- Motivation vs DisciplineMotivation is great. Being excited to do something makes it so much easier to do. Its easy to get things … Continue reading Motivation vs Discipline
- Examining MotivationsI follow a bunch of fitness Instagram pages, and I’ve noticed some things. Most of the time, when scrolling through … Continue reading Examining Motivations
- Less Testing Does Not Mean Fewer CasesI have read far too many news articles with quotes of officials stating “we have more cases because we have … Continue reading Less Testing Does Not Mean Fewer Cases
- “Down to Earth”I love shows about nature and space. Learning about our planet and others; about space exploration, and the technology that … Continue reading “Down to Earth”
- I Had a Bad DayWednesday was a bad day. Or, at least, Wednesday morning was bad. If you’ve been reading my blog you may … Continue reading I Had a Bad Day
- Justice League: Snyder vs WhedonSeems like Joss Whedon has taken a bit of a beating on social media and in the news the last … Continue reading Justice League: Snyder vs Whedon
- Vs “The Dragon”On the field of the Self stand a Knight, and a dragon. You are the knight. Resistance is the dragon. … Continue reading Vs “The Dragon”
- Capitalism is BrokenWe’ve all heard the number 1 billion, but have you ever really considered how much $1 billion actually is. Consider … Continue reading Capitalism is Broken
- Celebrities, Stalkers, and Social MediaI follow a bunch of celebrities on social media. Probably not as many as a lot of people though, because … Continue reading Celebrities, Stalkers, and Social Media
- Joe Rogan & Cancel CultureI saw a news article the other day about Joe Rogan and some controversy over things he and a comedian … Continue reading Joe Rogan & Cancel Culture
- On the Importance of MusicMusic is important to me. REALLY important to me. I’m not sure I could live without it. My musical tastes … Continue reading On the Importance of Music
- “Steroids”!!I hit the gym occasionally. I’m far from a huge, buff dude, but I do try to take care of … Continue reading “Steroids”!!
- English is StupidEnglish is a stupid language sometimes. Actually, English is a stupid language a LOT of the time. Every now and … Continue reading English is Stupid
- A COVID-19 Conspiracy?Conspiracy theorists provoke a weird dichotomy of feelings in me. On the one hand I love conspiracies. I find them … Continue reading A COVID-19 Conspiracy?
- Terry Crews and Black SupremacyI think I’m missing something. I woke up this morning and was browsing through the news headlines with my coffee, … Continue reading Terry Crews and Black Supremacy
- Overthinking it: Everett Ross in Black PantherI love Marvel movies. We own them all. In preparation for the release of Avengers: Endgame last year, my wife … Continue reading Overthinking it: Everett Ross in Black Panther
- Ironic Social Media OpinionOne of my favourite things to do on social media is look at comments. Sometimes I’m looking for credibility on … Continue reading Ironic Social Media Opinion