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Beyond the Same Old Same Old
We’re just under three weeks away from the premiere of the ninth season of Doctor Who. Last Christmas feels like a million years ago, but the hope of a quality season with the Doctor and Clara that really pushes the … Continue reading
Fear and the Walking Dead
Last night I finally got around to watching the first two episodes of AMC’s Fear the Walking Dead. I did it primarily because Andy Greenwald over at Grantland recommended it. I enjoyed the first season of the parent show, but … Continue reading
Start Again
It’s difficult to believe that I am already one month into my thirteenth year teaching high school. At this point, we’ve already gone through the first cycle of things: first tests and projects, first homerooms and assemblies. It has been … Continue reading
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A Seriously Heavy Granola Bar Commercial?
The folks over at Relevant Magazine posted this (long for a) granola bar commercial this morning. It’s the heaviest granola bar commercial I’ve ever seen. Check it out. Last week while in Tennessee, I got to be “back out … Continue reading
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Traveling with Caedmon’s Call and the Third Guild Album
Over the last few months I’ve spent a lot of quality time listening to Caedmon’s Call and filling in some gaps in my music collection. Just before heading out on my recent trip to Tennessee, I found and ordered a … Continue reading
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Soonish from Sherlock
And here’s a clip from what most of us are assuming will be a Sherlock Christmas special. Again with the moustache, Mr. Watson.
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The Return of the Doctor
Turns out that we’ve got just over two months before the return of the Doctor. Here’s the trailer for the new season. I was talking to a friend recently about spoilers and my attempt to avoid them. The beauty … Continue reading
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Restlessness
Whether you sing it or you say it, Augustine’s thought rings true in life as you live it. Great are You, O Lord, and greatly to be praised; great is Your power, and of Your wisdom there is no end. … Continue reading
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No Room for Dry Eyes
Here’s a video compilation put together by a fan of Pixar movies in anticipation of next week’s Inside Out. It definitely hit some of the company’s high notes (though I would’ve liked more from Brave and Toy Story 2). … Continue reading
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Receiving the Martian Signal
Seriously: go read the book first. Then come back and watch the trailer. I’m a little surprised at how much this trailer actually gives away. When I was reading the book (which was an enthralling experience), I was assuming … Continue reading
Space Enough, and Time 