We haven’t even reached Halloween, so it seems premature to be writing about Black Friday, but I’ll make an exception for Record Store Day. Twice each … [Read more...]
Does anyone else experience anxiety during heavy storms?
October 5, 2026
The recent Nor Easter was not as bad as the media led me to believe. I was lucky and did not lose power or have any trees or limbs come down around … [Read more...]
2 Reasons I Go to the Movies Almost Every Weekend
September 10, 2026
My refrigerator is full. I have a fairly large TV and subscribe to a couple of streaming channels. So, why do I still go to movie theaters almost … [Read more...]
Physical Media Is Important Even If You’d Rather Not Store a Bunch of Discs
August 26, 2026
Sony recently took a very bold stance on physical media. They’ve stated they will cease production of physical copies of video games for PlayStation … [Read more...]
My six favorite mini golf courses on Cape Cod
June 15, 2026
Long ago I tried to enjoy golf. Real golf. You know… with carts, tee off times, and spikey shoes. I wasn’t very good even after taking a few lessons. … [Read more...]
Remember when commercial architecture was unique and vibrant?
June 4, 2026
At the intersection of architecture and pop culture there is an interesting observation about color. More specifically… where did it all disappear to? … [Read more...]
The main selling points of Blu-ray are lost on streaming platforms
May 21, 2026
With larger storage capacity, Blu-ray discs have a lot to offer as an upgrade to standard DVDs. They touted sharper images and more in-depth extras … [Read more...]
Could an online streaming service leverage enough nostalgia to create a brick & mortar space?
May 12, 2026
I saw this question posed online and the idea stuck with me. It initially sounds like a terrible idea, but my memories of visiting Blockbuster Video … [Read more...]
My favorite non-essential kitchen appliance is a party speaker
May 4, 2026
On occasion I like to cook but listening to music makes cooking much more fun. Early in my musical cooking phase I ruined a boombox that sat atop my … [Read more...]
You may not be a hoarder, but are you really a collector?
April 22, 2026
If you’ve watched one of those reality shows that attempts to help hoarders clean out their homes and change their ways, you may be shocked by the … [Read more...]
