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...]
Could an online streaming service leverage enough nostalgia to create a brick & mortar space?
May 12, 2026
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...]
If you didn’t make it to the Indio desert for Coachella, the livestream is phenomenal
April 15, 2026
Love live music, but not the crowds? Wanna see Coachella from the comfort of your home? Their livestream puts you right on the stage for every … [Read more...]
How I accidentally watched a surprisingly good movie at the theater
April 10, 2026
Regal Cinemas on Cape Cod (and perhaps elsewhere) have a Mystery Movie Night that has piqued my interest after growing tired of the same old scenario … [Read more...]
I love a good single, but why have albums disappeared?
April 1, 2026
When I was a kid, radio was the best way to discover new music. I’d hear a band on the radio and become curious to hear more. Sometimes it only took … [Read more...]
Why in the world would you want to make your own flour?
March 25, 2026
I’m neither a baker nor a foodie, however I decided to buy a grain mill. An odd purchase for me and it’s all because of a TV movie I saw when I was a … [Read more...]
Porches invite social interactions with those around you
March 19, 2026
I bought my first cell phone in the late 1980s, and it was revolutionary. Contacting someone was now possible from nearly any location, no longer … [Read more...]
Entertainment has become siloed via hundreds of streaming apps
March 4, 2026
I was a staunch proponent of awards shows. From Oscars and Grammys to SAG and Mtv Music and Movie awards, these shows captivated me. It was fun to see … [Read more...]
It was cold, but the power outage helped reduce my To Be Read list
March 2, 2026
With last week’s news of an incoming Nor Easter bringing high winds and two-feet of snow, I topped off my car’s gas, stowed the furniture on my deck, … [Read more...]
