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To paraphrase Kit Harington, in one of the many interviews he must have grown weary of doing, as he was asked the same question countless times, he said the end of Game of Thrones was like coming to the end of a good book; you're not exactly "happy" it's over. You're hopefully satisfied, but happy …
I stumbled across a YouTube channel called Nerd Soup as it came up in my feed due to my Game of Thrones fandom. I enjoyed their in-depth analysis of the show and subscribed to the channel. As the show's final season pressed on though, they have become more and more critical and today, I finally …
I was recently stopped by local police with nothing better to do on a weekday morning than to park in a median outside a Wal*Mart and videotape people pulling away from a Stop Sign. I was quite annoyed with the stop, and made my displeasure known. I'm certain my belligerent attitude ensured that I got …
I am either blessed or cursed with the ability to allow a book, show or movie to take its natural course without trying to guess where it's heading, or how it might end. When I see people struggling with disappointment over a twist or turn of the plot because it's not what they expected, I …
I am by nature, a helpful person. I didn't always realize this, but as I've gotten older it's become fairly obvious. When someone needs help and I know something about the topic, or can easily assist in resolving the issue due to a particular skill, I immediately offer. The realization which was so long in …
The investigation that brought us 34 indictments and lots of guilty pleas by Trumpinistas finally dropped, and wouldn't you know it, no evidence of cozying up with the Russians. Just off the top of my head: Russian operatives execute massive disinformation campaign to influence US election. Trumpeters meet with Russian operatives in his office for …
It's been 9 long years since I competed in a Powerlifting event. The road to yesterday's event, albeit a mock meet in my local gym, was a more like a cross country trip where you take a lot of exits, getting on and off the highway frequently, than an actual road. My last meet was …
I've made two attempts to "bulk" over my lifetime of lifting weights. They were both poorly done, eating entirely too much food and creating a fatter version, rather than a more muscular version of myself. This time, armed with the knowledge and tools from the Henselman PT course (formerly known as the Bayesian Bodybuilding PT …
I don't give my tattoos much thought anymore. They're just a part of my body. I can't say I'm always glad I have them, but I don't really regret them either. One thing I'm definitely happy about though is that both arms are fully sleeved vs. just having some random one off pieces floating around …
I abhor spending money. Perhaps traumatized by a lifetime of excess spending brought on by a stay-at-home spouse with time on her hands, to raising a bunch of kids, I take great pleasure now in spending as little as possible. Over the long Thanksgiving Day holiday, I vowed to entertain myself for the 4 day …
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