1883 is Taylor Sheridan's prequel to his smash hit Yellowstone. In my review of Yellowstone I said this, "In the show we have beautiful, majestic scenery joined with Celtic-like sad, mournful music. Those two film “props” enhance the feeling that we are losing something." Which is true of 1883 (2021), too. Taylor Sheridan's worldview dominates the story, as it … Continue reading 1883: A Review
My Garden is my Life
My garden is my life. However, maybe not how you'd think. I'm moving, I've mentioned before. Which usually means that you have to leave your garden, too. But that's not the case with me. Because I take that which is important to me, with me. Psych-girl, last session, didn't get it.* Lately, She and I … Continue reading My Garden is my Life
Movies, movies, movies: for the Dog Days of August
Yes, it's that time of year and I've got a suggestion: Movies, movies, movies for the Dog Days of August. Lately I've been chillin' on my couch because it's so damn hot outside (even in the woods.) There was a fourteen day stretch where I never left my apartment, not for a moment. Granted, I … Continue reading Movies, movies, movies: for the Dog Days of August
A Psychodynamic look at Hunter Biden
This is a psychodynamic* look at the case of Hunter Biden based on his recent three-hour and fifteen minute interview. I've referenced my credentials in previous, similar posts regarding Luigi Mangioni and Shannon Sharpe. I came away with sympathy for Mr. Biden. Additionally, with the thought: I'm glad I'm not him. Let's get into it. … Continue reading A Psychodynamic look at Hunter Biden
The Epstein Case is nothing extraordinary
The Epstein case is nothing extraordinary, just a postmodern version of what has been going on since primates emerged on this great earth. Let's get into it. Powerful menor powerful primates, or pretty much any mammal, like to have fun. And there's nothing more fun than hanging out in a crowd and showing off just … Continue reading The Epstein Case is nothing extraordinary
Hick-hop: Smash or Pass?
Hick-hop: smash or pass? Hick-hop is a music genre. I just found it out on a road trip to SoCal with my niece and grandniece. That makes two in the last few months. Yacht Rock being the other. However, I knew the songs that make up the genre of Yacht Rock. I just didn't know … Continue reading Hick-hop: Smash or Pass?
The Author’s Cafe on Spotify is Fantastic
The Author's Cafe is a playlist on Spotify. I just made it. The Author's Cafe Playlist on Spotify is fantastic! Specifically, it is songs referenced in the books I write. I am The Author and this is my cafe. Sometime around 2012 I tuned into streaming music via Spotify. Furthermore, I began to make playlists to mark … Continue reading The Author’s Cafe on Spotify is Fantastic
My Inbox is on Fire
My Inbox is on fire; and has been since November. I've been re-reading World On Fire (2003) by Amy Chua. She's a long time professor at Yale Law School. The subtitle of the book is: How Exporting Free Market Democracy Breeds Ethnic Hatred and Global Instability. Unfortunately, not many people read it. Moreover, no one "got it". … Continue reading My Inbox is on Fire
A Psychodynamic approach to the case of Shannon Sharpe
I am not a Psychologist. Therefore, I am free to comment on a psychodynamic approach to the case of Shannon Sharpe. However, I do have a degree in Psychology and Anthropology, with additional graduate study in Social Work. Moreover, I had five years of practice in the Field of Child Welfare regarding Troubled Children. Those … Continue reading A Psychodynamic approach to the case of Shannon Sharpe
Tariffs
Trump's plan is simple. Tariffs are imposed to make America great. First, we need some definitions. Tariffs are fees charged to foreign countries for the privilege of selling product to consumers in the home country. Such as: Japanese made cars sold here in the United States. Great means of a high quality that is highly regarded, … Continue reading Tariffs