Opinion
CoffeeTime: AN ADULT’S TIPPING POINT
Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com Four-year-old Jimmy stood motionless beneath the large bucket balanced above him. A bucket that held a lot of cold water already, with water being added constantly from the never-ending stream feeding it. Shivering in anticipation, Jimmy watched as the water level steadily inched upward. Then it happened. The…
Read MoreMovie Review: “The Mandalorian and Grogu”
By Bob Garver “The Mandalorian and Grogu” is coming at an interesting time in the history of “Star Wars.” It is a test to see if the franchise’s recent success on the small screen can translate to blockbuster status on the big screen. I have not seen “The Mandalorian” streaming series on Disney+,…
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “Throw It Behind You”
Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com Lost terribly at the family game of cards? Tear up that score card and put it out of your mind. A silly little board game is not worth thinking about and ruining your day. But you know that. Or you should. Your fiancé lets you know that after thinking…
Read MoreMovie Review: Double Feature- “Mortal Kombat II” and “Obsession”
By Bob Garver With “The Devil Wears Prada 2” and “Michael” still ruling the domestic box office, I thought I’d give this week’s review spot to a couple of also-rans from the past two weeks. “Mortal Kombat II” The 2021 “Mortal Kombat” movie was a disaster that left fans disappointed for many reasons,…
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “Sinking Ship Marriages”
Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com If you are in one, it’s a scary thing. With a lot of anger, defeatism, anxiety, and damaged pride as shipmates. But, maybe you still feel that you would rather patch the holes that are rapidly taking on water, rather than just bailing out. Maybe you feel the…
Read MoreKara’s Sights and Bites: Celebrate Memorial Day close to home without breaking the bank
By: Kara Kimbrough Filling up the car with gas in advance of a road trip during the long Memorial Day weekend ahead was not a problem in previous years. But this year…well, that’s a different story. Without dwelling on the pain we’re all feeling at the pump, I decided to share a few…
Read MoreMovie Review: “The Devil Wears Prada 2”
By Bob Garver I had never seen 2006’s “The Devil Wears Prada” until a few weeks ago when I watched it in preparation for the sequel. I didn’t care for it, mainly due to the off-putting character of Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep). I knew going in that the fashion magazine editor’s dialogue was…
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “Durn Thang Won’t Cooperate!”
Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com The office was in its usual Monday morning subdued chaos, nothing new about the muffled exclamations, one-on-one conversations, and general hubbub. But still, there was a decidedly different element in the air. The reason? The new chief-of-staff was beginning his first day in the office, and everyone was feeling slightly…
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “THE ORB OF ME”
Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com You have natural abilities and inclinations. You love doing certain things. That’s normal and good. But what you love in life was never intended to be all that is important in your world. Family, friends, co-workers, church family, strangers, and even supervisors, they are all supposed to be…
Read MoreHow Your Incorrect Assumptions Can Backfire on You
Sometimes, when you must make an important decision in your life, you may not have all the information you need at hand. This may prompt you to roll the dice and make an assumption that may or may not be correct, so you can speed up the process and move on to something else. Although…
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