If curiosity killed the cat, then know it hasn’t always helped humans, either. When was the last time you peeked out your window to spy on your neighbor or to see what’s happening on the street below? Don’t worry, the inclination to be nosy is innate. Face it, we wouldn’t make scientific advancements or newContinue reading “How Are the Neighbors? (Monthly Mixtape)”
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Best Sitcom Characters To Have At Your Thanksgiving Table
As this year’s round of holidays begin, many of us might be reminded that we can’t pick our families. True, we may not have the chance to choose who we eat Thanksgiving dinner with, but we can dream about what that dinner would look like if we could invite a mix of sitcom characters. HereContinue reading “Best Sitcom Characters To Have At Your Thanksgiving Table”
Classic Monsters Spark Romance (Monthly Mixtape)
Frankenstein is…attractive? Dracula uses extra whitener before a date? While the monsters themselves may not be classified as true ladies’ men, a jazzy 1959 track tells the story of a girl who only gets her romance on during horror movies. The 1950s music scene was ripe with infectious novelty songs, with the end of theContinue reading “Classic Monsters Spark Romance (Monthly Mixtape)”
Cunning, Complex, Compelling: Complementary Villains
Misunderstood and Relatable No matter the novel, film, TV show, or play, the audience immediately learns who the antagonist is and what he or she desires from the protagonist. These villains are often ugly in appearance, symbolizing their immorality on the inside. These villains are unforgettable and ruthless. Even though some may be attractive withContinue reading “Cunning, Complex, Compelling: Complementary Villains”
Star Wars: A Timeless Classic for All Kids
“A long time ago in a galaxy far far away”…those are the only words you need to hear, and you know exactly what part of the galaxy you’re in. You’re prepared to see droids, Wookies, lightsabers, and Sith lords. The Star Wars universe is indeed another universe all its own, one that’ll likely continue expandingContinue reading “Star Wars: A Timeless Classic for All Kids”
What’s Your Classic TV Catchphrase?
Thanks to our beloved TV characters, we have an array of one-liners that we can exclaim or spout off in nearly any situation. Which catchphrases we choose, however, depends on personalities, our values, and, of course, our favorite shows. Are you cool like the Fonz, or are you always butting in and asking odd questionsContinue reading “What’s Your Classic TV Catchphrase?”
Help Don Find His “Heartbeat” (Monthly Mixtape)
Valentine’s Day may be over, but not everyone has found a soulmate. This just happens to be the case in Don Johnson’s song “Heartbeat.” If you’re rereading that last sentence to double check that you’re reading it correctly, rest assured that you are! Many hit actors in the 1980s had songs on the radio, provingContinue reading “Help Don Find His “Heartbeat” (Monthly Mixtape)”
MacGyver v. MacGyver: Have Enough Duct Tape?
Angus MacGyver can create and fix just about anything, no matter where, no matter the surrounding objects. Give him a roll of duct tape or a few paper clips, and he’s ready to save the world. He doesn’t see himself as a hero. To him, he’s just…MacGyver, a practical and down-to-earth kind of guy. OverContinue reading “MacGyver v. MacGyver: Have Enough Duct Tape?”
Were You Dragged into the Twilight Zone, Too?
Do you feel slightly insane? Don’t worry, you can’t feel any crazier than the residents of the Twilight Zone. Well, maybe you can… Every New Year’s, the SyFy channel airs a Twilight Zone marathon (the originals, from 1959-1964), and it’s one of my favorite holiday traditions! This year, while binging the classic episodes, I mulledContinue reading “Were You Dragged into the Twilight Zone, Too?”
Confessions of a Classic Soul 