Like many people, there came a point when I took a look at my monthly bill for cable/satellite TV and various streaming video services and just thought it was much too high for what I was getting out of it. I had the common realization that while my cable provider delivered hundreds of channels to […]
For family fun including up to 4 players on a single console, Overcooked! is a great way to get belly laughs and fierce competition rolling with your whole family on your next Xbox game night. This game’s premise is simple – a team of chefs works together in the fictional Onion Kingdom to complete orders […]
It’s pretty well accepted both in the health community and among the average consumer that a ‘healthy’ diet is good for your overall health and wellness. But, defining a ‘healthy diet’ is more problematic. Whether it’s a newer diet taking the world by storm (keto anyone?) or some time-tested nutrition plans (vegetarian), you won’t find […]
Matinees and Daily Doubles For years, it’s been easy to wonder about the long-term future of movie theaters. When I was a kid, movie tickets were a few dollars (and super cheap on certain days of the week). Concessions were always pricier than just buying a soda and candy from the grocery store, but still, […]
We all have them. TV or web shows that we enjoy watching, even if we know they may not be particularly good in some cases and definitely aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. But, something about them gets in our minds and we keep watching them – sometimes incessantly. Maybe it’s just a level of comfort […]
Music in the time of COVID. Many musicians and bands are posting via social media and other platforms that music performances have come to a standstill and touring is on hold until an undetermined time in 2021. Social media platforms are cracking down and beginning to inhibit live stream musical performances for cover bands, due […]
As much as I love listening to music – in the car, as I’m working out at the gym, during the day at my desk – there is something about attending a live performance that just adds a new level to the experience. Maybe it’s the combined emotion and excitement of the crowd, the whole […]