I have been anti-Mac for a long time. It isn’t a stubborn bias, but one rooted in a set of formulated opinions. I am a flexible person and I’m willing to change my stance on things if given good reason. Apple seems to be coming closer to doing so. Read more “Must … Stay … Strong”
Author: SilentBen
Not often silent, but undoubtedly always Ben.
‘Til the Princess Gets Annoyed
It seems that my daughter has reached the age where she must start experiencing some rites of passage. And by that I mean she is apparently old enough to watch older PG movies that we liked as kids. It all started with a home maintenance project and culminated on YouTube. Read more “‘Til the Princess Gets Annoyed”
You Didn’t See Anything
The title would be a quote from Madagascar, specifically from the penguins which made the movie worth watching. Today we went on a family outing to see the sequel at a matinee showing. It had to be done since my daughter had been asking about it and/or had the opportunity to see it held over her head since Friday (she’s been in a funk recently – not listening, snapping and throwing things when she doesn’t get her way – picture teenage angst mixed with ADHD in a 5-year-old body). So with the kids eager to go, we head to the theater. By the time we get there my daughter changes her mind about seeing it as she started mixing up Madagascar and The Wild in her mind (if I thought it was a sequel to The Wild, I wouldn’t want to go either). But we straightened her out and again we are good to go. Read more “You Didn’t See Anything”
I Need a Hero
Two years ago Heroes was my new favorite show even before I saw it air. Once it did, I was not disappointed. The first season rocked! The second season was only lacking in length due to the writers’ strike (which I totally supported, but also ruined my year of entertainment). This season started on an interesting note, but has felt a little sour at times and doesn’t measure up to what I expect from it. Read more “I Need a Hero”
Getting to Know Me
I’ve been trying to pry myself bit by bit away from political writing – obviously it was at the forefront of many of our minds until a few days ago so it is understandable. But it seems to have possessed too much of my time and my thoughts and has started to keep me from pursuing my other interests or allowing myself to be the light-hearted individual I traditionally tend to be. Read more “Getting to Know Me”