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2023: the year in review

This year had a lot of changes. In sad news, my grandmother passed away in April. And, Jake moved out. I’m still getting adjusted to that. Well, not at the moment, as he’s been in for Christmas, but generally speaking. There were a couple notable business-type milestones this year, too. …

holidaze

As is customary, I hosted Christmas Eve dinner. Only my parents and Jake were in attendance. Amelia had a family thing going on and my brother had to work. So, it was a quiet evening. My mom did Christmas Day, so I got to see my brother and his family …

the patient

This was a decent limited series, starring Steve Carrell. In it, he played a therapist who was abducted by his patient (who happened to be a serial killer). I felt the first half of the series was a bit more engaging than the second–things started dragging a little by the …

barbie

A comedy with some social commentary. Who wouldn’t like that? Plenty of people, I suppose, but I was entertained. When I first heard of this movie, it did not sound all that appealing, but once I learned more about it, I definitely wanted to see it. So, thanks to Max, …

jasmine cain

I saw Jasmine Cain once or twice at Thunder and thought she was great. She comes to Johnstown every year for Thunder and a couple solo shows, but I did not get to see her again until last night. I saw that she was playing a “Christmas show” at the …