Two things have become suddenly and abundantly clear regarding travel over the holidays. First, I’m more fortunate than ever to be able to go home. Second, I’m even more appreciative of quality time with my family over the food, decorations, and gifts that come with the holidays. Both things are fitting ones to be thankful …
Author: Erinn Childress
"Read dozens of books about heroes and crooks, and I've learned much from both of their styles." ~Jimmy Buffett
New York City
I hadn’t visited New York City in over a dozen years. My brother and I went with my grandma and my two aunts. I recall going to the top of the Empire State Building, walking through Central Park, and going to Staten Island to see my grandma’s childhood home. Then, we spent most of our …
Short Summary – The Nice Guys
Short Summary is an original series in which I write brief reviews of movies, TV shows, video games, books, and more. Spoiler alert, just in case! The Nice Guys is simply fantastic. It’s one of the most well-written films I’ve seen in a while now. The dialogue is so sharp and witty that it’s practically …
Short Summary – Apocalypse Now
Short Summary is an original series in which I write brief reviews of movies, TV shows, video games, books, and more. No spoilers in this one, I swear! Hollywood does not make movies like this one anymore. That’s not just an old saying being applied here; that’s a fact. It just doesn’t. Much in the …
This Is Halloween
I really like Halloween! I can’t put it up there with Thanksgiving or Christmas, just because those holidays have more personal and familial meanings to me. But Halloween is such a fun holiday. Dressing up in a costume, trick-or-treating, carving pumpkins, watching The Nightmare Before Christmas, decorating, and going to Halloween parties are things that …
Little Post of Little Things
Every day, while I’m at work, I get away from my desk, go out of the office, and take a short walk. This whole week, it’s been cool and breezy, but with sunny skies, perfect weather as summer transitions to fall. One morning, as I kissed my husband goodbye before he left for work, he …
Definition
In a day, A week, A month, Or year, We do things that define us, Whether we know it or not, Whether someone sees it or not. We hold onto that definition And remember ourselves. In five years, Ten, Or twenty, We do many things that matter, Whether it's doing good, Whether it's making mistakes. …
Short Summary – Blade Runner 2049
Short Summary is an original series in which I write brief reviews of movies, TV shows, video games, books, and more. No spoilers in this one, I swear! I don’t want to say anything that might give away any part of Blade Runner 2049. It’s pretty damn amazing, and I think that you should go …
Las Vegas
It’s taken me a few days to process the mass shooting that took place in Las Vegas this past weekend. I cannot imagine the horrors and sorrow that the victims and their families have suffered. I cannot commend enough the first responders and everyday people that risked their own lives to help and protect others. …
Backpacking on the Franconia Ridge
I think I’m beginning to see the beauty of New England now. This past weekend, Kevin and I had a friend, Andrew, visiting New Hampshire from Pennsylvania. Andrew chose a trail loop that he wanted to go backpacking on, and we would be spending a couple of nights out there. Kevin and I were ready …
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