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! In his fable, he was the Big Bad Wolf. In the real world, he's Bigby Wolf, the gruff, hard-boiled sheriff of Fabletown. The Wolf Among Us is an episodic, interactive …
Author: Erinn Childress
"Read dozens of books about heroes and crooks, and I've learned much from both of their styles." ~Jimmy Buffett
My Favorite Holiday Romantic Comedy
This is going to disappoint certain members of my family. Sorry, guys. I love Love Actually. I swear, I do. It's the OG ensemble film, a classic Christmas movie, and a really great romantic comedy--uh, drama--with incredible actors and all the feels. But my favorite holiday romantic comedy is, aptly named, The Holiday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDi5zH18vxU I don't even …
It’s December 1st!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02qwwfdVBK0 After hearing this version, I can never hear this song in the same way. But boy, does it get me in the Christmas spirit.
Be Better. Do Better.
This has been on my mind since we moved to Manchester, meaning I've been thinking about it on and off for the past year and a half or so. I've lived in apartment complexes for the past 6 years. I feel like I've seen a wide variety of neighboring tenants. In Albuquerque, a group of …
The Other Big Move: Fall 2018
"Where do you see yourself in 5 years?" I've been asked this question in almost every job interview I've had, and I'm sure I'm not alone. I've worked on crafting the answer to that question for the past few years. Usually, I've kept it very broad. Sometimes, I've outright responded with "Working for your company". …
‘Murica’s Murals
I'm too committed to alliteration at this point, hence the title of this post. So, hello! It's been over a month since I've uploaded anything, and I apologize. I left my Better Call Saul reviews by the wayside, and I'll have to wrap them up next week. I'll also post something next week that'll explain my …
Short Summary – BCS S4 E7
Short Summary is an original series in which I write brief reviews of movies, TV shows, video games, books, and more. Spoilers ABOUND! "Something Stupid" Without question, "Something Stupid" has one of the best montages arguably ever as its cold open and broaches one of the worst relationship troubles: growing separation. The montage cleverly includes …
Short Summary – BCS S4 E6
Short Summary is an original series in which I write brief reviews of movies, TV shows, video games, books, and more. Spoilers ABOUND! "Piñata" Better Call Saul always had sudden, short bursts of action, most involving violence, but it's mainly focused on a slow, gradual decline into darkness. Both of these aspects feature rather heavily …
In Praise of Naomi Osaka
For those of you who don't know, Naomi Osaka is a 20-year-old professional tennis player from Japan. Ever since she turned pro in 2013, she has played women who were formerly ranked number one in the world, including Victoria Azarenka, Caroline Wozniacki, Angelique Kerber, Karolína Plíšková, and Maria Sharapova, as well as the current number …
Short Summary – BCS S4 E5
Short Summary is an original series in which I write brief reviews of movies, TV shows, video games, books, and more. Spoilers ABOUND! "Quite a Ride" I never thought I'd see that big Constitution wallpaper again, but the cold open for "Quite a Ride" (in color, not black and white this time) sends Better Call Saul …
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