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! Leon: The Professional is often included on lists of the top action movies of all time and placed rather highly on those lists. But when I finished watching this …
Short Summary – John Adams
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! I don't know about you, but I don't remember learning much about John Adams in school. Out of the first three presidents of the United States, I know the …
This is me.
Hi there. My name's Erinn. Well, lookie here. I took a good selfie for once, chose a filter in Snapchat, and saved it. Yet the longer I looked at this photo, the more I realized that it encapsulates a lot about me. My favorite physical feature is my eyes. I've never dyed my hair, and …
Heading Home – New Year’s 2017/2018
Kevin and I had gone from opening presents on Christmas morning in Santa Maria to opening more presents the night of Christmas in Albuquerque. We were staying at my mom’s house, and she had picked us up from the airport. We unwrapped presents, ate and drank, and watched a few things on TV. It was …
Christmas in California
Santa Maria is a small town in central California, just over an hour north of Santa Barbara. Farming is huge in Santa Maria; you can drive around the outskirts and see nothing but fields of strawberries, broccoli, and other produce. Santa Maria has a rich history of barbeque, with locals establishing their own method of …
Short Summary – Murder on the Orient Express (2017)
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! I haven't read the novel by Agatha Christie nor seen the 1974 movie or any other adaptation. But you can bet that, because of Kenneth Branagh's take on Murder on …
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First Snow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GRMf_sv-hU Well, folks, it's happened: the first snowfall of the season hit! A storm blew in yesterday and turned Manchester into a winter wonderland. We got almost 5 inches of snow in total. Now that this quick update is posted, please excuse me as I celebrate with spiked hot chocolate. Cheers!
Heading Home – Thanksgiving 2017
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 …
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 …
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