@christorychannel What are the connections between the Virginia legend the Bunny Man and Donnie Darko set in the same area? #donniedarko #movies #movietok #fyp ♬ Gothic Horror Dark Creepy Music Box(1316996) – kurata If you’ve ever wandered the woods of Fairfax County, Virginia around Halloween, you may have heard whispers of the Bunny Man –…
Category: NonFiction
The Monster in Your Backyard – All 50 States and Your Survival Probability
The Jersey Devil is real. That’s what I believed as someone living in New Jersey and specifically near the Pine Barrens; the woods that the Devil supposedly roams. Within the borders of every state awaits a monster. Some states have multiple. While all are dangerous, some will not let you escape. We have each been…
The Dreamlike Power of Hitchcock’s Iconic Redwoods Scene
Here I was born, and there I died. It was only a moment for you; you took no notice. These immortal words reflect the cyclical nature of life, destiny, and finding meaning in it all, visibly shown with rings in a tree. They also capture the essence of some truly iconic scenes in cinema history, which…
Finding Hidden Treasures in Kids’ Picture Books
There’s usually way more going on in kids’ picture books than just what the story is about. Many clever illustrators hide little objects and “Easter eggs” in the artwork for young readers to find! I used to get a kick out of searching for these concealed gems with my twin sons. It’s become one of…
Reservation Dogs – A Miracle of a Show
Reservation Dogs burst onto the scene in 2021, a new comedy series on FX created by Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi. On the surface, it may seem an odd show – focusing on four indigenous teenagers living on a rural Oklahoma reservation as they commit petty crimes while dreaming of escaping to the glamorous promised…
Capturing Fall Foliage by Drone: Tips for Wedding Videographers in New England
@christorychannel Leaves are falling. Drones are flying. #fyp #drone #foiliage ♬ Scene D’Amour – Bernard Herrmann Fall is the most popular seasons for weddings here in Vermont. As a wedding videographer, I’m always looking for creative ways to capture the beautiful colors of the changing leaves in my wedding videos. Using a drone has become…
My Top 10 Movies for Cinephiles and Pop Culture Nerds
I write a top ten list every once in a while to help my SEO because we all need to be shameless to a degree, but also so future generations can discuss my likes. I have no idea what my great-grandfather back in Ireland had in his top ten songs. I’d wager “Pass Me Not,…
LSU vs. LMU 1990 – My 30 Year Obession
I stopped watching college basketball after having kids. I had tapered off to just the tourney at that point anyway but in the 90s. I was fully invested. I saw all the big moments live as most did back in those days, Christian Lattener’s impossible shot, Chris Weber’s time out. They are seared in my…
Finding Inner Happiness: Tim Ferriss and Arthur Brooks Discuss the Art and Science of Wellbeing
Earlier today I listened to Tim Ferriss’ conversation with Arthur Brooks. (Listen to it here) Much of the conversation was about happiness. Brooks is a professor at Harvard focused on the science of happiness. Happiness eludes me but I find pleasure enough to distract me. So I took notes. The two explored many insights into…
Let the Ghosts Lull You to Sleep: Finding Calm in Old Movies
Do you ever have trouble falling asleep because your mind is racing or you feel too wired from the day? Some nights when sleep evades me, I’ve found comfort and calm in an unusual source – leaving an old movie playing softly in the background. It started with 39 Steps, an old Hitchcock movie. There’s…