Among the most infamous contrarian film critics is Armond White, who seems to take particular pleasure in defying critical consensus and panning beloved movies. White pulls no punches when reviewing Oscar contenders and box office smashes alike.
Neill Blomkamp: The Director who Disappeared. (But he’s back)
I first discovered the work of director Neill Blomkamp back in 2005 when his sci-fi short film Alive in Joburg took the internet by storm. This was pre-iPhone and just at the inception of YouTube. Even today, over 15 years later, I still remember being utterly captivated by that 6-minute short. The innovative CGI, the…
A Sad Tale of a Wild Bunny
We have had a frequent wild bunny visitor all summer long on our property, triggering many a Ring notification. This little guy has hopped around our yard, nibbling on grass, enjoying our banana pepper plants and bringing a smile to our faces. Sadly, this past Saturday night his story took a tragic turn. I arrived…
The Digital Nomad’s Guide to Working Remotely in Burlington, VT
One of the perks of being a Freelancer or a Work from Homer is you don’t really need to work from home. If you’re visiting or traveling through Burlington, Vermont, this charming small city on Lake Champlain has plenty of great spots to park yourself and get some remote work done. Here are a few…
A College Campus Finds New Life as a Distillery
Yesterday I attended a wedding at the historic former Green Mountain College campus in Poultney, Vermont. The reception was held in Withey Hall, one of the original buildings on campus. As a guest, I had the chance to explore this beautiful riverside campus along the Poultney River. Though I never attended Green Mountain College myself,…
The Best Mid-Century Design Documentaries to Stream Now
I have a wedding tomorrow and I’m tired so it’s a quick post, but contains several hours of enjoyment if you’re into it. I’m obsessed with midcentury Modern Design. The clean lines, vintage appeal, functionality, and flexibility of midcentury modern design feed my soul. The style offers sensory stimulation while still maintaining order. You can…
How Blogging Daily Helps Me Manage My ADHD
This is a bit personal, but if there’s anything I’m an expert in, it’s me. One part of me I’m getting to know better is my ADHD. I was diagnosed with ADD (now called ADHD-inattentive type) long ago. My mind is often racing and my thoughts feel scattered or chaotic. Over the years, I’ve learned…
Lost in Vermont: The Mini Museum of Museums is Mega Weird
Lost in Vermont is a series of immaginary places that don’t actually exist but somehow feel like they do. They are all located in the Vermont that lives in your mind. If you want to see something really wiggy and wild and maybe a little illegal go to the brand-new Vermont Museum of Museums stat. …
Remembering the Sand Casino: Uncovering Lost Frank Sinatra Footage
I worked as a marketing manager at the Sand Casino in Atlantic City back in the late 2000s, shortly before the iconic casino was demolished. The Sand was one of the early Atlantic City casinos, opened in 1980, and featured frequent performances and appearances by Ol’ Blue Eyes himself, Frank Sinatra. Sinatra was extremely popular…
The Slow March of EV Adoption
The transition to electric vehicles may be slower than expected. As an early EV adopter, I’ve been mostly satisfied with my Tesla. But after two years of ownership, the shine is wearing off. Public charging stations are now overcrowded and unreliable. Batteries degrade over time, cutting into range. And road trips require numerous charging stops, making renting a gas car cheaper and faster. New EVs still come with a high price tag too. While the electric future is inevitable, adoption will likely be a gradual march rather than a rapid overhaul. Charging infrastructure and battery tech need time to advance and become more affordable. Patience and realistic expectations will serve us well on the slow road to an all-electric future.