‘From’ on Epix is ‘Lost’ with vampires and curse words — *Warning: Some spoilers ahead In 2022, Epix quietly released the supernatural, character-driven horror series From to little fanfare (see what I did there?). The show’s first season received high praise from Stephen King, who tweeted about From, “I was absolutely riveted. True edge-of-your-seat stuff, believable and scary as hell.” However…

But thanks for the offer, Spotify — Every week, it’s the same stale and flavorless story: Spotify adds a zillion cover songs to my “Discover Weekly” playlist. I hide the songs, but to no avail — “We see that you liked ‘I’m on Fire’ by Bruce Springsteen. Here are 17 slowed-down, overproduced, ethereal female vocalized versions of…

Even when we veer wildly off-course — As kids, many of us dreamed of secret worlds whispering and beckoning us to their doors. We knew we had a specific purpose yet to be realized. Sweeping epic stories were ours for the taking … we just needed to know where to find them. We harbored hopes and dreams…

An eclectic mix of tunes to set your driving mood — I love road trips. As a twenty-something, road trips set the tone of my summers–great companions, amazing music, and an exciting destination formed some of my best post-collegiate memories. I haven’t taken a true road trip since I left Colorado for Los Angeles, the Sequel: Even Filmier, a decade ago…

Intentional writing is the key — I have a confession to make. I have forsaken my first writing platform love. Short stories and articles swimming in my head have been doggy paddling for weeks–nay, months — and there they remain. I feel my creative soul shriveling up into a starved, low-some creature (not hyperbole in the…

The ‘feel good’ show that isn’t cheesy — I’m always late to the party. It’s a phrase I feel like I’ve typed or uttered many times recently, but alas, it’s true. In real life, I’m a punctual human. …

A look at the 90s heyday of a fantastic band — I’ve spent most of the past two years skipping through a meadow of 90s music nostalgia. I love stumbling upon new bands and new genres. My appreciation for more modern music hasn’t waned, but I find the music of my youth oddly comforting. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic…

Well, maybe not scandalous — you’ll have to read to find out — I’m an open book — until I’m not. I share snippets of myself with readers — freeze-framed moments that, I hope, reverberate with universal lessons. But I control my exposed vulnerability. …

It’s not goodbye, it’s more like ‘see ya later’ — When you meet a giant, mythical, hairy monster, you’re forced to re-examine your life. I never thought I’d fall in love with a smelly, mountain-dwelling freak who may or may not kill people. But Sasquatch looked into my soul with Frisbee-sized, blazing red eyes. “I see you,” I determined his…