What Price Do Our Children Pay When There Are No Rules?
For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to…
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Navigating the Noise: Stoic Wisdom in a Digital Age
Navigating the Noise: Stoic Wisdom in a Digital Age by Donavon L Riley In the digital age, where opinions…
Brewing Despair: The Coffee Scene in the film Children of Men
Children of Men, directed by Alfonso Cuarón, is a dystopian film that explores a bleak future where humanity faces extinction…
Sterling Hayden: Sailor, Actor, Author & Spy
Sterling Hayden in “The Killing” (1956) — trailer screenshot (United Artists). Sterling Walter Hayden, born on March 26, 1916, was…
Rum, James Bond and the Royal Navy
James Bond 007 Jamaican Rum by Blackwell Rum. Limited edition release of Blackwell Fine Jamaican Rum, that was launched in…
Moscow On The Hudson Coffee Coffee Coffee
I loved this movie when I saw it. Robin Williams is brilliant in it. Moscow on the Hudson is…
Protecting Your Wallet When Dining Out Beware of the “Forced Tip” Scam
Dining out is a delightful experience, but it’s essential to be vigilant against potential scams that could tarnish your enjoyment.…
Having a Plan While Travelling Alone can Ensure Your Safe Journey Home
I still recall the time when I was drinking alone in a pub in a seaside village in Ireland, making…
Coffee and the Old West: How the Brew Helped Tame the West
Tichnor Bros. postcard circa 1940 with the caption “Chuck Wagon of The Ole Southwest, Plenty of Meat, Potatoes, Frijoles and…
Coffee is for Closers: Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) Movie Review and Breakdown of the Coffee Scene
Glengarry Glen Ross, directed by James Foley and based on David Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, is a cinematic masterpiece that…