Category Archives: Just Sayin’

A world away, magic is about to happen

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Kevin

LINVILLE FALLS, N.C.—In Atlanta, things are happening. It’s the Saturday of Labor Day Weekend, and the downtown streets are filled, quite literally, with colorful characters, as the Dragon Con Parade—a rich pageant of fairies, pirates, superheroes, Star Wars stormtroopers, vampire … Continue reading →

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The Curious Case of Frost/Nixon

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Kevin

Yesterday, I discussed how the Oscars are perceived by many as the official record of the best pictures, performances and achievements in the year in cinema—all of which was a lengthy preamble to what I’m here to say today. Since … Continue reading →

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The Academy Is … not that important

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Kevin

I don’t really invest much thought or emotion into the Academy Awards, beyond what my job requires. I liked the Oscars much better as a small child, when I labored under the impression that they were voted on in real … Continue reading →

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The customer isn’t always right

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Kevin

You’ve probably heard about Steven Slater, the flight attendant who allegedly cursed out a passenger over the loudspeaker, grabbed some beer and exited the plane via the emergency slide. Apparently, he was fed up after taking some abuse from a … Continue reading →

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Welcome to my island!

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Kevin

Pull up a chair and make yourself at home. Don’t mind the cardboard boxes and buckets of paint; I’m still getting situated. There’s not much to look at yet, but you can read about me here and get some questions … Continue reading →

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