A Tragic Loss Goodbye Edward “Eddie” Kaspbrak, known to the world as James Ransone. The talented actor, recognized for his many memorable film roles, has sadly passed away by suicide at the age of 46. He died by hanging on Friday, December 19, 2025. Personal Reflections and Empathy This loss feels deeply personal, even though… Continue reading Remembering James Ransone (Edward “Eddie” Kaspbrak)
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Lessons from Bob Cratchit: Financial Lessons for the Holidays
Are you a Scrooge or Cratchit? During this time of year we can all turn into a little of both, but examining Bob Cratchit for his money flaws and Scrooge as well we can all learn from this fictional characters especially durning the holidays and how we spend and save money.
Freddy’s Nightmares: A Hidden Gem of 90s Horror TV
Do you remember one of the greatest Horror television shows that once existed Freddy's nightmares running for two season between 1988-1990. I remember this show fondly but not for the reason one would think. I was actually eight years old when it first came out, having watched the films. Mom and dad were divorced and… Continue reading Freddy’s Nightmares: A Hidden Gem of 90s Horror TV
In Honor of Apollo Creed – RIP
Where would Rocky Balboa be with out Apollo Creed. The actor who played Apollo Carl Weathers passed peacefully on February 1st, 2024. A accomplished actor, athlete and director. As a Rocky loved , I can not imagine Rocky without Carl Weathers playing Apollo as he was meant for that role. In actuality when Sly Stallone made… Continue reading In Honor of Apollo Creed – RIP
Weekly Feature #3: Stories From a Child’s Past : The Monster That Ate – Reintroduction
The last two stories have shown you the depth of my imagination but of course we are not finished just yet, as there will be more to share with you. This week's story goes deeper in the idea of monsters, which was something that regulary ingested with my appitite for movies with monsters. Having growing… Continue reading Weekly Feature #3: Stories From a Child’s Past : The Monster That Ate – Reintroduction
Weekly Feature #1: Stories from a Child’s Past: “IT” – Reintroduction
I have been thinking a lot about my childhood as a writer due to recently clearing out the garage and coming across old mementos, awards, report cards, birthday card and many of other documents from my past. A few years ago I created these weekly features of stories from a child's past which dives into… Continue reading Weekly Feature #1: Stories from a Child’s Past: “IT” – Reintroduction
Weekly Feature #3: Stories From a Child’s Past : The Monster That Ate
This weeks feature story from my childhood past is a real dozy, untitled piece of work, but some frightening in what was written. I have left the transcribed version in it's original context, which may drive some of you crazy because its one big run on sentence. I must have been in middle school between… Continue reading Weekly Feature #3: Stories From a Child’s Past : The Monster That Ate
Weekly Feature: Stories From a Child’s Past: The IT
I have always been a reader and a writer growing up and it until now it has been my escape in a way, an escape especially during my childhood, where I could imagine and create worlds and lose myself in a story that I wrote. For those who follow me on Twitter, many weeks go… Continue reading Weekly Feature: Stories From a Child’s Past: The IT