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Movie Review: Gog (1954)

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Synopsis: After two scientists are killed at a top-secret underground lab building a space station, Dr. David Sheppard is called in to investigate and catch a potential saboteur. After more researchers are killed via clear acts of murder, Sheppard begins to suspect the lab's supercomputer, NOVAC, is behind the deaths with the help from the two robots it controls, Gog and Magog, and must find a way to stop it before it destroys the entire lab. Who's in it? The movie stars Richard Egan , Constance Dowling , Herbert Marshall , Valerie Vernon and John Wengraf . Review: I've had Gog in my movie library for longer than I can remember but never got around to watching it until this morning. I honestly didn't have much for expectations when it came to this film, but it turned out to be a good choice. The movie takes a little while to get going, with the early focus being a tour of the underground lab and introducing Dr. Sheppard (Egan) to the various characters while giving...
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Diet (A Poem)

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  Image courtesy of Pixabay I know I'm supposed to eat healthier. If I've heard it once, my doctor has told me at least twice. It's just how am I supposed to stick to a diet When the "bad" foods are the ones that taste so nice? That hot food section at the convenience store up the street is well, convenient. And I'd probably at least try a few more garden salads If it weren't for the green leafy stuff in them. I know the point is to keep my heart pumping until I'm old and gray. But is it really worth it When it means I need to watch what I eat on Taco Tuesday? Hey, don't get me wrong, I'm not saying I'm not trying. My spirit is strong, but my willpower is proving to be weak. Perhaps what I need to do is just give into the temptation now And try twice as hard next week. _________________________________________ In the Way (A Poem) Where the F*ck is My Phone? (A Poem) Drive at Night (A Poem)
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You Can't See Me, I'm Hiding

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I cut my walk a bit short today at lunch because I had no interest in tackling the hill when it is as humid as it is. On my way back to the car, I spotted this squirrel as it tried to hide from my view but still watched me.
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Some More Skunk Photos

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When I was surprised to see a skunk walking around behind my office, I thought it was just a one-time thing. That seemed to be confirmed yesterday, when it wasn't there when I arrived. However, when I got to the office today, it was once again up on the hill with its nose to the ground looking for food. I was able to get close enough to get some photos, mostly because it didn't seem to care I was there as long as I wasn't doing anything threatening.
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In-Flight

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It was a bit too "peopley" at the park today, limiting my ability to get any photos (though, on the plus side, I did get to pet a Pit Bull that came running over to me). On my way out of the park, however, I noticed this flock of pelicans flying around and was able to get a couple photos before they flew out of range.
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Movie Review: Fashion Model (1945)

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Synopsis: Dress store model Peggy Rooney is dating the store's stockboy, Jimmy O'Brien, leading to some jealousy when another model, Yvonne, shows interest in him. When Yvonne is found murdered and Jimmy becomes the primary suspect, Peggy tries to help him clear his name. However, when another model and the store's owner are also murdered, she becomes a suspect too. Who's in it? The movie stars Marjorie Weaver , Robert Lowery , Tim Ryan , Lorna Gray and Dewey Robinson. Review: I came across Fashion Model some time ago but while it sounded interesting, I didn't get an opportunity to watch it until this morning. Overall, I have to say it turned out to be a good choice. While primarily a comedy movie, the murder mystery was a solid one. You had three dead bodies, no clear motive, other than an expensive broach floating around the store, and no real suspects other than Jimmy (Lowery), who was caught with two of the bodies and had been overheard (in comical fashion)...
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Frog Photo

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My decision to take a walk at lunch today was made at the last minute because of on-and-off rain all morning (and now in the afternoon, so much for mowing the lawn later). I didn't get a ton of photos, mostly because I wasn't sure how long it would stay dry and rushed my walk as a result. I did, however, snap a photo of this frog, which was nice enough to pose for me.
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