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One of the reasons I have a habit of watching The Big Bang Theory  reruns whenever I can't find anything else is, in addition to still getting laughs despite seeing the jokes dozens of times, it is one of the few shows that I legitimately cared about the characters. However, I am also one of the first to admit the six main characters also weren't always the best people, both to themselves and others. Here are what I feel were the worst moments for each of them: Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons) betrays his friends/business partners. Sheldon had a "condition" that gave him plenty of awful moments, but I think this was the biggest one.   The guidance system Sheldon built with Leonard (Johnny Galecki) and Howard (Simon Helberg) wouldn't have happened without all three of them working as equal partners. So, when Sheldon went behind their backs to redesign the system for the military by himself, it was a pretty big betrayal that frankly probably should have ended their frie...

Synopsis: In an alternate reality, 1970s America is run by a totalitarian government and most of the population lives in extreme poverty. Each year, young men representing all 50 states are given the opportunity to receive a large cash prize and one wish by participating in the Long Walk, a grueling event that has the men walking non-stop until only one remains. The catch - if a walker's pace falls below 3 miles per hour or they attempt to quit, they will be executed by the armed guards escorting them. Who's in it? The movie stars Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Mark Hamill , Judy Greer , Charlie Plummer and Garrett Wareing. Review: When I first saw the trailer for The Long Walk , I had a lot of doubts about the movie. For one, a lot of films developed from Stephen King books tend to fall flat and a dystopian movie featuring a bunch of people walking and talking for nearly two hours did seem like it would get dull quickly. As a result of that, I didn't bother watching th...

Synopsis: After more than two years at the front lines of the American Civil War, Union Captain John Harling is looking forward to being discharged and allowed to go home. However, his discharge is put on hold, and he is instead ordered to track a group of Confederate soldiers that were believed to be dead but are now causing death and destruction. Harling enlists the help of the soldiers' former commander, Col. Nehemiah Strayn, now a prisoner of war and learn, with the assistance of a mute but clairvoyant runaway slave, the men they are chasing have been brought back from the dead by an evil African entity brought to the United States by a slave trader. The movie also goes by the names Ghost Brigade , The Lost Brigade and Grey Knight . Who's in it? The movie stars Corbin Bernsen , Adrian Pasdar, Ray Wise , Cynda Williams, Martin Sheen and Billy Bob Thornton. Review: The Killing Box had been in my library for some time and, after canceling previous plans to watch it, I fin...

 Here are my thoughts from today's 39-22 Green Bay Packers loss at the Minnesota Vikings: That first Christian Watson catch was a thing of beauty. After Jordan Love had his career-long touchdown pass, Packers' fans should be salivating about the potential that pairing offers if Watson can stay healthy. Based solely on this game, I think Love finally has a number one receiver in Watson as well. They haven't had a true go-to guy since Davante Adams was traded Watson's rookie year.  At minimum, I like Love's weapons. Less was more this season, reducing the number of receivers on the roster but giving him players who can make plays. Even Matthew Golden, who unfairly was criticized for not being a big enough part of the offense last year, was earning his draft status. The PAT miss by Trey Smack brought back some bad memories of Green Bay's recent history of kicking problems.  He's young so I'm going to give him the benefit of the doubt though, especially aft...

Synopsis: After having a fight with her husband and seeing him kill himself right after, Harper takes a solo vacation to a small countryside village to cope with her grief. Not long after arriving, a strange, naked man follows her home from a walk in the woods and attempts to break in, prompting her to call the police. She then learns the other men in the village are also acting strangely toward her. Who's in it? The movie stars Jessie Buckley, Rory Kinnear, Gayle Rankin, Danny Stafford and Paapa Essiedu. Review: My youngest daughter and I looked for a movie to watch with my wife when she got home from her sewing studio yesterday and, since she likes horror films, picked one from that category. The film Men sounded interesting, so we picked that one. Two hours later, my opinion of the film was clear. "What the hell did I just watch?" Then, after some sleep and reflection, I reassessed that opinion. "What the hell did I watch last night?" The movie, frankly, ...

Since the birds are starting to migrate, I decided to fill all my bird feeders today (versus just a couple of them) and get them strategically placed around the yard. I had a bit of free time this afternoon, so I went outside with my camera to see if I could get some bird photos. It was a little more difficult than expected, both because they were extra active and wouldn't hold still and because the heavy cloud cover made it darker than I would have preferred. I did manage to get some though. Here is a selection: ___________________________________________________________________________ Here are some of my previous birdfeeder/yard photos: Just a Random Bird Feeder Photo Some Birdfeeder Photos Bird Feeder Photos (9/7/2026) Around the Yard