Political Disillusionment
⚠️ Warning: Political Rant Okay, this is one of the few politically related posts I make each year because politics are so divisive. So here’s your warning: if you’d rather not r…
Michael’s Journal
A quiet place for thoughts, tech, and reflections.
2026
Better Health, Bigger To-Do List
A cluttered desk overflowing with DVDs, game controllers, and a computer setup highlights the challenge of balancing a busy to-do list with the pursuit of better health and prod…
📺 Watched Fallout (2024) on Prime Video
⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: MAJOR SPOILERS In the desolate wasteland of New Vegas, three survivors and their loyal dog embark on a perilous journey through a post-apocalyptic world wher…
🍿 Watched The Tank (2025) on Prime Video
⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: FULL SPOILERS My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3/5 stars) I thought it was partly a drama and partly a horror movie. It was engaging and it also made me think about how histo…
🍿 Watched TRON: Ares (2025) on Disney+
⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: FULL SPOILERS My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐½ (3.5/5 stars) A solid, if unremarkable, entry in the Tron series. Jared Leto stands out, and the plot introduces a novel twist:…
Article I Was First for a Reason
This is your Content Warning: this is going to be a Political Rant Flexing the power of Article I, this bold graphic underscores the enduring strength and influence of legislati…
Finally, Great Heart News
Great news today at my follow-up with my hypertrophic cardiomyopathy specialist. Camzyos is really starting to work. My most recent echo earlier this week was excellent, and so was…
🍿 Watched The Pickup (2025) from Amazon Prime
⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: MILD SPOILERS When the heist goes right: Meet the trio behind the biggest score of their lives in 'The Pickup'. My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3/5 stars) "The Pickup" serve…
Spooky Full Moon January 2, 2026
I just had to snap a photo when I saw this scene. A full moon peeking out from behind those clouds. It was such a dramatic, moody sight with the silhouettes of trees just barel…
My 2025 in Review
Amidst a cascade of light and time, a visionary crafts his dreams for 2025, blending art and aspiration in his timeless sanctuary. I thought I would give a roundup from my point…