How to fix the Star Wars universe for the future. — I’m worried about the Star Wars Universe. That probably sounds strange, but it’s the same kind of worry I have regarding the DC Cinematic Universe. I look at what’s been done so far and what’s coming down the road, and I worry no one is in charge. …

I’m old. — I used to be a runner. When I was 17 and my only concerns were passing Algebra, gathering up the nerve to talk to the pretty girls in my class, and debating the merits of Mötley Crüe versus Def Leppard, I used to effortlessly run three to five miles a…

How The Golden Girls and Cobra Kai are like time travel. — Every night, my wife and I go to sleep to reruns of The Golden Girls. It is such a ritual that when Hallmark Channel ditches the sitcom during the Christmas season in favor of their signature non-stop holiday movies, we both long for their return in January. When The Golden…

It’s the first day of the year, and a new day dawns. What will I make of it? — December 31 means a great deal to me. It’s the last day of the year, of course. However, it’s also my mother’s birthday and the day I lost my right eye in a freak accident. My accident isn’t something I think about daily. I was only eight years old. When…

A short story for Christmas Day — Christmas is a time for family. No matter the season’s craziness, I’ve always believed family is the most crucial piece. When you are younger, Christmas is magic. At least for me, it included lots of decorations, a fully-formed plastic Christmas tree, maybe some caroling at my Grandmother’s house, and presents…

Going forward means you can’t look backward. — Boston’s second album is called Don’t Look Back. The title track’s lyrics are inspirational — A new day is breakin’/It’s been too long since I felt this way/I don’t mind where I get taken/The road is callin’/Today is the day While the song is probably more about the band on…

On being a fan. — There are fans who spend considerable amounts of money to turn their basements into shrines to sports teams, musicians, and bars. There are fair-weather fans who only like something if it’s popular or successful. There are anti-fans who maybe at one time in their life loved something, but only follow…

These are a few of my favorite things. — Thursday was Thanksgiving. I spent it with my family, my brother’s family, and my parents. We didn’t do it last year, so this year’s get-together was all the more special. We overate, watched a little football, and generally enjoyed each other’s company. As the year winds down, we generally celebrate…

Look at your life. Look at your choices. — Recently, my wife and I discussed technology and not being in the moment. I was asked how long I could go without my internet-connected phone or computer? Am I addicted to social media, constant updates, and instant validation? I was told I’m short, angrier, and distracted. It made me question…