Category Archives: Movies

The Hunger Games (Sunrise on the Reaping) and other thoughts for mid May 2025

Posted on May 13, 2025 by AverageAndy

I just finished reading “Sunrise on the Reaping”, the 5th book in the Hunger Games universe (The 2nd prequel after the original trilogy). I have really enjoyed all of Suzanne Collins Hunger Games books, and this one did not disappoint. … Continue reading →

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We should celebrate things more often

Posted on April 16, 2025 by AverageAndy

One Monday, six women (Katy Perry, Gayle King, Lauren Sánchez, Kerianne Flynn, Aisha Bowe, and Amanda Nguyen) blasted off on Blue Origin’s New Shepard space rocket for an 11-minute trip into space. Blue Origin is Jeff Bezos’s company, which is … Continue reading →

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VIP Val Kilmer

Posted on April 3, 2025 by AverageAndy

I was very sad to see that the great actor Val Kilmer passed away at the age of 65. He starred in a slew of great films in the 1980s (Top Gun, Real Genius, Top Gun) and 1990s (The Doors, … Continue reading →

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Monday, Monday

Posted on March 31, 2025 by AverageAndy

Been a while, so let’s get right into things The New York Mets opened their 2025 season in Houston and lost 2 of 3 to the Astros. They pitched OK, but the offense decided to wait a bit before getting … Continue reading →

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Familiaris – David Wroblewski

Posted on March 10, 2025 by AverageAndy

Back in the summer of 2009, while on vacation in Dewey Beach, DE, I was looking for a new book to read. There was a local bookstore in town promoting summer books to read. Looking at the list of recommendations, … Continue reading →

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Hope all is well

Posted on March 4, 2025 by AverageAndy

It’s been almost a week since Survivor 48 premiered, and I am finally getting around to jotting down a few thoughts and observations. I enjoyed the first episode, although I felt a little blah as there was really no contestant … Continue reading →

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As promised

Posted on February 19, 2025 by AverageAndy

Out and about again, and have a few minutes to jot some things down Survivor 48 premieres 1 week from today (Wednesday, February 26th, 2025). In NYC, besides the Survivor Beach Party (See previous post), there is also a watch … Continue reading →

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Eight Days later

Posted on February 18, 2025 by AverageAndy

Been 8 days since I last wrote. Time goes fast when you look back at some things, while time seems to slow to a halt while looking back at other things Over the last 8 days we have had three … Continue reading →

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<Here we go again>

Posted on February 10, 2025 by AverageAndy

Out and about on a Monday, looking for a new job, and reflecting on the past week. My mind is a bit scattered, and I am having a tough time focusing and am hoping that writing stuff down on this … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning Update

Posted on January 27, 2025 by AverageAndy

Kicking off another week of job searching. Hopefully, todays the day, and something comes my way “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you”. Matthew 7:7 First … Continue reading →

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