Category Archives: Rob Cesternino

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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A wild week of TV, along with reflections on 60 Minutes and Survivor.

Posted on April 24, 2025 by AverageAndy

**** Spoilers **** Some crazy things this week on two of the shows I am watching and enjoying. First, on 9-1-1, after 8 seasons, we said goodbye to Captain Bobby Nash (Played by the great Peter Krause). His character died … 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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Survivor 48 Premiers tonight

Posted on February 26, 2025 by AverageAndy

Hard to imagine it’s been almost 25 years since Survivor Borneo premiered on May 31, 2000. From the opening note, I was hooked, and I have been fan ever since. When Survivor Season 48 premieres tonight (Wednesday, February 26, 2025), … 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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