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Have you seen THE BOYS on Amazon Prime?

The Boys

I'll start by saying that I'm a HUGE fan of superhero stories.

I've devoured countless comic books and watched every superhero movie and TV show I can find.

So, when I first heard about "The Boys," I was definitely intrigued.

Little did I know that I was about to embark on one of the most exciting and daring TV experiences in recent memory.

"The Boys" is a breath of fresh air in the world of superhero content.

It takes the classic superhero tropes and flips them on their heads, painting a picture of a world where superheroes aren't always the paragons of virtue and justice we've come to expect.

Instead, they're deeply flawed individuals who grapple with the immense power they wield, sometimes with catastrophic results.

The story revolves around a group of vigilantes called "The Boys" who are hell-bent on exposing the corrupt and dangerous superheroes, known as "The Seven," who have been abusing their power behind the scenes.

The show is based on the comic book series by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, and it masterfully adapts the source material's gritty, subversive tone.

What I love most about "The Boys" is how it humanizes both the heroes and the vigilantes.

The characters are complex and layered, each with their own motivations and backstories that make them feel relatable and real.

The show doesn't shy away from exploring the darker aspects of their personalities, making it a character-driven drama as much as it is a superhero action show.

The performances are top-notch, with Karl Urban stealing the show as the gruff and ruthless Billy Butcher.

Antony Starr is equally fantastic as Homelander, the twisted and terrifying leader of The Seven.

The rest of the ensemble cast, including Jack Quaid, Erin Moriarty, and Laz Alonso, also deliver strong performances that draw you into their respective character arcs.

One thing I must mention is that "The Boys" is not for the faint of heart.

It's an incredibly violent and graphic show that doesn't shy away from depicting the brutal consequences of superpowers run amok.

The violence is often shocking, but it serves a purpose in the narrative, highlighting the corrupting influence of power and the blurred lines between good and evil.

In conclusion, "The Boys" is an absolute must-watch for any superhero fan looking for a fresh, bold, and daring take on the genre.

It's a thrilling, suspenseful, and darkly comedic series that will leave you on the edge of your seat, eagerly awaiting the next episode.

Just be prepared for some jaw-dropping moments and a wild ride unlike any other superhero story out there.

You can binge watch three seasons on Amazon Prime this weekend.

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Have you seen THE BOYS on Amazon Prime?

The Boys

I'll start by saying that I'm a HUGE fan of superhero stories.

I've devoured countless comic books and watched every superhero movie and TV show I can find.

So, when I first heard about "The Boys," I was definitely intrigued.

Little did I know that I was about to embark on one of the most exciting and daring TV experiences in recent memory.

"The Boys" is a breath of fresh air in the world of superhero content.

It takes the classic superhero tropes and flips them on their heads, painting a picture of a world where superheroes aren't always the paragons of virtue and justice we've come to expect.

Instead, they're deeply flawed individuals who grapple with the immense power they wield, sometimes with catastrophic results.

The story revolves around a group of vigilantes called "The Boys" who are hell-bent on exposing the corrupt and dangerous superheroes, known as "The Seven," who have been abusing their power behind the scenes.

The show is based on the comic book series by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, and it masterfully adapts the source material's gritty, subversive tone.

What I love most about "The Boys" is how it humanizes both the heroes and the vigilantes.

The characters are complex and layered, each with their own motivations and backstories that make them feel relatable and real.

The show doesn't shy away from exploring the darker aspects of their personalities, making it a character-driven drama as much as it is a superhero action show.

The performances are top-notch, with Karl Urban stealing the show as the gruff and ruthless Billy Butcher.

Antony Starr is equally fantastic as Homelander, the twisted and terrifying leader of The Seven.

The rest of the ensemble cast, including Jack Quaid, Erin Moriarty, and Laz Alonso, also deliver strong performances that draw you into their respective character arcs.

One thing I must mention is that "The Boys" is not for the faint of heart.

It's an incredibly violent and graphic show that doesn't shy away from depicting the brutal consequences of superpowers run amok.

The violence is often shocking, but it serves a purpose in the narrative, highlighting the corrupting influence of power and the blurred lines between good and evil.

In conclusion, "The Boys" is an absolute must-watch for any superhero fan looking for a fresh, bold, and daring take on the genre.

It's a thrilling, suspenseful, and darkly comedic series that will leave you on the edge of your seat, eagerly awaiting the next episode.

Just be prepared for some jaw-dropping moments and a wild ride unlike any other superhero story out there.

You can binge watch three seasons on Amazon Prime this weekend.

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It was all over.

He could tell by the look in her eyes.

But he wasn’t heartbroken.

Maybe he knew it was coming.

Until she turned up dead and he was suspect number one.

He was too drunk to remember what happened.

Except trying to find out who murdered his wife and tried to frame him for it drops him in a grift lifted straight from the papers.

And if he can’t find the real killer, the whole mess is going to fall on him.

Fans of fast paced quick who dun it’s are going to enjoy this story as they try to pick out the killer too.

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It was all over.

He could tell by the look in her eyes.

But he wasn’t heartbroken.

Maybe he knew it was coming.

Until she turned up dead and he was suspect number one.

He was too drunk to remember what happened.

Except trying to find out who murdered his wife and tried to frame him for it drops him in a grift lifted straight from the papers.

And if he can’t find the real killer, the whole mess is going to fall on him.

Fans of fast paced quick who dun it’s are going to enjoy this story as they try to pick out the killer too.

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KNIGHT SHIFT – A Gnome’s Tale

Once upon a time, in a far-off land, there was a gnome named Belcher.

He was unlike any other gnome in the land.

Belcher was a fierce warrior with a burly beard and a love for adventure.

One day, he was squired to a knight named Sir Reginald, who was known for his bravery and gallantry.

Belcher and Sir Reginald were tasked with hunting down a ferocious dragon that was causing chaos in the nearby villages.

They set out on their journey, with Sir Reginald leading the way, and Belcher following close behind.

As they trekked through the forest, Belcher noticed that Sir Reginald seemed more interested in boasting about his past conquests than actually fighting the dragon.

But Belcher wasn't too worried.

He knew he was more than capable of taking down the beast himself.

Eventually, they reached the dragon's lair.

Sir Reginald drew his sword and prepared to charge, but Belcher pushed him aside and said, "I've got this."

And with that, he charged into battle.

Belcher fought bravely, dodging flames and slashing at the dragon with his sword.

Sir Reginald just stood back and watched, looking quite impressed.

But the real hero was Belcher, who landed the final blow and slayed the dragon.

When they returned to the kingdom, the people cheered and praised Sir Reginald for his bravery.

He basked in the glory, soaking up all of the attention.

But Belcher knew the truth.

He had done all of the work and fighting, and Sir Reginald had just stood by and watched.

So, he decided to play a little prank on Sir Reginald.

The next time they were in front of a large crowd, Belcher stepped forward and said, "I'd just like to take a moment to give credit where credit is due. Sir Reginald was absolutely brilliant in this battle. He managed to keep his eyes open the whole time, and he didn't trip over any rocks. It was really quite impressive."

Sir Reginald looked confused, but the crowd laughed and cheered.

Belcher had outsmarted him and made him look like a fool.

From that day forward, Sir Reginald was known as the knight who didn't do much, and Belcher became a legend in his own right.

And so, Belcher and Sir Reginald continued on their adventures, with Belcher doing all of the work and fighting, and Sir Reginald getting all of the credit.

But that was okay with Belcher.

He knew the truth, and that was all that mattered to him.

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Rip Campbell never expected to be mistaken for a notorious outlaw, but when his best friend is wrongly accused of a crime and thrown in jail, he knows he has to clear his name. With time running out and his friend's life on the line, Rip sets out to uncover the truth and bring the real culprit to justice. Along the way, he'll have to outwit dangerous enemies and navigate the treacherous terrain of the Old West. Will he be able to save his friend before it's too late? Find out in this thrilling tale of honor, loyalty, and justice in the wild frontier.

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It’s too much, she said.

Normally I hear that after a date.

In bed.

Just kidding.

I’m more used to, is that it?

And the slap that follows the answer.

Which is he or she who finishes first is the winner!

I didn’t make the rules of racing.

I just live them.

But she was not talking about racing.

Or dating.

She was referring to the vast number of promotional giveaways I send out.

It’s a lot, she said.

And even if I refrained from the familiar dive into the gutter, at least you know I’m thinking it.

Yes, it is a lot.

I’m a giver.

Plus, you never know what you’re going to find.

Sometimes, you have to sift through a lot of chatter to find that golden nugget that lets you know you’ve struck the motherlode.

By that I mean eighteen books of awesome.

Like Kyla Stone.

I ate up her 7 book series on EMP.

Gave up book 3 on the nuclear one.

It just felt… familiar.

And yet, I dropped back into Lee Child and chowed down on Killing Floor, Gone Tomorrow, The Sentinel and Blue Moon all in just a week.

This might be my third time through.

Then when the dogs wouldn’t let me sleep, I popped over to SCYFY and caught Harry Potter’s Prisoner of Azkaban for the “so high I can’t count” showing and watched it through.

It made me want to dive back into the series again, even though I just read it back in December.

Why do we do that?

Why do we revisit some familiar tales only to not enjoy other “felt like I read it before” stories?

Maybe it’s comfort. Maybe it’s nostalgia.

Or someone told me once that the reason we love old stories revisited is because we are not the same person we were when we read them the first time.

A literary twist on it’s not you, it’s me.

I have to deal with the fact that I’m some folks Kyla Stone, and some others Lee Child.

Which could apply to a lot of situations in life.

And if you are like me, who likes you sometimes depends on the day.

Even down to the hour.

I wish I could advise you not to care, but it is a lesson I am constantly working on.

The whole, I don’t give a flip attitude is a good one to foster.

Because in the grand schemes, opinions do not matter.

There are too many variables.

I interviewed this week to be a Marketing Director at a Trucking Company.

They seemed impressed despite the lack of certified credentials on my resume.

I also got a rejection email from a call center where I applied to be a customer service agent.

They said they were looking for a different kind of candidate.

I have over twelve years of call center experience all the way to bottom level management.

Which told me one thing.

Nobody knows nothing.

Everyone thinks they know, but they don’t.

Some kid sees I graduated in the 90’s and thinks old.

Some guy five years older than me sees me as a peer who has spent five years retraining in a new skill set.

Perspective.

Are they both right?

Who knows.

Does it matter?

Nope.

Sometimes I wish it did, but man plans and God laughs.

Lady luck and the universe don’t give a flip who wins the race.

Sometimes it goes to the bold.

Sometimes it goes to the gifted.

Unless you’re on a date with me.

Then you better hurry up or I’m going to win.

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It’s the thought that counts.

I’ve long been an advocate of giving gifts.

Not so good at getting them though.

I am at a point in my life where minimalism should take over.

I think everyone should reach that stage of life where it’s more about clearing out and cleaning up than getting more.

Check your closets.

Check your drawers.

Where are you going to put it all?

My grandfather was a pack rat.

Part of his depression era mentality growing up with almost never enough.

His philosophy was to keep it all, just in case you might need it.

And when he died, my uncle, aunt and father rented a long dumpster and threw it all away.

A lifetime of news clippings and records and notes and almost eighty years of history tossed in a trash can and hauled off to a landfill.

One of the things they ran across that I thought was neat?

A clipping of me in my teenage modeling debut.

I worked after school at a department store downtown called Cohen’s and they ran weekly ads in the Pine Bluff Commercial.

At one point, I was recruited to show off the new Spring line up of blazers and Duckheads, and my picture went into an ad.

My papaw clipped it and tucked it into a treasure box and never told anyone about it.

Only discovered after he was gone.

And tossed in the trash.

Maybe some future archeologist will uncover it and make up a tale about it, putting clues together from sifted garbage.

I do not want to put that on my kids.

Not the tales of their father being turned legend by an Indiana Jones born five hundred years from today, but cleaning out my closet.

So I try to get rid of stuff.

Donate. Sell. Sometimes trash.

The plan is to go out of the world much like I came into it, screaming, naked and soaking wet.

Fifty years from now, so I have time.

Which is, in itself, sometimes a problem.

Because of Hallmark.

Long ago, I decided to give my children “experiences” instead of “Stuff.”

And I wanted more of the same.

Except

#10, the ten year old, likes to give too.

He got me a coffee mug for my birthday last year.

He knew I liked The Mandalorian and picked one up.

I use it every day, and I see him notice me using it.

For Valentine’s Day, he got me an Office Mug.

And he will see me use it every day.

I won’t tell him about getting rid of two older mugs in the cabinet, to make room for the one new one.

Those weren’t gifts from him anyway.

But I thought his thought was well done.

Because a gift that can be used, and re used and used again is akin to an experience.

Hell, pouring the dark nectar of the gods into a gift every day might even be considered an experience.

And that’s a thought that makes me smile.

I hope you find a reason to smile today.

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