I decided to catch up with the Marvel Cinematic Universe. You know, Ms. Marvel is a pretty good series. It's about a 16-year-old girl named Kamala Khan who finds a mysterious bangle that awakens powers within her. It sounds cheesy, but it's well executed and there's way more going on in the story.

I've never seen a series that focused on Pakistani-American culture and the rituals of modern Muslim life. The activist Malala Yousafzai seems to like as well, seeing it as a positive representation. I may have learned a thing or two. It's warm, it's funny, the characters are likable enough, and Kamala's powers are pretty cool, even if they're pretty different from the comics. The action can be a little shaky-cam with a million cuts at times, but it's not too bad. Don't expect non-stop superhero action throughout. It's just as much a coming-of-age drama featuring normal teenage shenaniganry, which I like. It's cute. It's just a fun little mini series, though it's probably aimed at a younger, but hey, enjoyed it.

Yeah, it's a welcome addition to the MCU with fresh ideas and a unique charm. I think it's...marvelous.

Hello, friend. I hope you're doing well. Hang in there, drink plenty of water, give someone you care about a hug.

In the Twilight Zone, Mr. Rodriguez faces a choice—to accept this mirrored world or to defy it. He must decide if he can find meaning in a world where all the rules have been rewritten, where the unexpected becomes the new normal. Mr. Rodriguez stands at a digital crossroads, controller in hand, pondering his fate.



My sister has a possum (opossum) as a pet. Wild animals absolutely shouldn't be kept as pets...but darn if he wasn't the sweetest little guy. Oh my gosh. I got to possumsit and he was as docile and friendly as a lazy cat. We ate tomatoes together, a real bonding moment.

They just kinda showed up. No one invited you, buster. But I guess it's okay.

Call me bold, but I've been putting vinegar on everything lately. I can see why it's been enjoyed for thousands of years. It's not very pleasant on its own, but it slaps when added to things: sandwiches, salads, rice, noodles, potatoes, vegetable soup, macaroni; the list continues probably. I've become Muriel from Courage the Cowardly Dog.

🐢

There's a line from Book I of Virgil's Georgics that really spoke to me. Depending on the translation, it goes something like: "The first rule of farming is to never expect an easy way". On the surface, the Georgics is a dusty old poem about farming instructions, but it's secretly a book about dealing with the inevitable misfortunes of life. You know, some things are just out of our control. You can do everything right, and a storm can still barge in and tear it all down. We can't control the weather, but we can control how we respond to it. The Georgics have a lot in common with the much more recent Serenity Prayer. Maybe you've heard it: "Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference". Both are about the importance of knowing and accepting our limits and having the resilience to press on through life's many challenges. Also, if you just want to know what type of wood to build your plough out of, Virgil is your guy!

If you're still with me, thank you. I think you're pretty cool. You numba one :-)