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Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’ Is a Perfect Example of How to Use Nostalgia Well

Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’ Is a Perfect Example of How to Use Nostalgia Well

It’s been a long time since I’ve watched something that nails my favorite tropes and narrative ideas with this much accuracy.

Jul 24, 2016

Celebrating ‘Silverhawks,’ ‘Mighty Orbots,’ ‘Kidd Video’ & Other Classic Cartoons

Celebrating ‘Silverhawks,’ ‘Mighty Orbots,’ ‘Kidd Video’ & Other Cl...

Time may not be kind to all of these cartoon series but my inner twelve-year-old still loves them.

Jun 18, 2016

Please, For the Love of All That Is Holy, Optimize Your Website’s Images

Please, For the Love of All That Is Holy, Optimize Your Website’s I...

Websites can never be too fast, which means that website images can never be too small.

Jun 4, 2016

12 of My Favorite Songs by The Cure

12 of My Favorite Songs by The Cure

Originally written to celebrate the impending release of the ‘Disintegration’ reissue in 2010.

Jun 3, 2016

Finding Grace in a Bowl of Strawberries

Finding Grace in a Bowl of Strawberries

I can’t imagine food alternatives really stacking up to the simple-yet-sublime pleasures of freshly picked strawberries.

Apr 12, 2016

Isao Takahata’s ‘Only Yesterday’ Has an Absolutely Perfect Ending

Isao Takahata’s ‘Only Yesterday’ Has an Absolutely Perfect Ending

As someone who is prone to nostalgic musings, I always find the film’s final minutes deeply moving.

Feb 28, 2016

6 Ideas for Building a Better Blog Network

6 Ideas for Building a Better Blog Network

Blog networks can be powerful tools, but there’s plenty of room for improving how they support their bloggers.

Jan 1, 2016

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