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About Joe Cummings

Aquarius. Traveler. Gamer. Writer. A New Parent. 4 of these things are easy. One is not. But the journey is that much better for the new people in my life. A life I want to share with others, to help them, maybe, to make them feel less alone, sure, to connect with the greater world, absolutely.

They Sunk My Battleship

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Joe Cummings

I was fortunate to attend an advance screening of the movie Battleship. Oh sure, it took me a week to write about it but, hey, it was a tough week.  However, I know everyone is waiting so here it is. … Continue reading →

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An Exotic Hotel

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Joe Cummings

Is it possible to like a movie based only on the actors? The answer, at least for me, is yes.  That movie is The Exotic Marigold Hotel. I went to see it on a cheap Tuesday.   The 7pm show.  Much … Continue reading →

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Killing Someone

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Joe Cummings

I had to kill someone today. No, not that one driver who drove in the multi-occupancy lane when he was the only one in the car.  Not the jackass at Revenue Canada who decided I owed more tax.  Not even the … Continue reading →

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Lost

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Joe Cummings

Vegas would like to report a crime. Someone has stolen her hair.   It was last seen just before she went into the groomer. She misses her hair a lot.  It kept her warm. If you happen to see it, please … Continue reading →

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Bear Essentials

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Joe Cummings

Ok, I’m not one to post movies or commercials or such silly things but today I’m gonna.  So there.  pffffft. I guess it was just that kind of day.  Everyone needs a hug.  

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Looking For Villains. Must Be Evil

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Joe Cummings

Where would a great story be without great villains?  Heath Ledger’s Joker.  Nurse Ratched.  Hannibal Lector.  Voldemort. But Game of Thrones may have outdone all those other shows.  By quality of the villain.  By quantity.  And by complexity. First, let’s … Continue reading →

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Game 5 Loss A Good Thing?

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Joe Cummings

Looking at the glass half full, I have come up with 5 reasons that this is a good thing. 1) I won’t be uber-angry at ref calls anymore.  This is a good thing for the doggies who worry they did … Continue reading →

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Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Joe Cummings

No, nothing Sci-Fi but that would be a cool thing to write about one time.  This is a mini-bucket list.  A 5 year plan. 1) Mardi Gras in Rio 2) Northern Lights in Alaska 3) The Great Wall of China … Continue reading →

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What the h*ll

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Joe Cummings

It was one of those days…. 1) Apparently air is no longer free.  It costs 50cents to fill up my tires now.  When did this happen? 2) NBC will be airing a Hannibal Lector TV series.  I kid you not.  … Continue reading →

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Cabin Fever

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Joe Cummings

Cabin in the Woods. Ok, you’ve seen this a thousand times.  A group of acne-free teenagers go to an isolated cabin in the woods for fun/drinking/sex only to be attacked/stalked/brutalized by some knife/ax/chainsaw weilding madman/clown/werevampire.   One by one they all die … Continue reading →

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