[DISCLAIMER] It was my late friend Wendy who introduced me to the song “Flagpole Sitta” by alternative rock band Harvey Danger, from their album Where Have All the Merrymakers Gone? (1997). Lyrics from the chorus include, “I’m not sick, but I’m not well.” Wendy was a nurse by education, experience, and trade. Therefore, she was used to caring for people who were sick. Simultaneously, if memory serves, the vanity plate on Wendy’s vehicle related to the cited lyrics from Ha

[DISCLAIMER] In childhood, my sisters and I owned a vinyl record of the controversial live-action/animated musical drama film Song of the South (1946). Although I’m biracial (white and black), I’m not offended by my beliefs about the film’s racial dynamics. I’ll explain this view in a bit. Based on the collective written stories Uncle Remus: His Songs and His Sayings: The Folk-Lore of the Old Plantation (1886) by Joel Chandler Harris, the film follows a young boy named Jo

[DISCLAIMER] When undergoing graduate studies for social work (2012-2014), I’d already earned a master’s degree in counseling (2009-2011). In both graduate programs, I participated in amateur photography, as well as having used the tools of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). Regarding the photo above, I set out for an evening of nighttime photography in 2013. I wanted to capture the scenic Pennybacker Bridge in Austin, Texas—where I attended the University of Texas

[DISCLAIMER] *The Sheep Detectives (2026) spoilers contained herein. Photo credit, property of Amazon MGM Studios, Sony Pictures Releasing International, et al., fair use A Sucker for Anthropomorphism Admittedly, I’m a sucker (a person irresistibly attracted by something specified) for anthropomorphism (the ascribing of human personality, appearance, conduct, cognition, or other attributes to non-human entities, often including non-human animals). Allow me to explain.

[DISCLAIMER] When providing professional care for mental, emotional, and behavioral health (collectively “mental health”), I predominately use Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). For those who remain unfamiliar with this psychotherapeutic modality, allow me to discuss one of its tools. REBT uses the ABC model to illustrate that when an undesirable Action occurs and you Believe an unhelpful narrative about the event, it’s your unfavorable assumption, not the occurren

[DISCLAIMER] Early in graduate school for counseling, I chose to practice Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), developed by the late psychologist Albert Ellis (AE), which is an active-directive form of psychotherapy (often referred to as “therapy”). About this type of therapy, one source states: Active-Directive Therapy is significantly more helpful to more people than is passive, less active therapy. Effective therapists not only listen carefully to their clients an

[DISCLAIMER] *Obsession (2025/2026) spoilers contained herein. Photo credit, property of Blumhouse Productions, Focus Features, Universal Pictures, et al., fair use Why on Earth Would I Pay Attention to Reddit? To strengthen my practice of providing care for mental, emotional, and behavioral health (collectively “mental health”), I often peruse Reddit to obtain knowledge, wisdom, and understanding about social trends affecting the field in which I work. “Why?” you may a

[DISCLAIMER] Photo credit, Designed by Magnific, fair use The world appears to have remained supersaturated in chaos over the past year or so, more than any other time within my faulty memory, as I’ve intentionally decided to focus on posting blog entries with niche topics. For instance, writing about fright that occurs when driving a vehicle. Regarding my personal and professional approach to care for mental, emotional, and behavioral health (collectively “mental health”

[DISCLAIMER] *Backrooms (2026) spoilers contained herein. Photo credit, property of North Road Films, A24, et al., fair use Backrooms Previously unfamiliar with the Backrooms, a fictional location invented in a 2019 thread on the imageboard website 4chan, or corresponding science fiction horror web series, Backrooms, I recently watched the film Backrooms (2026). Summarizing the plot, one source states: Backrooms, directed and co-written by 20-year-old YouTuber-turned-

[DISCLAIMER] *Hokum (2026) spoilers contained herein. Photo credit, property of Image Nation Abu Dhabi, Neon, et al., fair use I recently watched the supernatural horror film Hokum (2026). Succinctly summarizing the plot, one source states, “A horror writer visits an Irish inn to scatter his parents’ ashes, unaware the property is said to be haunted by a witch.” Before I continue any further, I’ll note that this was my first time seeing Irish actor Florence Ordesh in a