Just a small note before I begin the Top 5 this week. I will be listing my top 5 cities in which to have a vacation, but I am only choosing from cities I have actually visited for some length of time. Therefore, I will not be extolling the virtues of Paris, Belize, Rio de … Continue reading Sam’s Friday Top 5: Vacation Cities
5. Clever Gretel This tale was probably forgotten over the years due to the strong nature of its heroine. Fairy tales we remember tend to be the ones with damsels in distress, but Gretel in this story is smart and strong of character. She needs no saving, which is one reason I admire the tale. … Continue reading Sam’s Friday Top 5: Forgotten Folk Tales
As the Oscars once again arrive on schedule, I am reminded of the movies that won’t be invited to partake in the festivities. There are many movies released every single year. Some are fantastically lucrative at the box office (The Avengers), some are critical darlings (Django Unchained), and some are epic in their scope (Argo). … Continue reading Sam’s Friday Top 5: Underrated Movies
5. How I Met Your Mother I love, love, love the premise of this show, even though I still don’t quite get how Bob Saget’s voice is supposed to be that of future Ted. But, whatever. It doesn’t take away from the funny nature of the show. Barney has evolved into a character that has … Continue reading Sam’s Friday Top 5: Current Sitcoms
It’s that time of year again (okay, with me it’s always that time of year), when Cupid floats by shooting girls and boys with love-soaked arrows, when love songs are more prevalent, and when people who don’t have significant others seem to hate those of us who do (I mean, what’s with this “Love Sucks” … Continue reading Sam’s Friday Top 5: Romantic Comedies
I decided to use the Top 5 this week to highlight 5 posts I’ve read elsewhere in the blogosphere that stood out to me. There’s something to be said for a nicely worded passage, or a deftly turned phrase, and these 5 have it all. The interesting thing about these 5 posts is that they’re … Continue reading Sam’s Friday Top 5: Other Posts By Freshly Pressed Bloggers
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