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This is an older photo, taken about three years ago. I just came across it and figured I'd share it. In fact, I'm kind of hoping the squirrels stay out of that wind as much as they can today. It's pretty nasty out right now and I would hate to have them freezing to death on my front lawn.

Synopsis: A year after Donna's death, her daughter, Sophie tries to honor her legacy by reopening the resort she had started. As relationship issues and potentially disastrous weather threaten to spoil her big event, Sophie learns more about the adventure that led to her mother coming to Kalokairi and her relationship with Sophie's three fathers. You can read my review here:  https://wizzley.com/movie-review-mama-mia-here-we-go-again-2018/

Mouse is extra happy to have a roof over his head today. He knows we are supposed to have bad weather this week, complete with deadly wind chills and there's no better place for a cat like him to be than indoors. He would like to remind you to keep your pets inside during the cold weather so they can remain safe.

Shortly after I got up this morning, the power went out and remained out for about 2 1/2 hours. Probably wouldn't be a huge deal 99 percent of the time but, today, it also happened to be about 16 degrees below zero. Fortunately, the power/heat got turned back on before it got too cold in here. But, we're still trying to get my wife's wine cooler to work. It just beeps when it's plugged in and we can't find an answer online that works. I'm not looking forward to the super cold weather they are expecting next week, especially since it sounds like I might have to shovel snow on at least one of those days.

Synopsis: The talented but adulterous physician, Dr. John Christow, is murdered while attending a family get-together. When his body is discovered, his wife, Gerda, is standing over it holding a pistol. This was witnessed by famed detective, Hercule Poirot and Gerda is immediately the prime suspect. There's just one problem, the gun in her hand wasn't the same one that killed her husband. You can read my review here:  https://wizzley.com/book-review-the-hollow-1946/

Synopsis: A young woman wakes up inside a coffin at a rural funeral home with no memory of who she is or how she got there. She manages to escape the coffin but quickly learns there is a chrome-skull-wearing serial killer stalking her. With the local police offering no help, she must rely on some of the local townspeople to keep her safe. You can read my review here:  https://wizzley.com/movie-review-laid-to-rest-2009/

Product Description: Frozen Shrimp Pho Bowl meal kit from the Cedar Bay brand that is prepared on your stove top. I came across this product while at one of our local grocery stores yesterday afternoon and purchased it for $8.99. I wound up making it yesterday evening as a dinner for two for my wife and me. You can read my review here:  https://wizzley.com/review-of-cedar-bay-shrimp-pho-bowl-sous-chef-kit/

There are times when I'll admit, you are absolutely beautiful. And, perhaps there was a time, when I was younger, when I could say I loved you. But, let's face it, Winter, we have absolutely nothing in common. I love to wear shorts, garden and smell the wildflowers, three things that I just can't do with you. Sure, sledding is fun on occasion. But, I'm just not the kind of guy who likes wearing heavy coats and boots. Not to mention your mood swings are just terrible. OK, to be fair, I could say the same thing about my new love, Spring. But, at least when Spring throws a temper, I just have to worry about picking up branches. I don't have to use a shovel. So, while I won't say it wasn't great seeing you again, I think it's time for us to go our separate ways, at least for a while. I'm sure, if you keep looking, you'll find someone who will give you the passion you deserve. Image courtesy of Pixabay

Synopsis: Still mourning her mother's death, college student Tree Gelbman is reluctant to celebrate her birthday. While on her way to a party, she is stalked down and murdered by an assailant wearing a mask. She wakes up to discover she is re-living the same day and will continue to do so with the same result until she figures out who the killer is. You can read my review here:  https://wizzley.com/movie-review-happy-death-day-2017/

The Beaver Dam Family Center's current Open Skate schedule. If you are in the Beaver Dam area, this is a great, affordable way to spend some quality family time.

Synopsis: Australian cooking game show hosted by Adriano Zumbo and featuring amateur chefs completing themed desserts in a set amount of time. The two lowest-scoring contestants each week must compete in an elimination round that involved re-creating a Zumbo original dessert as close to the original as possible. You can read my review here:  https://wizzley.com/review-of-zumbo-s-just-desserts/

My parents called me a few minutes ago to tell me there were a couple hot air balloons flying by. I was able to get outside with my camera just as they were flying past the end of our street. My camera battery was almost dead but I did get a couple photos.

Synopsis: In 1989, Mary Mattock, who suffers from menstrual psychosis and is serving time in a psychiatric hospital for murdering her family, is raped by a prison guard and becomes pregnant. When she gives birth and is told the baby was still born, she goes on a killing spree at the hospital before being gunned down by the police. The anniversary of her death is celebrated by local high school students as "Blood Night." This is all fun and games until a group of teenagers, celebrating in 2008, apparently unleash her vengeful spirit. You can read my review here:  https://wizzley.com/movie-review-blood-night-the-legend-of-mary-hatchet-2009/

Product Description: Candy treat from the Costco Kirkland Signature brand consisting of crisp, wafer-sized biscuits covered in Belgian chocolate. I had a chance to sample this item over the course of the past few days after someone brought a box of the crepes to the office and left them sitting out for every one to try. You can read the review here:  https://wizzley.com/review-of-kirkland-signature-belgian-chocolate-crepes/

Unlike his brother, Echo (or, as I affectionately call him, Satan), Mouse is one of the most well-behaved cats I have ever had. He doesn't get into too much trouble, lets us sleep at night and has some quirky habits that make me wonder if maybe he's secretly a dog or was one in a past life. For one, this cat loves to be brushed. Yes, I'm certain there are cats out there that are the same way. But, I've had a lot of cats in my life and this is the first one I can say that about. He'll even stare at his brush until I pick it up and roll over on his back so I can get his belly. In addition to that, he'll follow our youngest daughter around the house like a puppy and, in the mornings, will sit outside her door waiting for her to get up. This morning, I was playing with him using one of his cat toys (a cheap one consisting of a piece of cork on the end of a wire that he loves). He managed to pull it out of my hand and had it on the other side of the living r...

Synopsis: After an elaborate FBI trap results in Jason Voorhees being blown up, the serial killer is finally believed to be dead. However, while his body was destroyed, his spirit still lives and has the ability to possess other people. This allows him to continue his killing spree while looking for one of his remaining three blood relatives. You can read my review here:  https://wizzley.com/movie-review-jason-goes-to-hell-the-final-friday-1993/

Synopsis: After killing more than 200 people, Jason Voorhees is finally captured by the government and is being held in a secret research facility. He manages to escape custody and kills everyone inside the facility except for a government scientist who lures him into a cryogenic chamber before freezing him and herself. Nearly 450 years later, their frozen bodies are discovered by a team archaeologists exploring the now-abandoned Earth and brought on board their space ship where Jason once again rises from the dead and goes on a killing spree. You can read my review here:  https://wizzley.com/movie-review-jason-x-2001/

Synopsis: The Enterprise agrees to go on a rescue mission in a previously uncharted nebula only to be ambushed by the villainous Krall, an alien that is determined to start a war with the Federation using an ancient bio weapon. With the Enterprise destroyed, most of his crew captured and no way to call for help, Kirk must figure out a way to stop Krall's plan. You can read my review here:  https://wizzley.com/movie-review-star-trek-beyond-2016/

Synopsis: Despite doubts about his credibility, the Enterprise crew follows orders and allows a Federation scientist ( Stanley Kamel ) to run propulsion experiment using the ship's warp drive. The experiment has an unexpected result and the ship is sent to the far edge of the universe. However, Wesley ( Wil Wheaton ) doesn't believe the experiment was the cause and, instead, believes an alien assistant ( Eric Menyuk ) is behind it. You can read my review here:  https://wizzley.com/star-trek-the-next-generation-episode-review-where-no-one-has-gone-before/

Synopsis: Game show/baking show featuring three amateur bakers trying to re-create two complicated baking masterpieces in a set time limit. The winner of each episode takes home $10,000. The contestants are judged by show host Nicole Byer, professional baker Jacques Torres and a random celebrity judge. You can read my review here:  https://wizzley.com/review-of-nailed-it/