Author Archives: Rob Kaas
A Search for Meaning
what does it mean?
Day One
They say life is just a series of moments, compounded on top of each other, and smooshed together in one long (if you’re lucky) montage of good and bad decisions. They also say that your life is your story, that you choose how to write your own chapter in this crazy intergalactic social experiment. WhicheverContinue reading “Day One”
ZACK SNYDER’S JUSTICE LEAGUE (2021)
HBO Max | 2021NOW STREAMING 2021 is already shaping up to be a very odd year. Entering the second year of a global pandemic that has had an enormous financial impact on literally every area of the world, it’s an unprecedented time to be alive and consuming media. Warner Bros. made the shocking announcement lastContinue reading “ZACK SNYDER’S JUSTICE LEAGUE (2021)”
Artifacts Of My Past
in 1988, Burger King had a promotional crossover with DC Comics and their Super Powers toy line. You might think this would primarily involve the addition of DC toys in their kid’s meals, but what it actually meant was something every child of every decade loved and had an intense passion for: Cups and characterContinue reading “Artifacts Of My Past”
State of the Soul
2020 is behind us and while 2021 has not yet done much in way of proving itself any different than the preceding year, I do believe a fair bit of optimism is in order moving forward. Times have been tough for us all. We’ve all had our own private struggles, to go along with aContinue reading “State of the Soul”
United State of Confusion
Yesterday marked the latest in the string of days making up the last four years that I have felt actively embarrassed to be called an American citizen. Looking around at my fellow countrymen and being disgusted and disappointed by what I have seen is an all too common thing these days, a practice I sincerelyContinue reading “United State of Confusion”
Seasonal Tidings and Words of Reflection
Much happened on the day of the winter solstice in the year of our lord two thousand and twenty. We witnessed the great conjunction of planets on the cosmic stage, a sight not seen in 800 years. And on the infinitely smaller stage of the scenery outside my window, the wind blew so harshly thatContinue reading “Seasonal Tidings and Words of Reflection”
On the Magic of Fleetwood Mac
It is one hundred percent entirely possible that Stevie Nicks was my very first celebrity crush. If you’re wondering why, watch the clip from Fleetwood Mac’s 1997 reunion concert special, The Dance. Growing up, my parents played a variety of fantastic music. Tom Petty, Eric Clapton, and most importantly, The Beatles. For my father, TheContinue reading “On the Magic of Fleetwood Mac”
Of Horror and Childhood
Even a man who is pure in heart, and says his prayers by night, may become a wolf, when the wolfsbane blooms, and the autumn moon is bright. When I was very young, my father made the decision to let me watch horror movies with him. This was an idea my mother would disagree with,Continue reading “Of Horror and Childhood”