Hello everyone!

With summer being halfway done. I decided to check in with everyone to see how they are doing. I skipped summer vacation this time for going back to school. I read five books, listened to 10 audiobooks and listened to 50 podcasts so far. I just wanted to gently remind everyone to make sure you take mental breaks and even talk a day, a span of an afternoon or vacation. You are not a robot and being burn out is definitely a thing. Take care of yourself and others.

The last time I wore this I was on my lunch break and decided to go across the street to Barnes and noble where they have a cafe. I open the door to the cafe side. Proceeded to order my drink and sat down at one of the tables. Then I noticed him. He looked nervous sitting there to the table next to mine. His leg was shaking and he kept turning his head to the window every couple of minutes and then his watch. He is probably waiting for someone I thought. I heard my name called out from the cafe saying that my drink was ready. I grabbed my drink and went back to the same spot I was before. I looked at back at the man’s table and saw that he was sitting across from a women. Her hair was made up, she had a black dress and glittery heels.

They must be on a date I thought to myself as I opened up a book I usually brought with me during my break. But my attention and ears belong to other table next to mine.

“This is my first date since my wife divorced me a year ago. It’s my first time using a dating app but I thought it’s time to start again, and jump into a pool that isn’t so shallow.” Thank you for meeting up with me. Let me get you something to drink.” She blushed and nodded her head. She told him that she would take a grande cappuccino with soy and he said that he would try the same.”

He got there drinks and went back to table. I then heard them exchange there past lives to each other before this moment. They talked about their jobs, trips they have recently taken, trips they would like to take maybe with each other. Children they had and what they were doing in their lives. As I pretend to turn the page on my book I saw the guy gently and slowly moved his hand forward until he touched the palm of her hand. As if she knew and was waiting for him to do something sweet as she was leaving her hand open on the table during the conversation. Then I felt my phone vibrate and I thought darn that’s my alarm. My break is over and I have to go back to work.

As I got up I had the urge to turn to the newly couple and say “I wish you all the best.” But I didn’t and wish I did. I often think about that couple. Especially when I wear that ring…..

This week I had the pleasure of interviewing IG acout: @burlinggame76!

1. Tell me a little about yourself:

“Hi, my name is Nathan. I love fast cars and even faster women. BUT SERIOUSLY… I could easily be described as a movie buff, through and through. I was born in California, raised in Oregon, moved to Texas in the mid-’90’s and have resided here ever since. No matter where I am, the one constant has always been cinema. 

As of late (and just like every other person in the world), I’ve been dabbling in the podcasting realm. The first being The Smooth Thrills Radio Hour, annual audio misadventures with my s’wonderful co-horts Jason Rutledge, Katie Davis and the occasional dash of Joe Francis for good measure. Then, there’s my latest endeavor, the A/V experience known as CineCraze. Okay, okay… maybe it’s not realy known at all! ACK!”

2. Can you talk a little about your podcast: CineCraze?

“CineCraze began several years ago as my movie-related blog and I’ve always wanted to take that further, so I finally decided to make it episodic and YouTube seemed like the perfect playground to do so. My aim is film discussion with a (hopefully) unique approach. There are only six episodes thus far, but I’m taking my time AND having a great time with it. I am particularly proud of the collaboration with filmmaker John Putch, where we did a deep dive into his truly independent movie trilogy, “Route 30.” I am so grateful for his friendship and the opportunity to participate in a forum for these underrated and often unseen gems. The stories surrounding how those passion projects were made is truly inspiring. And, above all, fun!”

3. What five movies are on your watch list for this summer?

“FIVE?! JUST FIVE?! PPPLEDGE PINNNN?! Well, there’s not much new fare on my radar, these days.

I always get on a kick for certain types of movies and, as of right now, I’m on a Vincent Price kick. Granted, I’ve seen many of his films time and time again, but rather than revisit them randomly, I’ve decided to watch his A.I.P. classics in consecutive order, which is a feat I have not done before. Also, the “In The Line Of Duty” franchise as a whole, which is a long-running series of films starring the likes of Michelle Yeoh, Cynthia Khan and Donnie Yen. That’s IF I can track them all down, of course.”

4. How many horror movie conventions have you been to? What are your top 3 favorite ones you went to and why? 

“I’ve been to a few random events here and there, but my constant groove will always be Texas Frightmare Weekend. Since the very beginning in 2006, I’ve been to them all. Every year is a standout for various reasons, so it’s hard to pick favorites. Of recent years, I would say the 2018 and 2019 shows were pretty damn special. Both of which had as much to do with the guests in attendance as well as the great friends I spent the weekend with. Awesome memories, for sure.”

5. Do you have any exciting news or events that you would like to share? 

“Well, we’re about to begin recording episodes for the fifth series/season of The Smooth Thrills Radio Hour. As always, we’ve got a solid list of films to chat about. Also, I’ve got some fun ideas in store for further CineCraze ventures. Where it all goes, well… we shall see!”

If you would like more information on Nathan. The following contact information is below:

IG: @burlingame76

Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/user/cinecrazedotcom

Website: http://smooththrillsradiohour.com/

This week I interviewed IG account: @queenbeegee77 !

1. Tell me a little about yourself:

“A Little about me. I am basically just a big kid. Very easy going. Big nerd. I grew up in San Diego CA. I used to be a teacher for the last  12 plus years for kids ages 4 to 12 in the greater San Diego area. I mainly taught enrichment classes like cooking and lego, sewing etc.. A couple years ago I moved to a very small town in Colorado where I’ve been ever since. “

2. How did you end up picking the house you’re currently living in?

“I picked the house I currently live in with my youngest son. We both had good vibes and I had dreams of this place before we got it. (My haunted house was my childhood home I inherited in SD)”

3. When did  you first realize it was haunted?

“I first realized that my childhood home was haunted when I noticed that other kids didn’t have the same experiences as me. When I would go to their houses they didn’t have ghosts there. It felt different. My uncle had passed away in my childhood house when he was 4 and he frequented my room and the main hallway. The land my childhood home was built on was previously used as a makeshift world War 2 training camp. Many accidental deaths happened there so the land was not good for homes. Also in the 50s there was a serial killer who made his way thru the area but not before killing women in this neighborhood to add to it all. 

The most creepy thing that happened to me which really persuaded me to move was I was laying down one night and I felt a hand grab my ankle real quick. Unmistakable ankle grab. It was terrifying. 

 I ended up having a TV show come out to figure out what was happening and that was even more traumatic for me. Their suggestion was we move because the land can’t be cleansed. So that was it. I made my plans to move and a couple years later I was able to get out. Best decision I’ve ever made. Sad to let the home go that I grew up in but happy to be away from all that bad that has built up in that neighborhood.  I had so many neighbors come up to me after the show I did and tell me their experiences with seeing things in their homes too. I was grateful for all the validation that came from the show I am just so private that it was hard to be so public and let cameras into my life and home for a week. “

4. What was the creepiest thing that has happened to you in the house?

“I never had any bad paranormal experience outside the home that I can recall but I started “seeing” things from the time I can remember. Most things were not scary per se but I was a kid who didn’t understand at the time why I would see these things. So it was definitely different. “