Statements of Opinion

#102 There is a phenomenon known as jump scares in previews and commercials for scary movies. It's when advertisements often use sudden loud noises, startling images, or unexpected appearances to grab people's attention and create a sense of tension or fear. But I just refer to it as scaring the living daylights out of me! And it's so wrong! In this episode I talk about why I hate i...

#101  I love a good movie! I also love a good Book! So what could be better than a good book to movie adaptation? Well, unfortunataley they are not all good. Book to movie adaptations have become increasingly popular in recent years. However, not all adaptations are successful, and some fail to capture the essence of the source material, disappointing fans of the books. I decided to look at a few...

#100  Woohoo, it's time to celebrate the 100th episode of Statements of Opinion! This is a remarkable achievement and I can only thank you, the listeners, for tuning in each week! I still enjoy creating new episodes, and I can't wait to create 100 more! So enjoy my brief stroll down memory lane and here's to many more successful episodes in the future!  Support the show

#099 These days, with more and more parents having to go back to work and with the cost of child care skyrocketing. we are seeing a return of the latchkey kid.  Having to come home before your parents get home from work means kids are alone for a few hours each day. The question that arises, is it ok, or is it neglect? Listen to the newest episode and see where I stand. You might be surprised. Or...

#098 You may have heard the recent news that Lady Gaga, an extremely popular and talented singer, is being sued by a woman who turned in two dogs that were basically kidnapped from Lady Gaga's assistant. The reward was never paid and so the woman is suing for over $500,000. But here in lies the rub: The woman was involved in the kidnapping incident to point that she pleaded no contest last mo...

#097 Well it seems that Netflix has created quite the uproar with new rules surrounding password sharing. Pretty soon no one will be able to share their Netflix account with anyone who lives outside of your primary household. So, I invited my sister Jen to join me so we could share our thoughts on passwordgate with you. It's definitely an interesting topic, so enjoy! Support the show

#096 I recently finished watching a great series on Netflix called Kaleidoscope. It's a show about a heist, but the twist is that each viewer watches the episodes in different orders! There were things I really liked about this show, but definitely some things that I just couldn't get past! Beware, there are a ton of spoilers, so if you haven't seen it yet, you might want to watch i...

#095 Breastfeeding is a controversial topic, although it probably shouldn't be. It's a natural thing to feed a baby and there is no shame in it. But one problem that came up in an article...does the mother's right to breastfeed take precedence over the father's visitation rights? In this episode I talk about this, and I know you will have your own opinions about this as well. O...

#094 Classified documents are supposed to be highly sensitive documents that only a very select few have access to and are kept under lock and key at all times. Recently, that doesn't actually seem to be the case. President Trump, President Biden and Vice President Pence have all been found to have classified documents in their possession when they shouldn't be. Most people are focused o...

#093 It would seem that Hilaria Baldwin does not know how to leave well enough alone. Recently she was interviewed, and she was using a Spanish accent. Now, in case you forgot, she used to claim she was from Spain, as in born there. And her lies were revealed; she's as American as Apple Pie!!. So, in this episode I discuss the difference between cultural appreciation and appropriation. A diff...

#092 I thought it would be fun to go on Buzzfeed and complete one of their many quizzes. This time I chose one where everyone votes on whether they prefer the original movie or its sequel. I was surprised by some results but for the most part I think I was vindicated! There's a lot you can say about a sequel to a movie, but for me I mostly say, No Thank You! See if you agree with my votes, an...

#091 Happy New Year! Welcome to 2023! A year has passed by so fast, but now it's time to look forward to what is coming. I didn't make any resolutions per se, but I do have some things I'd like to accomplish: getting into shape, new topics for this podcast, and generally living life and being happy! Speaking of topics, hopefully you'll enjoy what I've planned, as well as w...

#090 Well, another year has come and gone! I hope you are able to spend the time with your loved ones, and if you celebrate any of the Winter holidays that are upon us, have a blast. Be safe and healthy out there! I'll be back in a couple of weeks to start the new year, and hopefully some interesting topics are in store! If you have ideas, feel free to share them! See you back here January 10...

#089 So recently, WNBA star Brittney Griner was released from a Russian prison after being held for 9-10 months. She was exchanged in a prisoner swap for a notorious arms dealer. Now the whole situation has me asking questions? I mean, is this all really a big deal? Or is it just an example of someone being released from prison, which happens everyday here in the U.S. In this episode I talk about...

#088 So this past weekend I attended the Pax Unplugged convention. I was all about tabletop games, hence the unplugged. I have never been to one of these, and I have to say I was impressed! And really, whats better than walking down aisle after aisle of games! It was like the good ol' days of Toys R Us (I feel a tear forming). Sit back and relax while I tell you all about my experience. Then...

#87 I have a new pet peeve-the U.S. Postal Service! So over the last few years it seems that we receive our mail less often, packages and letters go missing, and a general mess is left in our mailrooms? If you can relate then this episode is for you! There doesn't seem to be a reason, other than the worker shortages of the pandemic in general, but it's still getting on my nerves. Listen...

#086 Millions of people are subscribing to streaming services in order to cut ties with more expensive cable and satellite TV.  Only, now streaming services have begun to increase their prices as well. The difference is that we are not necessarily getting more bang for our bucks. Listen in on this episode and see if you think that streaming services pricing is getting out of hand! Support the show

#085 It seems like these days more and more people can't help but behave badly. Especially on airplanes! Now we all know that we should display a certain etiquette when flying, and that includes sitting in your assigned seats. Except, for some people it seems that they feel entitled to sit in YOUR seat! In this episode I talk about the attitude that some people give off on airplanes when you...

#084 There is an ongoing trend in Hollywood to remake successful movies from years past. Sometimes this turns out to be a surefire hit, others a total bomb. It happens with TV shows as well. Is there a problem in Hollywood, where no one has any original ideas anymore? I have to question why some of these movies were made in the first place. As the old saying goes, if it ain't broken, don&apos...

#083 This week I decided to treat you all with a little, and I do mean little, Q and A. But since I thought of it last minute and didn't get any of your questions, it's just mine! Don't worry, if you really want to ask me something, I'll do another longer version! So in the meantime, enjoy this shallow dive! Support the show

#082 For all you daredevils out there, you might be bummed to find out that in some states you will not be allowed to drive blindfolded! Sorry to burst your bubbles! In fact, there are a whole bunch of crazy laws that you can find in America. In this episode I share a few of them that I found on the internet. While some are really common sense, some leave me scratching my head...like the one about...

#81 I recently got my car inspected at the same shop I usually go to for repairs, inspections and oil changes. Last year at this time I was told I needed about $800 worth of work to be done, but it wasn't necessary to pass inspection. This time around there wasn't a mention about any of it! Has this happened to you? Car shops seem to be finding ways to get every extra dollar out of our p...

#080 There was a recent article explaining how a Wendy's employee of more than 20 years, who happened to have Down's Syndrome, was unceremoniously fired by a manager because she wanted the employee to do additional duties that he couldn't do. So basically, a good, reliable worker lost his job because of his disability. Now maybe that's an oversimplification, but I can tell you...

#079 When I was driving recently, a new pet peeve popped up. An ambulance was speeding by, so like any responsible driver I pulled over. Only to be passed by the ambulance and 2 more regular cars taking advantage of the open lane! Listen in as I get into how I feel about these kinds of "ambulance chasers" of sorts, and maybe you'll even agree, lol! Support the show

#078 I recently found out that there is a whole community out there of solo board gamers. This is not a new concept, people have always played board games solo, but usually you have to change the rules, and something is lost in translation when you do. Apparently, there are board games created with solo gamers in mind. They are designed for 1+ players, allowing for a single player to get the full...