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Don’t Take Media Influence for Granite
I never really wanted granite countertops before television. I was just dandy with our tile countertops. Have been for years. They support pots and pans.
30 Years of (Formerly) Musical Programming
Have you ever looked back at an historic event that occurred during your childhood and wondered why the years since whiz by at light speed
Movie Monday: Cowboys & Smurfs
You’d think the shootout would’ve been a forgone conclusion. Cowboys & Aliens had all the star power, all the firepower and some serious buzz. It
Oh, Cry Me a Movie
What’s the saddest movie ever? Bambi? Old Yeller? Transformers: Dark of the Moon? Pish. Don’t make the science guy over there in the corner laugh.
Techin’ in the Boys Room
I remember the day—many moons back when I was in high school—when the school administration announced that they were going to sanction a certain outdoor
Are Kids’ Films Going to the … Adults?
I recently had the pleasure of seeing Winnie the Pooh on the big screen. But even as a Pooh-o-phile, I’ll admit that such a tame,
Friendly Fire
In my spare time, I enjoy jamming a bit on my electric guitar—as well as reading about others who share that interest. And as I
Movie Monday: Captain America Takes Down Harry
Harry Potter? Soooo last week. There’s a new hero in theaters now: Or, should I say, a new superhero. Captain America augmented his red, white
Getting Your 15 Minutes of Owl
So you’ve given up on your dream of being the next web-discovered pop phenom. And you’ve wisely backed away from trying to wow ’em with
The Pen Behind Pooh
About a week ago, I had a chance to talk by phone with Mark Henn. Never heard of him? Not surprising, perhaps, but I’m almost
About Us
Good media discernment is about guarding our eyes and hearts before we watch or listen. And it’s also about grappling with the entertainment we do see or hear. That’s why the Plugged In Blog is devoted to guarding, discussing and grappling. About Plugged In >>