"Reel Reviews: ‘Now You See Me 3’ one of the better trilogy entries I’ve seen" by: Jessica Shepard

I’ve always thought magic was a cool concept and was always watching magicians perform while growing up.     And while some of the uniqueness of magic faded when I learned about performances behind the scenes, every once in a while I still find myself getting caught up in the audience experience.

“Anxiety-ville Horror”

A long time ago in a memory far, far away the movie “AmityvilleHorror” (1979) had a seismic effect on American cinema.  Just the image on a poster of the house with its two attic-style lit windows peering out on the neighborhood conjured up primal fears in the hearts of moviegoers.

"Officiating shouldn’t leave game in tatters" by: Mike Reddell

Friday night’s sorrowful spectacle of how the Blackcats had their season end on a 7-6 score against Calhoun was both unbelievable and frustrating.  With seconds ticking away, the Sandcrabs tried a lateral at midfield but the ball hit the turf and a whistle blew.

"Diamond art painting requires more patience than I have on hand" by: Jessica Shepard

While I’ve previously mentioned growing up with plenty of free time spent doing arts and crafts, it’s mostly been faithful standbys.

"Well it is the holiday season and we have much to celebrate" by: John Sample

Apparently we will have something else to fill out the news feed as the Senate has found enough votes to reopen the government.   I will be interested to see what the new topic becomes that captures everyone’s attention.

"Reel Reviews: Netflix’s ‘Frankenstein’ lives, breathes practical effects in CGI seas" by: Jessica Shepard

Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” novel was first published in 1818 and it took nearly 100 years before the characters were brought to the silver screen during the silent film era – 1910 to be specific.

‘Be your own best friend’

Heads Up! There is no such word as “their-esteem”, so stop comparing yourself to others around you.  Self-esteem reflects your overall sense of self-worth.  Here we find a wide bridge in self-concept.

PSA: Social Security myths: What to know

There are some myths around Social Security we should clear up.  The first is that it is going bankrupt.  But according to a Social Security Administration analysis from June 2025, benefits will continue – though starting in 2033, it may only pay 77 cents on the dollar.

"Everyone’s got an opinion on rain cancellations" by: Jessica Shepard

Anyone who has lived on the Gulf Coast knows that weather gets more unpredictable as the Atlantic Hurricane Season comes to a close.  For the record and as a reminder – Hurricane Season ends on Nov. 30 annually.

"We made it through the scary start to holiday season, and everyone seems merry, bright" by: John Sample

The broken record of record-setting closes continues.   While most focused on the the Ted cutting the Fed funds rate by a quarter point, the real mover was earnings.   The Mag 7 came in with better than expected earnings, which was all this market needed.