Last December, I caved and decided to purchase the popular Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones to see if they were worth the steep sticker price. My initial thoughts of the headphones were …
“What we feel and think will determine what we experience, which will in turn influence what we feel and what we think, in a never-ending cycle.” ― David Robson, “The …
“How segmented life is. It splits so easily into friendships and addresses and life phases that feel endless but never, never last. Wearing suits.” ― Gillian McAllister, “Wrong Place Wrong …
On Nov. 19, 2007, video game company Naughty Dog released the first game in one of their most popular series: “Uncharted.” “Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune” was the start of a new …
In January 2023, Nintendo and Intelligent Systems launched “Fire Emblem Engage,” the 17th entry to the main Fire Emblem series that has persisted since “Shadow Dragon and the Blade of …
“There is only one thing in the world worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about.” —Oscar Wilde, “The Picture of Dorian Gray” “The Picture of …
In honor of January being Mental Wellness Month, I read “Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics: A 10% Happier How-to Book” by Dan Harris, which was recommended by one of the counselors …
‘The swimming suits hung from the branches like crows—like fateful omens, people would say, but only afterwards.’ – Cristina Sandu, “The Union of Synchronized Swimmers” “The Union of Synchronized Swimmers” …
“Community” is an American sitcom revolving around a group of students attending the fictional community college, Greendale. The show ran from 2009-2015 and was created by writer Dan Harmon about …
In a world of movies that strive to be a part of a greater cinematic experience, “Bullet Train” stands out as a self-contained experience that’s meant to be enjoyed at …
Music in anime can be so much more involved than the soundtrack you hear in the background, and its versatility is only increasing. Of course, idol shows are the main …
Village Theatre presents, “Mamma Mia!” The Issaquah stage run has ended but never fear because the Everett stage will run the show from July 15 until Aug. 7. “Mamma Mia” …
The “Love Live!” franchise has dominated the idol industry since its inception in 2013. Creating memorable characters and getting them to perform songs as a group turned out to be …
Fantasy stories almost always reach the same inevitable conclusion of good triumphing over evil and bringing peace and prosperity to whatever world they reside in. It’s textbook escapism, which is …
“A book is a loaded gun in the house next door. Burn it. Take the shot from the weapon.” — Ray Bradbury, “Fahrenheit 451” Most people read “Fahrenheit 451” in …