Words and Lyrics

  Glob's YouTube sequel video dropped on May 24th, 2026, and I think most thereians would agree it was well worth the wait.  The first half unfolded like the director's cut of a popular film, and I thought it was fun and insightful to see extended conversations and various scenes play out in the sequel. I Spent 100 Days in a Dead Game I know some people in the comments section of YouTube were not happy with this format, but that's why the fast-forward button exists, of course. I had an afternoon free and was perfectly content with a nearly one-hour running time. Upon finding out about the video's Sunday-afternoon release, I quickly created a watch-party event at my cafe and had a decent-sized crowd show up. Shout-out to Cazz_luv for creating a promo poster on the fly! Seeing various friends and familiar faces show up in Glob's video was cool. Over the past year, I have gotten to know Mortazel, Nuvora, and PumpkintoGo pretty well. Mistyaqua, Mortazel, and PumpkintoGo...

  I had an enjoyable and interesting Saturday evening -- dropping by PJ Pals for a bit and then enjoying some buggy bashing later in the evening. This time, I even managed to win a round, although it ended up being a tie with the formidable Landgoria. Is the check in the mail yet, Kiry? lol    Update: Thanks, man! Net Sleuths Newsletter I spent an extended time in the blogosphere on Friday and Saturday, first working on a new issue of Net Sleuths . This is my A.I. augmented newsletter that covers high-profile cases as well as lesser-known crimes in the news. The first entry on this month's issue of Net Sleuths is a new video on David Oranchak's Let's Crack Zodiac YouTube series. In this episode, David examines the claims of investigator Alex Baber, who theorizes that the 1947 Black Dahlia murder and 1960s Zodiac-Killer crimes were committed by the same person. David meticulously examines these claims and uses his skills as a computer programmer to inject a healthy dose o...

  I hosted another event on May 9th, Saturday at my cafe, and a group of us watched the latest episode of Big Old Boats on YouTube. If you have not seen this series and enjoy maritime history, I highly recommend giving it a chance. This particular episode covered the history of lighthouses on the Eddystone Reef, a treacherous area located off the coast of England. You know the content is good when late arrivals will not depart until watching the entire video -- isn't that right, Sal? lol Here is a link in case you would like to check out this particular episode: Big Old Boats I've been slacking a bit recently in terms of hosting events at my cafe, but I am looking to pick up the pace in the next couple months. Look for a a future podcast event that covers the Guyana tragedy with Jim Jones. I also attended Kiry's weekend Buggy-Bash event for the umpteenth time. I was joking with a friend on there that people who participate are releasing their workplace frustrations and str...

  Mango Market continues to evolve, with a couple (unoccupied) storefronts disappearing and a new tenant being added. I have updated the map above to reflect these changes, with Fuzz Designs and AQC Quest Club  now represented by the letters P. and Q, respectively.   The new tenant at Mango Market is Punkster, whose Prism Punk store can be seen above. Drop by and browse her upscale LuxTux outfits, as well as Punkster's extensive auction collection that includes furniture, fashion, and even feline hoverbikes! Last night at a get-together, I mentioned to Punkster that I would be highlighting her store on my blog -- so check out her merchandise today! Also check out my experiences at the 2026 NFL Draft on my Words and Lyrics Stories blog... 2026 NFL DRAFT