I take a look back at Marvel’s Ironheart — what went wrong, why it mattered, and how the story of Riri Williams became a mirror for how Hollywood handles diversity and depth.
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I Was A Knight In Shining Armor (For A Day): A Tale For National Ritter Day
⚠️ Content Warning: This coming-of-age story contains scenes of graphic violence and may be disturbing to some readers.
He was bigger, older, and stronger — and the moment he put his hands on her, he crossed a line I couldn’t ignore. I was scared, more than I ever wanted anyone to know. But fear or not, every young man reaches a moment when he has to decide what he stands for. That day, I made my choice.
Cookie Capers (Ep. 108): Curse Of The Grampire
Closing out Shocktober with a Halloween story with heart and humor: Grandpa’s playful neck-bites turn into a spooky surprise in Cookie Capers: Curse of the Grampire. Family fun meets fright — only at ZootsBlogSpot.
You Can Lead A Horse To Water, But Why Bother? (On Giving Advice): National Mentoring Day
A humorous reflection on mentorship, fatherly wisdom, and the frustration of giving advice no one follows — featuring stories, family lessons, and one very stubborn horse.
10 Of My Favorite Horror Films (National Horror Movie Day)
A personal countdown of my favorite horror flicks—from The Fog to The Thing—celebrating scares, nostalgia, and unforgettable moments this Shocktober.
Get the Facts, Not the Movie. Read, Research (A Thought For Media Literacy Week)
Movies dramatize. Books educate. In “Get the Facts, Not the Movie. Read, Research,” Today, I explore how Hollywood reshapes history — and why true understanding begins with the page, not the screen.
Kenny's Camera, Cooking & Crazy Confessions! 