The Prologue (New Chapters)

On what comes before a beginning. 🖋️

Before my story picked up again — before this chapter you’re reading now — there was a long stretch of behind-the-scenes work. Late nights with the glow of the screen, rearranging words, swapping colors, rewriting sentences I’d already rewritten.

It looked like I was rebuilding a blog. And I was. But really, I was rebuilding myself, line by line and piece by piece, trying to prove I could still build something beautiful out of the mess.

For a while, I kept telling myself it wasn’t ready. That I wasn’t ready. I wanted everything polished enough to say, See? I’m fine, even when I wasn’t. I didn’t realize the real work wasn’t on the page at all. It was happening in the quiet moments I chose to keep going.

Pride used to look big: milestones, achievements, things you could point to. But in this season, pride was smaller and quieter. Paying bills on time. Going for a run when I didn’t want to. Showing up for my kids. Writing even when I wasn’t sure the words mattered.

Little by little, I started showing up again. Not just pressing “publish” on posts, but on moments: dinners with friends, quiet walks, small laughter, the everyday signs that life was taking shape again. And the more I lived, the more the words came back too, like small pieces returning to a page I hadn't known how to fill.

That was my prologue. The invisible work no one claps for. The part where I learned to keep living, even when no one saw the effort it took just to turn to the first page.

Because the prologue is never the whole story. It’s the gathering of pieces, the testing of strength, the quiet beginning that sets everything else in motion. And maybe that’s what this truly was: the moment I stopped waiting to be ready and started writing my way toward the first chapter of a life I was ready to step into, letting the blank pages open into a beginning that finally felt possible.

This post is part of my New Chapters series — reflections on rebuilding, resilience, and writing new parts of my story.

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Month in Review: November 2025

🗓️ November 2025 in Review

November was a quieter, in-between kind of month. Snow showed up, the Christmas movies went into overdrive, the races wrapped up, and most of my energy went into running, Hallmark nights, and getting a jump on the holidays.

Highlights

• Veterans Day off: No work and no school. The boys and I went to BJ’s for lunch, and the main event ended up being their argument over who got to brush the snow off my car.
• Thanksgiving break: I had five full days off for Thanksgiving, which included two Thanksgiving races, plenty of food, and some much-needed downtime. It also included race packet pick-up, a Crumbl run for our pies, a second lunch at BJ's (what can I say? Pizookies!), and a Black Friday outing to get Caleb's race medal engraved.
• Kids & outings: School movie night for Lilo & Stitch (where Caleb ate eight cups of popcorn), the grand opening of Boscov’s at the mall for fudge and candy (plus a Snoopy watch for Holden), and a return to the Home Depot kids’ workshop so they could make teddy bear frame ornaments — Caleb’s first time back in over a year.
• Hallmark season took over: My evenings were basically claimed by Christmas movies, which set the tone for the whole month.
• Early Christmas wins: I got a huge chunk of my Christmas shopping done, which makes heading into December feel slightly less chaotic.
• Apple Watch revival: Caleb fixed my long-dead Apple Watch so I could start using it for my runs again. Truly a little tech-genius moment.
• Cutting back on sugar: I officially started reducing my sugar intake and finally saw the scale start to move down a bit.

What I Read

It was a slow reading month. Between work, running, and Hallmark marathons, I only finished two books. Think I'll manage to read 50 more books in December to hit my yearly reading goal?! Oops. 

• Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice by Katie Cicatelli-Kuc ★★★☆☆
• Sister Wife by Chrstine Brown Woolley ★★★★☆

🏅 Favorite Book of the Month: Sister Wife
Books Read: 2
Yearly Progress: 50/100

What I Watched

All I watched were Christmas movies for the entire month! I got through a total of 18 total in November. My evenings were pretty much spoken for... and I'm okay with that.

🏃 What I Ran

Runs this month: 9

Total miles: 16.24 mi

Total time running: 5:10:33

Fastest mile of the month: 17:14 on 11/27 (↓ 0:09 from October)

Average pace per run: 19:21 | 19:22 | 17:50 | 18:32 | 19:23 | 19:29 | 23:02 | 18:08 | 18:30

Average monthly pace: 19:07 / mi (↓ 1:02 from October)

Notes: November brought the first snowy runs of the season. We shifted from the track to neighborhood loops, and Holden joined me for quite a few of them, while Caleb slowed way down. Between training runs and the two Turkey Trots over Thanksgiving break, my pace crept down a bit, and I hit a new fastest mile at 17:14. Now that the races are behind us, the next challenge is staying motivated to keep going in the cold. Time to find the next race to sign up for? I think so.

Extras

• Loved: Running with Holden; watching Caleb casually fix my Apple Watch; cozy evenings with Hallmark on in the background; feeling a little bit ahead on Christmas shopping for once.
• Sucked: Cold, snowy runs; trying to cut back on sugar when there are pies and cookies everywhere; still having a couple of migraines (even though it was “only” two this month).
• On the Menu: A Dubai Pizookie at BJ’s; lots of Crumbl (including free chocolate chip cookie thin day) and our second Thanksgiving getting their pies; taste-testing a soup cook-off at work.
• Made Me Laugh: Holden asking if the shower water was cold because of our internet; Caleb inhaling eight cups of popcorn at movie night; Holden bemoaning his first financial crisis: "I only have six dollars to my name!"

⏭️ Coming Up in December

• Kids & family: A birthday party for one of Holden’s friends, the December Home Depot craft, and our town’s Winter Bingo (hopefully with less tears this time). Plenty to keep the boys busy!
• School: Another movie night at school and Caleb’s Christmas concert for both band and chorus.
• Theater: My aunt and I are seeing & Juliet, our next show of the season.
• Holidays: Christmas, some time off work, and watching as many Hallmark Christmas movies as humanly possible.

What I Learned

Even the slow months count. Quiet routines, small health wins, slow miles in the snow, and low-key nights with the boys all add up, even when it doesn’t feel particularly exciting.

So that’s it for me! See you next month!

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Christmas Movie Reviews 2025 (3)

Back with my third round of Christmas movie reviews. This batch had everything from time travel to royal chaos to a cruise down the Danube.

13. A Very Curious Christmas ★★★☆☆

Great American Family ◦ 2025 ◦ Watched: Nov 23

A Very Curious Christmas follows a rising reporter who’s investigating a string of missing Christmas displays around the city. As she digs deeper, she teams up with a local detective to uncover who’s behind the holiday thefts, and why.

I liked this one quite a bit. The actors were solid across the board, and the lead guy honestly looked like Zac Efron with a questionable haircut. The chemistry felt believable, and the supporting cast worked well.

It wasn’t as cutesy or heartwarming as the typical holiday movie, and the mystery angle isn’t something we see often in these. That part kept it interesting. The downside? The reveal of the mystery, and the motive behind the thefts, was weak and pretty corny. It didn’t make much sense.

Even though it didn’t hit my usual favorites (cute, heartwarming, small-town vibes), it was still worth watching.

14. Christmas of Giving ★★★☆☆

Great American Family ◦ 2025 ◦ Watched: Nov 24

Christmas of Giving follows Belle, the overworked head of a local nonprofit who’s struggling to save their holiday donation drive. When the mayor brings in a consultant to help, Belle fears being replaced, until unexpected joy (and an old flame returning home) forces her to rethink what she wants. As Christmas nears, she learns that trusting others might be the greatest gift she can give.

This movie was really sweet. Ash Tsai, who played Belle, is a familiar face in these Christmas movies and she’s genuinely likeable. As usual, GAF leans into religious themes, but it didn’t take away from the experience. I liked that it balanced a slow-burn romance with a community-focused, generous, feel-good storyline. Watching Belle open up to help, friendships, and the people around her was satisfying. It did move a little slowly in spots, but overall it was a good one, just not especially memorable.

15. A Keller Christmas Vacation ★★★★☆

Hallmark ◦ 2025 ◦ Watched: Nov 25

A Keller Christmas Vacation follows the Keller family as the parents surprise their three adult children with a 10-day Christmas river cruise through Europe. The siblings, all dealing with their own problems and barely connected anymore, dread being stuck together. But the trip quickly turns into an unexpected mix of holiday activities, new friendships, family reconnection, and a secret that brings them closer just in time for Christmas.

This movie was fun and had more depth than I expected. The Christmas cruise setting instantly worked for me — I love cruises, and it’s been almost ten years since my last one, so this scratched an itch. The ship had tons of festive activities, and the adult-sibling dynamics added some humor. Add in a little romance, family bonding, and a deeper reason behind the trip, and this one really hit the mark.

Also, fun fact: I kept thinking the lead actress looked familiar, and when I finally looked it up, it turned out to be Eden Sher (Sue Heck from The Middle).

Overall, this was a good one that I'd highly recommend.

16. A Royal Christmas Manor ★★☆☆☆

UPtv ◦ 2025 ◦ Watched: Nov 26

A Royal Christmas Manor follows Katie, who hopes to take over her family’s small inn, and Prince Alexander, who escapes his European royal duties to spend Christmas in America as a “normal” person. Hiding his identity, he checks into Katie’s inn, and the two form a quick holiday connection. When a snowstorm keeps him from returning home, the truth (and his royal family) threatens to catch up with him.

I had my doubts going into this one. UPtv movies are usually low budget and not very strong, and royal Christmas movies aren’t really my thing. I didn’t love it, but it wasn’t as awful as I expected. It looked higher budget than their usual and the acting was better than I anticipated.

It still lacked most of the charm I enjoy in Christmas movies and came with the usual fake country, phony accents, and a romance that didn’t feel very believable. But it did mildly hold my attention and didn’t make me completely cringe, which is honestly a win for an UPtv royal movie.

17. Three Wisest Men ★★★☆☆

Hallmark ◦ 2025 ◦ Watched: Nov 27

Three Wisest Men brings the Brenner brothers back for another hectic holiday. With one expecting twins, another facing a major out-of-state job opportunity, and the third trying to plan his wedding, they’re all thrown off balance when their mom decides to sell the family home, making this their last Christmas there. Between surprise in-laws, chaotic mishaps, and a few wild holiday obstacles, the brothers have to pull together, face their growing-up challenges, and try to make it a Christmas to remember.

This is the third movie in this series, and I’ve been a big fan since the first one. The cast is great — Tyler Hynes is my favorite Hallmark actor, and Paul Campbell is always solid. The whole group plays off each other well, and the brother dynamic feels believable with all the teasing, humor, and family chaos.

It’s a funny series that also highlights the importance of family. I wouldn’t say this installment was as good as the first two, but it was still fun and cute.

18. Timeless Tidings of Joy ★★★★☆

Great American Family ◦ 2025 ◦ Watched: Nov 28

Timeless Tidings of Joy follows Ally (Candance Cameron Bure), who returns home to sell her late grandmother’s old letter-press shop. While preparing it for closure, she meets Bennett, someone determined to preserve the shop’s legacy. A time-travel twist sends Ally into the past, where she sees her grandmother’s life firsthand and begins to rethink everything she believed about her sacrifices and the future of the shop.

This was my second time-travel Christmas movie of the season, and I enjoyed it quite a bit. I’m a Full House girlie, so I’ve always had a soft spot for Candace Cameron Bure, but I’ve never thought she was a great actress. Honestly, she was pretty good in this one. The whole cast worked well, and it was really cool seeing the modern-day characters interact with their family members when they were young.

Through the time-travel twist, Ally finally gets to understand and appreciate her grandmother in a way she never had before. It was genuinely touching, and I was sad to see it end. Yes, it had a religious slant — it’s Great American Family, after all — but this one was a winner for me. Cool concept, an interesting dilemma, and a surprisingly strong cast.

That wraps up batch three. On to the next batch... because the Christmas queue never ends.

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Level 3, Row E (One Minute Memoir)

A Memoir About the Places We Park Our Fear

Setting: July 2025 — A hospital parking garage and the small victory of finding my way back

I had to take Holden to a doctor appointment at the hospital, which meant facing one of my biggest, dumbest, loudest fears: the parking garage. Anytime I go somewhere new, I Google the parking days in advance because I know how my brain spirals. Is there a parking lot? Are there one-way streets? Does it involve a garage? I worry myself into knots. I overthink every arrow and ramp. Garages, especially, undo me. The tight turns, the wrong lanes, the fear that I’ll climb all the way to the top and have no idea how to get back down.

It's always been one of those irrational things I can't seem to shake. My dad has even come with me before just to park the car. Anytime I've ever had to go anywhere with a parking garage, even as a full adult, I've ended up calling him to drive me like it's a crisis hotline. But this time, it was just me. Because Holden needed the doctor.

We arrived at the garage, and anxiously, I entered. I went the wrong way. Twice. The parking attendant yelled, sharp and impatient, and for a moment I could feel my courage crack. I almost drove straight back out onto the street. But I couldn’t. Not this time. So I kept going, heart pounding, circling level after level with my eyes peeled for anything open while monitoring every arrow and sign like my license depended on it. Eventually, I found a spot and released the breath I'd apparently been holding since Level 1.

I took pictures so I wouldn’t forget where I left the car. Committed it to memory. And then came the maze inside the hospital: the color-coded wings, the too-many elevators, the hallways that blurred together. I followed the signs until they stopped making sense and finally walked up to the desk to ask for help. A small thing, but not a small thing for me.

On the way out, I tucked behind another driver, assuming they knew the route out and down the garage. They didn’t. We both had to back up and turn around, one more awkward moment in a day full of them. Then came the ticket machine — that silly, irrational fear that the card reader wouldn’t work, or the arm wouldn’t lift, or some tiny mechanical failure would trap us there longer than Holden could tolerate. None of it was logical, but fear rarely is.

Through all of it, I smiled at him and said, “It’s okay. We’ve got this.” I said it until it felt steadier. Until I believed it.

We made it out of the garage. Through the hospital. Through the parts of the day that felt bigger than they should’ve been.

And in the end, I found my way back. Not just to the car, not just to the right floor or the right row, but to a version of myself that could do it anyway.

To Level 3.

Row E.

And a little bit braver than the woman who drove in.

This post is part of my One-Minute Memoir series — short reflections on small moments that still manage to say something big.

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A Tale of Two Turkey Trots

With Holden before the race in our Thanksgiving shirts!

We doubled up on Thanksgiving runs this year, which sounded fun when I signed us up and slightly unhinged the closer we got. It felt like the kind of idea you agree to in September when weather is still decent and the holidays feel far away. By the week of Thanksgiving, though, reality set in and I started wondering who exactly I thought I was: someone with time, energy, confidence, or all three. Still, once the week arrived, we committed. Two races in two days. Why not? 

Run Like a Turkey

The first was our town’s Run Like a Turkey Run on Wednesday morning. It’s the opposite of competitive, the opposite of serious, the kind of event where no one cares about time and everyone cares about donut holes.

They first offered this run in 2023, and we were part of that original group of about 25 people jogging loops around the park. We missed it last year because I had to work, but came back this year to find it had grown to around 200 participants. 

The race was still casual and friendly with the same laid-back vibe despite the bigger crowd. You could choose 1, 2, or 3 laps depending on age and ability, and they even give suggested distances for kids. Each loop was about 0.7 miles. Caleb immediately announced he was doing all three because of course he was. Holden and I stuck with two, matching in our Thanksgiving shirts and getting passed constantly by small children who seemed to have endless energy. 

The weather was in the 50s, warm for November and perfect for running, and the whole morning felt relaxed in a way most organized runs never manage to be. Afterward we stood around with hot chocolate and donut holes, and it felt like exactly what it was supposed to be: a fun, low-stakes start to the holiday. 

Turkey Trot

Then came Thursday. Thanksgiving Day. The main event. Every year I pay actual money to wake up early, stand around in the cold, and voluntarily run farther than any reasonable person would before eating pie. I ask myself why I do this, but apparently the answer is: tradition. Chaos. Pride. Or maybe I'm just easily influenced by holiday peer pressure. Whatever it is, we showed up. Again.

The Webster Turkey Trot is its own thing, and “big” doesn’t really cover it. Over 4,100 runners show up. It’s loud and crowded, with people parking at local schools and riding in on shuttle buses to get to the race site. Music blasts from speakers. Announcers shout updates into microphones. Everywhere you look, there’s movement and noise and this huge wave of holiday energy. The boys and I did it as a trio in 2023, but Holden complained the entire time, so this year it was just Caleb and me again. And it's an important race to us. Part of our history. It was my first race ever back in 2012. It became Caleb’s first in 2021. We’ve run it together every year since, except for last year when we missed the shuttle and never made it to the starting line. They offer two distances, the 2.5 and the 4.4. We've always done the 2.5 and Caleb crushes it, so he’s begged for years to do the longer one. This was finally the year I said yes, which is why we started training back in September.

The long-awaited day arrived. It was freezing and windy, the kind of wind that makes you question all your life choices. We bundled up and headed out early with my dad to catch the shuttle. Caleb was practically vibrating. The most excited I ever see him is at the start of a race, and this year did not disappoint. He jumped up and down, laughed, counted down the minutes, and acted like the race starter had personally invited him. The arches at the start line had blown down from the wind, so everyone hovered in this vague blob until someone finally yelled “go.” Caleb shot ahead instantly. I lost sight of him before I even crossed the start.

I jogged a little in the beginning but ended up walking most of it. It wasn’t pretty. It felt harder than it should have after weeks of training, and the cold didn’t help. But the course has this energy you don’t get anywhere else: volunteers yelling “Happy Thanksgiving!”, cops blocking off roads, entire families in costumes, spectators cheering from their porches as we passed through neighborhoods. Every mile marker felt like a small relief. When I finally dragged myself past the 3-mile marker, a guy running near me — also clearly on the struggle bus — started muttering and swearing under his breath about how much was still left. It was a very specific kind of misery that I felt deeply. After that, I just kept imagining how good it would feel when it was finally over and I could eat pie guilt-free.

By the time I dragged myself across the finish line, Caleb and my dad were waiting for me. Caleb had finished about fifteen minutes earlier and looked like he could run it again.

Crossing the finish honestly felt like a victory on its own. Two races in two days. One easy and warm, one cold and brutal. Both memorable for completely different reasons.

And today, on Black Friday, we let the celebration continue. I took Caleb to get his medal engraved for free by the race company with his official time. He was ridiculously proud.

The Stats

For the Wednesday run, there was nothing official, just my watch tracking our laps. Holden and I covered 1.37 miles in 24:53 with a pace of 18:08/mi, which checks out for two loops of the park while Caleb sped ahead for all three.

Thursday’s Turkey Trot was the real test, and the chip time made it official. I finished the 4.4 miles in 1:18:57 with a pace of 17:57/mi. For consistency's sake, since all of my training runs — and Wednesday's untimed race — rely on my watch data, I'll mention that my watch recorded this one as 4.28 miles in 1:19:20 (18:30/mi) which is normal GPS variation.

Caleb crushed his first 4.4. His chip time was 1:03:32 with a 14:27/mi pace, a full fifteen minutes ahead of me and the happiest kid at the finish line.

Not perfect times. Not fast times. But honest ones. And this year, honest felt like enough. I crossed two finish lines in two days, and even though it wasn't pretty or graceful, I still showed up. Caleb did too, grinning at the end like it was the best part of his whole holiday. It wasn't fast, and it wasn't easy, but we finished anyway. And that counts for something. 

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Christmas Movie Reviews 2025 (2)

Round two of Christmas movie reviews is here! I’ve kept the cocoa flowing and the TV tuned to Hallmark and Great American Family, working my way through another batch of holiday cheer — some sweet, some silly, and some that completely missed the mark. Here’s what I’ve been watching lately.

7. Christmas on Duty ★★★☆☆

Hallmark ◦ 2025 ◦ Watched: Nov 10–11

Rival Marines Blair and Josh are forced to spend Christmas on duty together after a public argument lands them both in trouble. Determined to stay out of each other’s way, their plans are derailed when a snowstorm threatens to ruin the base’s holiday celebration. Teaming up to deliver missing gifts, they rediscover friendship, teamwork, and a little Christmas spirit along the way.

This one was really cute and had a fresh premise compared to the usual Christmas movie setups. The acting was solid, and I especially liked Janel Parrish as the lead — she’s always charming and believable. I enjoyed the rivalry-turned-teamwork dynamic and the sense of camaraderie among the characters. The snowy gift-retrieval mission added a fun adventure element, and the family and community vibes made it feel extra cozy. A solid, feel-good watch.

8. Christmas in Midnight Clear ★★★★☆

Great American Family ◦ 2025 ◦ Watched: Nov 12–13

Christmas in Midnight Clear follows Hillary Shaw, a driven corporate real estate developer who arrives in a struggling small town with plans to buy up properties and overhaul everything. But when she clashes — and slowly connects — with Daniel Porter, the local pastor rooted deeply in the community, her big-city vision starts to shift. Their opposing worldviews spark tension… and something more.

Great American Family movies usually lean pretty hard into religious themes, which isn’t always my favorite. This one definitely had deep faith-based undertones, but honestly, I didn’t mind it here. The story was sweet and exactly the kind of Christmas-movie formula I love: big-city woman rolls into a small town, gets swept up in the charm, and falls for the guy AND the place.

It had all the cozy small-town staples: tight-knit community, town traditions, the local diner, Christmas cookies. And yes, it was corny. But it hit that perfect blend of comforting and nostalgic that always works for me.

9. A Newport Christmas ★★☆☆☆

Hallmark ◦ 2025 ◦ Watched: Nov 14–16

A Newport Christmas follows Ella, a wealthy Newport socialite from 1905 who dreams of starting a charitable foundation instead of entering an arranged engagement. After a wish on a passing comet, she suddenly finds herself in 2025, and face-to-face with Nick, a sailor and local historian. As Ella navigates modern Newport and grows closer to Nick, she realizes she may not want to return to her own time… but staying could erase her legacy and alter history forever.

I haven’t watched too many time-travel Christmas movies, so this one felt pretty unique. Wes Brown is a familiar Hallmark face, and he was solid here; the rest of the cast, even the ones I didn’t recognize, did a nice job too. The movie was fun and the concept was interesting, but it didn’t deliver the things I love most: cozy small-town vibes and a more grounded, realistic plot.

It was worth watching, but it won’t be a standout for me this season.

10. The Great Christmas Snow-in ★☆☆☆☆

UPtv ◦ 2025 ◦ Watched: Nov 17

The Great Christmas Snow-In follows Justin, a heartbroken songwriter who escapes to a cabin he originally booked for his honeymoon. A snowstorm leaves him unexpectedly stuck there with Jane, his ex-fiancée’s cousin, and a spark starts to form. When his ex shows up with her new boyfriend though, old feelings and new truths collide, leading to revelations about love, closure, and second chances.

I’ve learned over the years that UPtv’s movies… aren’t usually the strongest. And right from the start, I could tell this one wasn’t going to be great. It’s clearly low-budget with some very fake-looking backdrops, and the acting wasn’t strong, especially from the two male leads. The two women were better though, and I actually appreciated seeing actresses with curvier, more realistic bodies for once, so there's that!

The movie itself was super cheesy, even by Christmas-movie standards. The worst part? The bizarre fantasy sequences where the male lead imagines himself inside scenes from Jane's romance novels. Total cringe. Add in the tiny cast and almost zero festive atmosphere, and it just didn’t land.

11. Christmas Above the Clouds ★★★★★

Hallmark ◦ 2025 ◦ Watched: Nov 18–19

Christmas Above the Clouds is a modern retelling of A Christmas Carol, following workaholic CEO Ella Neezer as she tries to escape the holidays by flying to Australia. Mid-flight, she’s visited by spirits who show her the consequences of her past, present, and future, forcing her to confront the life she’s built and the love she pushed away. With a little supernatural nudging and a reunion with her ex, Ella gets a chance to rediscover Christmas… and herself.

This movie was great, even if it mostly took place on a plane instead of a cozy small town. Tyler Hynes is my favorite Hallmark actor, and Erin Krakow is really growing on me. They both did a solid job here. It wasn’t overly cheesy, and the acting felt strong across the board.

Ella’s transformation did happen a little fast once the spirits showed her the reality of her past, present, and future, but I still liked watching her growth play out. The ending was warm, satisfying, and very Christmas-movie perfect.

Right now, this one is tied as my favorite of the year (alongside Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!), and I’d definitely recommend it.

12. A Soldier for Christmas ★☆☆☆☆

UPtv ◦ 2025 ◦ Watched: Nov 20–21

A Soldier for Christmas follows Hannah, a military widow trying to ease back into dating but finding zero success. Her brother sets her up with his friend Ryan, another soldier, over video chat. They click quickly, but Hannah struggles with the idea of getting involved with someone in the military again.

This movie was horrid. The acting was awful, the dialogue was flat, and they played cheesy elevator music throughout. It’s clearly low budget, and I honestly don’t know how any of these people were cast — there wasn’t a single believable actor in the mix.

One moment that really summed it up? Ryan tells Hannah’s daughter he knew she loved puppies. Hannah reacts like it’s a shocking revelation. How did he know?! Everyone loves puppies. He had a solid chance at guessing correctly. That’s not a plot twist... that's common sense.

UPtv movies continue to disappoint… and yes, I’ll still be watching them.

That wraps up my second batch of holiday movies. A mixed bag, but the season's still young. Plenty more to come!

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