I’m a HUGE fan of the series, LOST, and have watched all 121 episodes more than once. There’s a newer TV series out called “FROM (official trailer here)” that’s directed by one of the executive producers of LOST. Said producer also worked on Stephen King’s Under the Dome. To me, this plot feels a whole lot like Lost but includes King’s horror aspect.
The first season of the series FROM is available on Prime Video and the first 3 episodes of season two is available on MGM+. Episodes drop weekly. While I don’t think this show will ever become anything close to what LOST was at its peak, it kept Perry and I binge watching it after Ben insisted we at least give it a shot. Pretty smart to get people hooked on the series through Prime Video because now they have to subscribe to MGM+ to get the weekly episode drop.
Plot in a nutshell:
No matter where you are in the world, if you’re driving down a road and see a tree blocking your path with crows overhead, you’re going to take a detour and end up in a small town from hell with no way to escape. Human looking creatures emerge at night to kill and ravage the bodies of anyone not locked inside with a talisman to protect them. Everyone wants to go home.
Using a food ranking system:
LOST is a steak. FROM is an ear of corn. Corn is really good and ranks a solid 8, but steak is a 10.
TIL (Today I Learned): Schools in several states banned hot Cheetos and Takis saying they are unhealthy and disruptive. That sparked a black market at some schools, with Takis becoming an underground currency.
Breakfast will not be served to the puppies until they pee outside in the grass. From the looks of it, breakfast may very well turn into brunch, lunch or even dinner. 😏
The sound of rain when you live in a barndo…
At the Seymour house, a tornado could’ve wiped out the neighbor’s home and I would’ve missed it. All brick, outside sounds were muffled almost to the point of non-existence.
But here?! When water hits metal it definitely makes a noise… and I like it! While you have to listen for it when downstairs, you can’t miss the pelting raindrops when upstairs.
Sinus infection? Breathing polyurethane fumes? A respiratory infection? Allergies?
I’ve had some kind of coughing crud for about three weeks. I COVID tested and it was negative, and I’m too hard-headed to go to the doctor, so I don’t know what I have. I know that coughing has prevented sleep because it’s 100 times worse when lying down. I’ve been sleeping in 2-hour stretches.
But not last night! I slept the whole night through without one single coughing fit. Yippee! But because I did so many things differently, I can’t pinpoint what’s been causing the coughing in the first place.
What led to a full night’s sleep…
So Jerilyn has this crap too and she offered advice. Of course, after 3 weeks, I’d have stood on my head and gargled peanut butter at the stoplight in town if I thought it would’ve made a difference. Her first recommended item was a neti pot…
Into this teacup looking item, you mix a packet of saline stuff (provided) with distilled water. It is the grossest thing I’ve ever done! It felt like I’d jumped off a 150′ cliff into the ocean and forgot to hold my nose!
Next, I created a Vick’s steam room with a warm mist humidifier and spent about 45 minutes in there. I did a slow, 15-minute walk on the treadmill and tanned in the same room for for 20 minutes. And finally, I spent the entire day outside — not in the polyurethane room.
While I don’t know the cause of what I have/had, I do know it’s a whole lot better! If you get the coughing crud, Doctors Shelley and Jerilyn suggest trying the above steps to wellness. 😉
TIL (Today I Learned): There is a spruce tree on Campbell Island that’s been named the “Loneliest Tree on Earth.” The closest tree to it is 170 miles away. It was planted by a lonely meteorologist in 1907.
I’ve seen a whole bunch of old people embracing funky hair color. Some go for an accent — like a pink strand among their naturally grayish hair. I’ve thought about what to do with my own hair now that all over color is a requirement. No longer can I do blonde highlights to cover up the gray.
So how about orange?
I love my red umbrella, but it certainly changes hues in photos. Perry’s bald head looks like it’s ready to fry an egg. 🙂
So I didn’t try the orange — and after seeing the photo above, I can promise I’m not going to.
I’m just going to stick with what I have for awhile longer. I think my next change will be a nice color strip to reveal whatever is under the plain ole’ brown I’m rockin’ now.
TIL (Today I Learned): Canadian Geese poop every 12 minutes.
I’ve had contractors here for a month and I’ve done basically NOTHING insofar as exercise that entire time. They come early and make constant noise until around 5:00 PM. Once they leave there’s dinner and work I couldn’t do when they were here. Heck, since my birthday I’ve either been injured or sick.
I read an article today about ole’ Joe Biden focusing on his age. He’s the first octogenarian president — 80 years old. Yup, he’s the oldest serving president EVER. And he’s running again. 😬
Biden says he exercises every morning from 8:00 AM to 8:45 AM. I want to know what his 45-minute exercise regimen looks like.
What does he do??
It’s said he works out with weights every AM while watching CNN or MSNBC. The weights are a bit of a surprise; his choice of news outlets is not. 🙄 It’s said he loves his Peloton but because of the security concern (especially after a bug in the software revealed users’ private data) it’s a secret if it’s in the White House or not. He also has a personal trainer.
I’m on hiatus for one more week — then I’ll be back on track.
The new door upstairs didn’t cooperate so my contractor dudes have one more day’s work upstairs. I’m coughing like crazy and sleeping little. Not sure if it’s breathing the polyurethane on the walls/ceiling or if it’s the bug that Jerilyn and Tader had first. Maybe it’s a combination of both.
I figure starting on a Monday is best. I’m taking one more week off to do nothing but enjoy my front yard view in the spring since I haven’t had anything like it for the past 10-years.
TIL (Today I Learned): After a large meal, a male lion can sleep for up to 24 hours.
There are several reasons that tiny homes have become increasingly popular in recent years — and they are likely to grow in popularity.
Here are the top 4 reasons tiny homes are so popular:
They’re cheaper to build and maintain.
They’re more environmentally friendly (less to heat and cool).
They offer a minimalist lifestyle (reduce clutter and focus on essentials).
They are cozy, affording security and comfort.
Those are all good reasons, right? Who doesn’t want to spend less money to build and maintain their home? There’s not a person alive that says, “Oh, but I want to pay huge utility bills.” Everyone should feel comfortable and safe in their home. But ole’ #3 is the one that gets me…
Focus on essentials and reduce clutter…
I hate clutter, but if I tried to put all my essentials into a tiny home that’s exactly what I would have. CLUTTER!
When we first talked about moving back to Crothersville, we got bids on reworking the home of the Pesky’s. The plan was to build an area for them off the main building and Mom was happy with 640 square feet. Now that’s size XXL compared to the average tiny home. But to put it into perspective… that’s smaller than the one room I’m having remodeled!
And while the remodel process is going on, I feel so cramped and everything is everywhere. I’m simply not a fan. Cozy is not supposed to be cramped, is it?
Barndos check a lot of the tiny home boxes…
Cheaper to build and maintain… check! Cozy, secure and comfortable… check! This place is considerably more minimalistic than the Seymour house so I’m putting a checkmark there too. 🙂 Environmentally friendly… ummm… not so much. But I do love the morning view!
TIL (Today I Learned): The late president of Nintendo, Hiroshi Yamauchi, owned the Seattle Mariners baseball team. He had never been to a baseball game before buying the team, and despite owning the Mariners for over 20 years, never attended a single one of their games.
