Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Yo My Swedish friends!






A Message to My Swedish Readers


​Hej to my wonderful friends in Sweden!
​I have a bit of a secret to share with you all. While I’m writing to you from the States, you might be surprised to know that—besides my own neighbors—you are the ones who read my blog and my book series the most. And honestly? It makes my heart swell.


​You see, I’m Swedish by blood. My great-grandfather brought my grandfather over to America to start a new life, but our roots stayed firm across the Atlantic. There’s still a family house in Sweden with our names carved right into the entrance beam.

​My grandpa never taught me the language (the cheeky old man!), so when he passed, I sat through a service that was half-English and half-Swedish, surrounded by relatives who flew all the way over just to say goodbye. 

I’ve never been to your beautiful country—travel is a bit of a luxury I haven't managed yet—but knowing you’re reading my words makes me feel like I’m finally visiting home.
​When I’m not writing or dealing with life's various "struggles" (and believe me, 

I’ve had my share), I’m out exploring with my camera, geocaching, or just walking until my legs give out. I love entertaining you, and I hope you keep coming back for more.

​Tack så mycket for all the love and support. Tell your friends, keep reading, and maybe one day I'll finally get over there to see that family beam for myself.
​With love and gratitude,
​Andrew
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Ett meddelande till mina svenska läsare


Hej mina underbara vänner i Sverige!
Jag har lite av en hemlighet att dela med er alla. Medan jag skriver till dig från USA kanske du blir förvånad över att veta att - förutom mina egna grannar - att du är de som läser min blogg och min bokserie mest. Och ärligt? Det får mitt hjärta att svälla.


Jag är svensk av blod. Min farfars far tog med min farfar till Amerika för att börja ett nytt liv, men våra rötter stannade fast över Atlanten. Det finns fortfarande ett familjehus i Sverige med våra namn inristade i entrébalken.
Min farfar lärde mig aldrig språket (den fräcke gamle mannen!), Så när han gick bort satt jag genom en gudstjänst som var halvengelsk och halvsvensk, omgiven av släktingar som flög hela vägen över bara för att säga adjö.

Jag har aldrig varit i ditt vackra land - resor är lite av en lyx som jag inte har lyckats ännu - men att veta att du läser mina ord får mig att känna att jag äntligen besöker hem.
När jag inte skriver eller har att göra med livets olika "kamper" (och tro mig,

Jag har haft min andel), jag är ute och utforskar med min kamera, geocaching eller bara går tills mina ben ger ut. Jag älskar att underhålla dig, och jag hoppas att du fortsätter att komma tillbaka för mer.

Tack så mycket för all kärlek och stöd. Berätta för dina vänner, fortsätt läsa, och kanske en dag kommer jag äntligen dit för att se familjestrålen för mig själv.
Med kärlek och tacksamhet,
och Andrew

Movie review:Michael in Thet

 




Think you know the King of Pop? 

Think again. This film dives deep into the internal family wars and the shadows of abuse that followed 

At Michael Jackson from childhood to superstardom. It’s a gut-punch of a movie that proves his heart was even bigger than his hits. If it’s still in your local theater, stop reading this and buy a ticket

MOVIE REVIEW:WAGONS EAST!

 




​Review: Wagons East! – The Great U-Turn

​Rating: 8/10 (The "Candy is King" Cut)

​The Concept: Pure Genius

​Most Westerns are about grit, glory, and Manifest Destiny. Wagons East! says, "Actually, this place is dusty, dangerous, and the coffee is terrible. Let's go home." It takes the bravado of the Wild West and pokes a big, funny hole in it. For anyone who has ever started a project and realized halfway through they’d rather be back in bed, this movie is incredibly relatable.

​John Candy: The Soul of the Trail

​John Candy is, as always, the best thing on the screen. He plays James Harlow with a perfect mix of "I’ve seen too much" and "I have no idea where we’re going." Even when he’s playing a bumbling, drunken guide, you can’t help but root for him. He had this unique way of making you laugh while also making you want to give him a hug. Seeing him lead a bunch of neurotic settlers back toward the Atlantic is comedy gold.


Episode 70: She's not happy

 




 Episode 70: She is not happy!


The silence in the living room was suffocating. Alice had finally drifted off, her small head heavy against Sarah’s shoulder. Across from them, Andrew sat on the edge of the chair, looking like a man who had been hollowed out. He cleared his throat, his hand shaking as he ran it through his hair.

"I’m going to tell you as much about me as I need to tell," he began, his voice a low, gravelly rasp. He spoke of swaying outcomes in foreign cities and "doing what needed to be done" for the government. "I get paid from an account that technically doesn't exist. I’ve saved that money. But I want my photos to pay for our daughter’s college... because it’s pure. It’s not tied to my past."

Sarah felt a cold, sharp spark of fury. She wasn't some helpless bystander. She was a woman who had built her own success, a cybersecurity expert with three major apps to her name. She had her own fortune—money that didn't have a single drop of blood on it.

"You think I care about your hidden accounts, Andrew?" she whispered, her voice trembling with restrained rage. "I have more than enough to put Alice through college. I didn't marry you for security. I married you because I thought I knew who you were."

She was gearing up for a fight, expecting him to defend the money or the secrecy. Instead, Andrew looked her directly in the eyes. His gaze was raw, stripped of all the military coldness.

"I know why I fell in love with you," he said, his voice perfectly shaky, vibrating with a vulnerability that hit her harder than any shout could have. "Do you... do you remember why you fell in love with me?"

The question hung in the air, bruising and heavy. Sarah flinched, the wind taken completely out of her sails. She didn't have an answer—not one she wanted to admit while she was this angry.

"I need to put her down," she said, her voice cracking as she turned away. "Don't follow me."

She walked into the nursery, her movements robotic. She laid Alice in the crib, lingering to watch the baby’s peaceful face. When she finally emerged, she heard the heavy, uneven thud of Andrew’s boots on the stairs. He was heading for the master suite. Sarah followed a moment later, her footsteps silent.

She stood in the doorway of the bathroom, watching as the steam began to billow out from the massive walk-in enclosure. It wasn't just a shower; it was a miniature room of glass and stone, designed for luxury that felt grotesque in this moment. Andrew had already stripped, his clothes discarded in a heap near the glass door. Her breath hitched. The right side of his jeans was sodden with blood, seeping from a deep, jagged wound in his leg. His shirt was ruined, stained from both sides where the knife had pierced him.

Through the glass and the rising mist of the steam jets, she saw him. The enclosure was filling with heat from every direction, water beating down from the ceiling and walls. The "assessment" was horrific. Virtually no part of his body was untouched. His back was a map of purple and black bruises—the signature of the cliff fall. His shoulders were mottled with deep, plum-colored marks, and his ribs were a mosaic of trauma.

Every wound—the slashes on his arms, the puncture in his leg—had been stitched up with a grim, functional precision, but the skin around them was angry and swollen. He looked like he had been broken and put back together by a blind man. He was in massive, agonizing pain, yet he’d stood downstairs and asked her if she remembered loving him without a single complaint.

He stood in the center of that glass room, head bowed, oblivious to her watching him. The heat and the steam seemed to finally strip away the last of his strength. His hand reached for the stone bench, his fingers slipping on the wet surface.

Suddenly, his knees buckled.

The combination of blood loss, the trauma of the fall, and the crushing weight of his confession finally won. Andrew let out a soft, broken groan as he collapsed, his body sliding down the glass wall. He hit the floor of the steam room with a dull, wet thud, the water splashing over his face as he slumped into the corner, unconscious, leaving Sarah standing in the doorway with the silence of the house screaming in her ears.


Monday, May 4, 2026

Movie Review: Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008)

 


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Movie Review: Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008)

​Rating: 8/10 (Comedy/Drama/Action)

Streaming Status: FREE ON TUBI (A fresh new release for May 2026!)  

​The Enhanced Take

​If you’re looking for a film that perfectly blends high-stakes adventure with genuine laughs, this is one of Brendan Fraser’s most charismatic roles. He plays a quirky volcanologist who finds himself in over his head when he’s suddenly tasked with looking after his 13-year-old nephew. What starts as a simple geological trip to Iceland quickly spirals into a descent into a world that defies every law of physics.  

​The Vibe: It’s a comedy and action spectacle wrapped all in one. The chemistry between the trio—the scientist, the skeptical nephew, and their beautiful, brave guide—keeps the energy high. While the movie is packed with puns and light-hearted jokes that will have you chuckling, it isn't afraid to lean into its more serious, heartfelt moments, especially as the uncle and nephew begin to bond during their perilous journey.  

​The Highlights:

​The "Infinite" Fall: One of the most memorable sequences involves the characters falling through a volcanic tube for what feels like an eternity. It’s a perfect example of the film’s fun, "don't-think-too-hard-about-it" logic.

​Visual Spectacle: For a movie that paved the way for modern 3D, the effects—from glowing birds to prehistoric monsters—are a visual treat that still captures that sense of wonder.  

​The Ending: It wraps up with a satisfying, happy conclusion that leaves the door wide open for more adventures.

​The Verdict: It’s light-hearted, funny, and a fantastic watch for anyone who misses that classic, sincere adventure style. Grab a Dr. Pepper, kick back, and enjoy the ride!

​The Major Cast

Brendan Fraser as Trevor Anderson  

​Josh Hutcherson as Sean Anderson  

​Anita Briem as Hannah Ásgeirsson  

​Seth Meyers as Professor Alan Kitzens  

​Note: This film is currently available to stream for free on Tubi as part of their new May 2026 lineup!  

At 13 i Climbed Mt Adams

 




The crisp air bit at my cheeks as my cousin and I began our ascent, the first rays of dawn painting the sky. Little did I know the mountain had a surprise in store. Patches of snow began to appear, turning the trail treacherous. Each step was a gamble, a potential slide into the abyss. Then, the unthinkable – our water ran dry. Melted snow became our lifeline, each drop a hard-won victory.



Lunch Counter was a welcome oasis, but the mountain wasn't done. The final stretch loomed, a vertical wall of snow dotted with tiny figures – fellow climbers. My heart pounded, not just from the climb, but from the sheer audacity of it all. Yet, with each swing of the ice axe, each grueling step, the summit drew closer. The view from the top was a tapestry of endless forest, a world untouched.



The descent was a different beast. We became kids again, sliding down the mountain on plastic sheets, gravity our playful ally. But the exhaustion was a heavy cloak, each step a battle against my weary body. Finally, as dusk settled, we were back on solid ground. Mount Adams had tested me, pushed me, and left me with a story etched in sweat and snow. It was an experience I'd never forget, and perhaps, never repeat.


Movie review:Jack Reache




Free on tubi 

Jack Reacher: My Honest Take

​To be blunt, I don’t like this film. While Tom Cruise was great in the first two Mission: Impossible movies, this is a completely different story and it just doesn't work for me. I’m not a fan of the way he carries himself or the dialogue—I didn't find his threats or his delivery believable at all.

​It’s lucky that this is free on TV right now, because I certainly wouldn't pay to see it. Honestly, it felt like a waste of time. If you want to watch it because it's free, go ahead, but I wouldn't bother. You can’t like everything, and this one just missed the mark.

​The Plot

​The story begins with a sniper attack that leaves five people dead. When the suspect is caught, he refuses to talk, only writing down


 "Get Jack Reacher." Reacher, an enigmatic ex-military investigator, surfaces to look into the case. While it seems like an open-and-shut crime, Reacher teams up with a defense lawyer to uncover a deeper conspiracy involving a shadowy group that will kill to keep their secrets hidden.

​Jack Reacher: Cast List


Actor Character

Tom Cruise Jack Reacher

Rosamund Pike Helen Rodin

Richard Jenkins Alex Rodin

David Oyelowo Emerson

Werner Herzog The Zec

Jai Courtney Charlie

Joseph Sikora James Barr

Robert Duvall Cash


トゥビで無料


ジャック・リーチャー:私の正直な解釈


率直に言って、この映画は好きではありません。トム・クルーズは最初の2作『ミッション:インポッシブル』では素晴らしかったのですが、これは全く別の話で、私にはどうしてもうまくいきません。 彼の振る舞いや会話には興味がない。彼の脅しや言い回しが全く信じられない。


今、テレビでこれが無料なのは幸運だ。なぜなら、絶対にお金を払って見たくないからだ。 正直、時間の無駄だと感じました。 無料だから見たいならどうぞ。でも、私は気にしない。 すべてを好きになることはできないし、これは的外れだった。


陰謀


物語は狙撃兵の襲撃で始まり、5人が死亡した。 容疑者が捕まると、彼は話すことを拒否し、書き留めるだけです。




"ジャック・リーチャーをゲットして。" 謎めいた元軍捜査官のリーチャーが、事件を調査するために姿を現す。 公然の犯罪のように見えるが、リーチャーは弁護士と協力して、秘密を隠すために殺人を犯す影のグループを巻き込んだ、より深い陰謀を暴く。


ジャック・リーチャー:キャストリスト

アクターキャラクター


トム・クルーズ・ジャック・リーチャー


ロザムンド・パイク・ヘレン・ロディン


リチャード・ジェンキンス・アレックス・ロディン


デイヴィッド・オイェロウォ・エマーソン


ヴェルナー・ヘルツォーク


ジェイ・コートニー・チャーリー


ジョセフ・シコラ・ジェームズ・バー


ロバート・デュバル・キャッシュ

.... 


Gratuit sur Tubi


Jack Reacher : Ma prise honnête


Pour être franc, je n'aime pas ce film. Bien que Tom Cruise ait été génial dans les deux premiers films Mission: Impossible, c'est une histoire complètement différente et cela ne fonctionne tout simplement pas pour moi. Je ne suis pas fan de la façon dont il se comporte ou du dialogue - je n'ai pas trouvé ses menaces ou sa prestation crédible.


C'est une chance que ce soit gratuit à la télé en ce moment, parce que je ne paierais certainement pas pour le voir. Honnêtement, c'était comme une perte de temps. Si vous voulez le regarder parce que c'est gratuit, allez-y, mais je ne m'embêterais pas. Vous ne pouvez pas tout aimer, et celui-ci vient de manquer la cible.


Le complot


L'histoire commence avec une attaque de sniper qui fait cinq morts. Lorsque le suspect est pris, il refuse de parler, écrivant seulement




'Obtenez Jack Reacher. Reacher, un ancien enquêteur militaire énigmatique, fait surface pour examiner l'affaire. Bien que cela semble être un crime ouvert et fermé, Reacher fait équipe avec un avocat de la défense pour découvrir une conspiration plus profonde impliquant un groupe obscur qui va tuer pour garder leurs secrets cachés.


Jack Reacher : Liste des acteurs

Acteur Personnage


Tom Cruise Jack Reacher


Rosamund Pike Helen Rodin


Richard Jenkins Alex Rodin


David Oyelowo Emerson


Werner Herzog le Zec


Jai Courtney Charlie


Joseph Sikora James Barr


Robert Duvall Cash