Raine Neal
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Just trying to make it through the days - writing is a great way to stay distracted and refreshed.
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The Mole: The Netflix Reboot
If you're unfamiliar with The Mole, I implore you to check out my previously published article here on Vocal detailing the early 2000s family whodunit show. It was ahead of its time, cryptic, at times hilarious, and borderline reality show perfection.
By Raine Neal3 years ago in Geeks
NFL Teams Ranked By How Good Their Name Would Be As A Baby Name
It seems like this time of year the American people have one thing on their minds -- football, specifically the NFL, or National Football League. Now, I don't know much about the NFL but what I do know much about is baby names. I have a personal passion for names, and it seems as the years go by the horizons for what is acceptable to name your child get broader and broader. Here is my opinionated list of how NFL team names would rank as baby names, not including the city precursor, from worst to best.
By Raine Neal3 years ago in Families
Why Does Netflix Bite Off More Than It Can Chew?
It's pretty obvious that Netflix is at the forefront of the streaming experience. But the question is why? Sure, Netflix has a large, ever-rotating selection including both original and other content, but couldn't this be said for quite a few streaming services? Not to mention that Netflix Originals are being received with less and less of a warm welcome as time goes on. Netflix seems to be prioritizing quantity over quality, and recommendations don't seem to have any personalization at all.
By Raine Neal4 years ago in Geeks
I Miss Finding Books Myself
I remember the days when I would roam the Barnes and Noble aisles for hours, scanning book after book until the sound of the classical music over the speakers made me sick. As awful as that may sound, it was so much fun! I would go into it so open-mindedly, only swayed by cute covers or recognizable author names. A whole event was made out of tracking down my new favorites, pulling muscles in my neck in order to read every sideways title, and practically laying on the floor in order to thoroughly read the synopses to know what was worth my time.
By Raine Neal4 years ago in Lifehack
Rendezvous
As I looked up at the full moon, the wind skittered through the leaves, as if on cue. Every step I took toward the barn was a dangerous one. I dared a glance back at my old, white farmhouse (at least, it used to be white; the paint on the siding was so chipped that it was almost beige again), watching carefully for a light to flip on. If she woke up, she would almost definitely check my room, and if I weren't in there...
By Raine Neal4 years ago in Fiction
