Patrick Burrell

Mayday — Never again

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Movie · Never again · 2026 · Dir. John Francis Daley, Jonathan Goldstein · Watched September 6, 2026

This movie reminded me a lot of the Apple TV movie Fountain of Youth. It was professionally constructed with big name actors, good set design and locations, and interesting cinematography. But the story itself felt flat. Not a good end result for an action/suspense movie. And having seen Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool, I felt he was distractingly neutered here.

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Brewster's New Buffalo — Would do again

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Restaurant · Would do again · Italian Restaurant · 11 W Merchant St, New Buffalo, MI 49117, USA · Visited August 19, 2026

Our server, Arianna, was the best. Very friendly and personable. She recommended a pasta and chicken dish that was delicious! We hope to eat here again.

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Fair Warning — Must do again

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Music · Must do again · Van Halen · 1981 · Listened to August 27, 2026

My absolute favorite Van Halen album, featuring the quintessential VH song, Unchained. This song has everything I love about this band: Eddie's chugging, flanged rhythm guitar, Roth's humor, and Alex's odd-timing drums. From the amazing tapped intro to Mean Street, through the awakening monster sounds of Sunday Afternoon in the Park, there's not a wasted moment on this whole album. Complete perfection.

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Mason Jar Cafe — Must do again

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Restaurant · Must do again · Cafe · 210 Water St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022, USA · Visited August 19, 2026

We eat here every time we take our daughter to Loyola in Chicago. It has become a fond tradition and every meal I’ve had here has been delicious.

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