Movie Review - Regretting You
I just finished watching Regretting You — and yes, I posted my full review on Videos → Movies over on NielFlamm.com. Emotional twists, excellent pacing, and plenty to talk about.
Head over and check out the video review!
More Thoughts on the Celebrity Reflection
I had a few extra thoughts after my time on the Celebrity Reflection — especially about the gambling and the alcohol scene onboard. Let’s just say the casino thoughts are big at sea, and the drinks… well, they have their own storyline.
Want the full story? Check out the new clips in Videos → Travel on NielFlamm.com.
🦃 “A Very #Nextdoor Thanksgiving” — A Completely Fictional, Satirical Dialogue. Featuring Nirav Tolia, the C-Suite, the Intern, Bubbles the Clown… and a talking turkey named Gerald.
Scene: The #Nextdoor Headquarters Thanksgiving Table
A long table is set. A giant #Nextdoor logo hangs like a Christmas tree star.
Everyone sits down — looking stressed, confused, and slightly sleep-deprived.
Welcome, everyone. Before we carve the turkey, let’s go around the table and say what we’re thankful for this year.
Penny Pincherstein (CFO):
I’m thankful we didn’t exceed the moderation budget… except for the overtime used deleting Niel’s comments.
glances at Intern Internson
Intern Internson:
I’m thankful the Commodore 64 didn’t explode this time. It only smoked lightly.
Cy R. Breach (CISO):
I’m thankful that deleting comments still counts as “security protocol.” Makes my job very easy.
Techie McBandwidth (CTO):
I’m thankful nobody found out the servers panic every time Niel reposts one of our articles. The alarms sound like a dying whale.
Brandy Buzzwords (CMO):
I’m thankful we managed to publish one positive article without Niel turning it into a transparency audit. Oh wait— (checks phone) He already did.
Huggie Feelingsworth (CHRO):
I’m thankful we still haven’t reached out to him. That level of consistency is rare these days.
Bubbles the Clown:
I’m thankful that I’m finally allowed to juggle in the office. It relieves stress when red-alert sirens go off every time Niel posts.
Gerald the Turkey:
(Clears throat disapprovingly)
I’m thankful I haven’t been eaten yet. Also, you people argue so much that you forgot to preheat the oven.
Everyone else:
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Gerald, you go last.
Gerald:
I just went.
Fine. I’ll go. I’m thankful that for one single day — ONE — Niel didn’t comment on our posts.
Intern Internson:
Uh… sir? He commented on the Dallas article. AND he reposted it.
Cy R. Breach:
Red alert?
Techie McBandwidth:
Red alert.
Bubbles the Clown:
Sirens blare
RED ALERT! RED ALERT! COMMENT DETECTED!
Penny Pincherstein (CFO):
Could someone please hold me? I can’t live through another comment removal marathon.
Gerald the Turkey:
(Facepalms with a wing)
I’m thankful I’m not part of this company.
Nirav Tolia (slamming table):
WHY IS HE LIKE THIS?!
WHY CAN’T HE ENJOY THANKSGIVING LIKE A NORMAL PERSON?!
Gerald:
Because he’s a neighbor of Earth, and neighbors talk.
Everyone else:
……………
Fine. Let’s pass the mashed potatoes and hope he doesn’t post again before dessert.
(Phone pings.)
Intern Internson:
Um… sir? He posted again.
Bubbles the Clown:
(Throws pumpkin pie into the air and screams toward Alcatraz)
WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY???
Gerald:
Happy Thanksgiving, folks. You all need therapy.
Dialyzing Two Days in a Row
Today was one of those weeks where dialysis didn’t care about my plans — two days back-to-back.
It’s draining, but it’s also a reminder that staying disciplined is how I keep moving forward. I show up, plug in, get through it, and keep living my life.
If you want to see what this looks like in real time, check out the Videos page under End Stage Renal Disease on NielFlamm.com.