Evil Dead Burn — The Deadites Are Back Again
The Evil Dead franchise continues, and of course, I had to see where the story goes next.
After the original The Evil Dead in 1981, Evil Dead II, the 2013 continuation, and Evil Dead Rise, the newest chapter brings back the supernatural chaos, the Necronomicon, and yes... the power tools.
Because it's Evil Dead.
I break down how Evil Dead Burn connects to the previous movies, the callbacks fans will notice, why this one deserves the big screen experience, and where I hope the franchise goes next.
Is it scary?
Is it gory?
Does it belong with the rest of the Evil Dead universe?
I talk about it all in the latest Junk Cast review.
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You've been warned.
Day 25: Stock Price, Strategy, and the Question of Accountability
Day 25.
Still no response from Jacob Chavis regarding my request for the full study information published by the Nextdoor Communications team, listing him as the contact.
No study.
No methodology.
No acknowledgment.
As of this post, Nextdoor (NXDR) is trading around $2.33 per share.
For me, with my modest investment, that represents a small gain.
But I continue asking the bigger question:
What exactly are investors buying into?
Nextdoor launched over 15 years ago. The company continues discussing technology, AI, growth opportunities, and the future of connecting neighbors.
Those are great talking points.
But eventually the conversation has to shift from possibilities to results.
Technology alone does not fix execution.
Podcasts do not fix execution.
Social media posts do not fix execution.
A true change in direction does.
Speaking of technology, there are companies building solutions around the Nextdoor ecosystem — lead generation, sales performance, advertising optimization, and analytics.
My concern as a shareholder is simple:
Trust.
If my experience requesting information connected to a published study is any indication, what happens when a larger issue requires escalation?
What happens when a business partner, advertiser, or technology provider needs support when something actually impacts revenue?
Ignoring a simple question is easy.
Solving difficult problems requires a culture of ownership.
This is not about one email.
It is about what behaviors become acceptable.
Leadership sets expectations.
Processes become culture.
Culture becomes results.
A saying I continue coming back to:
“We tolerate what we allow.”
Shareholders, users, advertisers, and partners should always ask:
What are we allowing?
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Handicap Parking: It’s Not a Suggestion, It’s a Necessity
This morning I arrived at the hospital to visit my mom. Like many mornings recently, it’s another chapter of balancing life, family, dialysis, and everything else that comes with it.
As I pulled into the parking lot, I started looking for a handicap-accessible parking spot. I have a handicap plate. Not because it’s convenient. Not because I want a closer walk.
I have one because I’m an above-the-knee amputee and I live with ESRD (End Stage Renal Disease). Some days the extra distance isn’t just a few more steps — it’s a lot more energy, more strain, and more effort.
There were no handicap spots available.
Then I noticed something.
Apparently, when the designated spots are full, someone decided the solution was simple: create their own spot.
A spot that wasn’t actually a parking spot.
Maybe they were in a hurry. Maybe they had a reason. Maybe they thought, “I’ll only be a minute.”
But here’s the thing — hospitals are one of the places where accessibility matters the most. People coming through those doors may be dealing with challenges you can see and many you can’t.
The lines, signs, and designated spaces aren’t there for decoration. They exist because someone may be walking on a prosthetic leg. Someone may be recovering from treatment. Someone may be helping a loved one while fighting their own battle.
I don’t expect special treatment. I expect people to think beyond themselves.
A little awareness and consideration go a long way.
Because one day, the spot you think doesn’t matter may be the spot you truly need.
Leadership Disconnect: The Rules You Promote Should Start With You
I’m on a roll tonight.
Maybe it’s because after dialysis, once the “dialysis hangover” feeling starts to fade — a feeling I remember from another lifetime over 17 years ago — I start connecting dots.
Tonight, something stood out.
Nirav Tolia posted on X about the World Cup, his family, and how important soccer is to them—a proud parent moment.
I understand that.
However, the picture appeared to include his child during a game with other children and teammates clearly visible in the background.
Is posting a photo from a public event automatically illegal?
No.
That is not the point.
The point is awareness, judgment, and understanding of the community you lead.
The CEO of Nextdoor runs a platform where neighbors regularly discuss safety, privacy, strangers taking photos, and concerns about their children’s images and likeness being shared online without permission.
Parents ask:
“Who took this picture?”
“Why is my child online?”
“Did anyone ask before posting this?”
These are conversations happening on his own platform.
However, the person leading that platform seems comfortable sharing a moment in which other children may be included in a public post without their parents' consent.
That disconnect matters.
Leadership is not just what you say on a podcast.
Leadership is not just about kindness, trust, neighbors, and community.
Leadership is demonstrating an understanding of the concerns of the people using your product.
This is bigger than one picture.
It is about being connected to your customers' reality.
A CEO sets the example.
If your platform promotes trust, safety, respect, and community awareness — those principles should not stop when you log off the app.
You cannot build trust while appearing disconnected from what your own users are concerned about.
The community is speaking.
The question is:
Is leadership listening?
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