Troy’s 2026, chapter 15 (April 12-18) Days like this remind me I've got a deep, spiritual connection with nature, that many of my best days were spent immersed in the outside.

Getting splinters, getting sick, getting up in a tree, getting to have a special time with the Hulbert family, and getting more than that from life.

Troy’s 2026, chapter 14 (April 5-11) It is something to see, a good way to begin any day. We all have some version of this. I feel very fortunate with my version, so long as I remember to take the short walk to visit it.

Habits and rituals encouraging rebirth like cutting your hair, talking to loved ones, going to your beautiful places, and sitting on the back deck next to a fire.

Troy’s 2026, chapter 13 (March 29-April 4) Science also tells us that these two things are related more than just that they are two big realities to existence. Moving through space can change time itself. Going or slowing down can stretch or condense the something then something else.

Ponder mysteries of space and time with me, including trips to the Moon, Holy Week, and awesome one-day mustaches.

Troy’s 2026, chapter 12 (March 22-28) Blah, blah, blah. That's what you said last week. And the week before that. For things to be changing so much, you sure are giving the same answer.

Big Dreams, tree care, remembering how to dance, and The Book of Love.

Troy’s 2026, chapter 11 (March 15-21) Today is what was at some point the thing I was looking forward to, and it will someday be the thing I'm looking back on nostalgically. I am working on training myself to embrace the moment I am in and not compare it to everything that ever has and ever will happen

Children's theater, parents' trip wrapping up, remembering Mark, bowling, The Big Lebowski, family skate night, driftwood forts in the woods, and plenty more I want to be in the moment for.

Troy’s 2026, chapter 10 (March 8-14) In this metaphor, I want to spend the right amount of time looking at what is on the way, but not hitch my entire being to it, since most of the time I don't know all there is to know about it. I got lots of other stuff I can fly by.

The right amount of time to prep for the weather and the rest to enjoy the people, the movies, the sea life, the time travel, and the chicken sandwich.

Season 2: Wrap Up

Recapping the second season with best ofs, thoughts on the reviewed films, and reflections. 

Troy’s 2026, chapter 9 (March 1-7) There is a part of me that wants to fixate on the ways the plan goes wrong. It has a hard time letting go of those things.... There was also a part that remembered most all the incredible things. The magic of the hoodoos, the silence, the stars, the journey, the time finally getting to be in a place I've wanted to go for years. Let's ruminate on that during our drive, shall we?

Closing out my trip in the Southwest, adjusting when the plan doesn't work, government fails at funding, and remembering the good still in front of my face.

S2_Episode10 “La Dolce Vita”

In this episode, we journey down the rabbit hole of 1960s Italian nightlife and culture as we discuss Fellini's "La Dolce Vita." We reimagine the film with different directors and cast, we fill a festival lineup of films with unlikable leads and more!  Intro: 00:00:00…

Troy’s 2026, chapter 8 (February 22-28) I asked, if I could, to meet God while I was out today. It is said that people can have divine encounters while on a journey in the desert.

Venturing out to find snowballs, new lesson plans, places I've never seen, songs that will linger, and God as a bird.

Season 2 Ep. 9 “Revolver”

In this episode, we get caught up in a game as if being manipulated by a master chess player in the Guy Ritchie movie "Revolver." Jason Statham, Ray Liotta, and Andre 3000?! Yes, please! We draft 2005 films, pit British Directors Guy Ritchie and Danny Boyle against each…

Troy’s 2026, chapter 7 (February 15-21) There is so much romance, so much longing, so much swagger in the soundtrack. I feel cool listening to it. I feel in love. I feel requited. I feel obsessed.

Troy’s 2026, chapter 7 (February 15-21)

There is so much romance, so much longing, so much swagger in the soundtrack. I feel cool listening to it. I feel in love. I feel requited. I feel obsessed.

Troy’s 2026, chapter 6 (February 8-14) It's ok. Everyone of us will be ok if we've got our squad, our village, our community.

Going to the State Capital to testify, making locally famous guacamole, visiting a baby, and a big day in Portland with my squads.

Season 2 Ep. 8 “Lars and the Real Girl”

In this episode, we take a walk on the quirky side of life as we discuss "Lars and the Real Girl." We fill a festival with some quirky leads and explore some blindspots from different categories.  (Contains Spoilers) Intro: 00:00:00 -- 00:02:59 Review:…

Troy’s 2026, chapter 5 (February 1-7) We quickly commented on how much colder this water was, but we both still felt like we could make it, so we continued. As I got my bearings, I tried to move into a front crawl and put my head down. The water was so cold, I couldn't keep it down for very long, because I would begin to experience something like brain freeze.

Troy’s 2026, chapter 5 (February 1-7)

We quickly commented on how much colder this water was, but we both still felt like we could make it, so we continued. As I got my bearings, I tried to move into a front crawl and put my head down. The water was so cold, I couldn't keep it down for very long,…

Season 2 Ep. 7 “Promising Young Woman”

In this episode, we discuss some heavy subject matter at the center of the revenge movie, "Promising Young Woman." We curate a revenge film festival and list some directors we're eager to see more from.  (Contains Spoilers) Intro: 00:00:00 -- 00:04:40 Review:…

Troy’s 2026, chapter 4 (January 25-31) On particularly good waves, she would return, splashing back to me saying, "Totally rad, Duuude,"

Troy’s 2026, chapter 4 (January 25-31)

On particularly good waves, she would return, splashing back to me saying, "Totally rad, Duuude,"

Season 2: Ep. 6 “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On”

This week we're warming hearts and minds as we spend time with Marcel the Shell, draft some 2021 movies, and pull our heart strings with a feel good fest.  (Contains Spoilers) Intro: 00:00:00 — 00:03:58 Review: 00:03:59 — 00:28:30 2021 Movie Draft:…

Troy’s 2026, chapter 3 (January 18-24) I felt this deep connection to humanity, the ways we can become isolated, all alone when we deal with loss, and then the ways we can be universally connected when something helps us see our common pain and longing.

Troy’s 2026, chapter 3 (January 18-24)

I felt this deep connection to humanity, the ways we can become isolated, all alone when we deal with loss, and then the ways we can be universally connected when something helps us see our common pain and longing.

Troy’s 2026, chapter 2 (January 11-17) This time of year offers opportunity for reflection, moments where I can pause and listen with a little less pressure to get on to the next thing. There are important things to accomplish, particularly this year, but our part of the world is also hibernating in wait for the big growth that is coming.

Troy’s 2026, chapter 2 (January 11-17)

This time of year offers opportunity for reflection, moments where I can pause and listen with a little less pressure to get on to the next thing. There are important things to accomplish, particularly this year, but our part of the world is also hibernating…

Season2 Ep5: “The Adjustment Bureau”

In this episode, we follow a politician whose path seems laid out before him but something/someone keeps getting in his way. This week we challenge divine plans, rank top Matt Damon performances, fill a higher power festival, and more.  (Contains Spoilers)…

Troy’s 2026, chapter 1 (January 1-10) There are many things I want for myself, and often towards the top of the list is to be spending significant time outside. One day in, I had been able to make that happen. I hope it might be the start of a habit.

Troy’s 2026, chapter 1 (January 1-10)

There are many things I want for myself, and often towards the top of the list is to be spending significant time outside. One day in, I had been able to make that happen. I hope it might be the start of a habit.

Troy’s 2025, final chapter (December 28-31) Someone asked what we hope for in the new year, and we each shared something. Then, we went inside, hugged each other and pretty quickly retired to sleep our first sleep of 2026.

Troy’s 2025, final chapter (December 28-31)

Someone asked what we hope for in the new year, and we each shared something. Then, we went inside, hugged each other and pretty quickly retired to sleep our first sleep of 2026.

Season 2 Ep. 4 “The Thin Man”

In this episode, we take a wild ride with Nick and Nora in W.S. Van Dyke's "The Thin Man." We take a stroll through some Pre-Hays Code Films we haven't seen and entertain the thought of hanging with some on-screen movie couples. Grab some brandy, a Nick and Nora…

Troy’s 2025, chapter 51 (December 21-27) We laid on a small hillside next to the lake. Aura said, "we should come out here at night, so we can look up at the sky." I agreed and felt all the more warmth inside that she was having these urges.

Troy’s 2025, chapter 51 (December 21-27)

We laid on a small hillside next to the lake. Aura said, "we should come out here at night, so we can look up at the sky." I agreed and felt all the more warmth inside that she was having these urges.

Season 2 Ep. 3 “Seven Beauties”

In this episode, we follow an Italian Anti-Hero as he traverses through the horrors of trying to survive World War 2. Join us as we discuss the 1970s Oscar Nominated film "Seven Beauties."  (Contains Spoilers) Intro: 00:00:00 -- 00:02:31 Review: 00:02:32 -- 00:38:17…

Season 2 Ep.2 “Hanna”

Saoirse Ronan, Eric Bana, and Cate Blanchett thrill audiences with this Joe Wright nuanced action hit. We're here to talk about the film, top movies from 2011, and a Cate Blanchett Starter Pack.  (Contains Spoilers) Intro: 00:00:00 -- 00:03:07 Review: 00:03:08 -- 00:34:00…

Troy’s 2025, chapter 50 (December 14-20) I enjoyed the music playing in each business, the smells, the people I made small talk with going in and out. This activity was in service of days in the future, but it also felt like the right way to be spending my time then and there.

Troy’s 2025, chapter 50 (December 14-20)

I enjoyed the music playing in each business, the smells, the people I made small talk with going in and out. This activity was in service of days in the future, but it also felt like the right way to be spending my time then and there.

Season 2 Ep. 1 “Moulin Rouge”

Like a Baz Luhrmann opening montage, we explode into Season 2 and 2026 with the fantastic musical world of "Moulin Rouge."  (Contains Spoilers) Intro: 00:00:00 -- 00:05:13 Review: 00:05:14 -- 00:34:10 Reframing and Recasting: 00:34:11 -- 00:48:35 Desired Sponsors:…

PTA’s “One Battle After Another”

In this bonus episode, we dissect the new Paul Thomas Anderson wild ride, "One Battle After Another." Is it a masterpiece or a crowd pleaser? Can it be both? We answer this and a lot more.  (Contains Spoilers)