I Miss When Instagram Was About Photos

This is going to sound like the kind of complaint that starts with “back in my day,” so let’s just get that out of the way.

Those who know me know I don’t love change, especially when the old thing worked just fine.

There was a time when Instagram felt simple. You posted a photo. People who followed you actually saw it. If they liked it, they tapped like. Everyone went about their day.

No pressure to perform. No expectation to entertain. No need to turn dinner into a short-form action movie.

That version of Instagram was why I joined over twelve years ago.

New TV Shows Premiering in December 2025

A new month, and the last of the new TV show releases for 2,025, ready to sabotage whatever tiny amount of free time you have left. December knows you have a lot of holiday plans, and that’s why it’s pretty slim pickings for shows worth your time. But you are here to be entertained, so here’s what I’ll be watching as 2025 wraps up.

New TV Shows Premiering in October 2025

When I was younger, the week after the Emmys was the greatest time for a TV fan. All of the new shows were back in full force, and the summer rerun season was over. Kids today have no idea what it was like, seeing repeat episodes for basically four months. Well, the Emmys are over, and look at that, many big-time shows are hitting the schedule in October. It’s time to cook a turkey and get cozy. From gritty thrillers to feel-good comedies, slick spy games to spooky atmospheres, this month’s premieres are here to keep you glued to the screen. Whether you’re bingeing or pacing yourself week by week, there’s something new every kind of viewer will want in their queue.

My Favourite Alex Cross Books

I’ve been reading James Patterson books for years, and the Alex Cross series has always been my go-to thriller. There’s something about a detective who’s smart, resourceful, and endlessly determined that just hooks me (I still picture Morgan Freeman). These Alex Cross books combine suspense, twisted villains, and edge-of-your-seat action that keeps me turning pages late into the night—even when I really should be asleep. Here are my favourite entries in the series, ranked with their creep factor so you know which ones might make you check over your shoulder.

New TV Shows Premiering in September 2025

Summer’s winding down, but September’s TV show lineup is dialing the drama and the chill factor way up. From mock-doc laughs to teen band fever, spy thrillers to animated fish friends, this month’s TV slate is streaming gold. Let’s check out the new TV shows premiering in September 2025 that you could be watching.

New TV Shows Premiering in August 2025

Summer’s still sizzling—and August 2025 is bringing even more TV heat. Gone are the days of summer reruns, this month’s lineup is bursting with star-studded historical epics, sci-fi thrillers, courtroom face-offs, and even preschool superheroes. Start clearing your schedule (and maybe hoisting a chair on the patio).