May 1, 2025: The Fading Legends

Total letdown.

When the kids were little, I introduced them to two of my favorite childhood movies: E.T. and The Princess Bride.

Years had passed since my last viewing, but the nostalgia held strong. I hyped them up, prepped some popcorn, and settled on the couch with high hopes.

Their review of both films? A big Meh.

Sitting beside them, even I felt the magic slipping. The charm remained, but the sparkle had dulled. Time had changed things.

Flash forward to this evening. While traveling through North Carolina, I took my dad to a restaurant he had never tried. I talked it up and promised a great experience. The place? Chipotle.

We walked in and found chaos. A long line. Trash on the floor and no forks or napkins. Disgruntled employees.

I guess some legends don’t age well. Turns out, my kids weren’t the only ones unimpressed by my picks.