Wooper: We’ve cycled through all sorts of names for these check-in columns over the years, but the most appropriate one for this week’s post might be “catch-up,” as I watched three episodes of some of these shows in an effort to get current with the spring season. That’s a lot for an old man who … Continue reading Spring 2025 Check-In – Weeks 4-5
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