Archive - Payne-ful Thinking

Gratitude for the past 25 years

George Bailey was right — it really is a wonderful life

Jul 15 •

Jackson Payne

June 2025

Determining my 10 desert island movies

In case it wasn't already clear, I'm far from a film snob

Jun 30 •

Jackson Payne

Are the Birds real?

After a pathetic start to the season, my beloved Baltimore Orioles are on a recent tear. I just hope it actually ends up mattering.

Jun 6 •

Jackson Payne

May 2025

Why did I start a blog?

The question everyone is dying to know

May 15 •

Jackson Payne

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