Author Archive: Eric San Juan
Eric San Juan
January 4, 2017
Contributed Post How often are you in your household? Ideally – not too much! We all need to get out and about and enjoy life. That being said, our homes are places of comfort, it’s only natural that we are going to spend a lot of time there. Absence can cause worry. If you’re not in your house, you don’t know what is happening to it, you don’t know what is going on until you return. That doesn’t mean you have to constantly worry, but absence is going to naturally cause it. The lack of knowledge possessed by yourself when you are not around is going to create it. That’s not fair on you! You should be able to go out and spend time with…
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Eric San Juan
January 4, 2017
Let’s talk about David Lean’s landmark epic Lawrence Of Arabia. By now, the film’s reputation is well established. Considered by many to be one of the greatest films of all time (it certainly ranks high on my personal list), in 1962 Lawrence Of Arabia garnered seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Peter O’Toole’s tortured performance is the stuff of legend, and its on-screen vistas have inspired filmmakers from Stephen Spielberg to Martin Scorsese to Peter Jackson. Even people who have never seen it at least know of its lofty reputation. But some classic films of yesteryear have a way of surviving on praise rather than lasting merit; people cite a film for greatness simply because you’re supposed to, others repeat what they’ve heard, and before long…
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Eric San Juan
January 3, 2017
Contributed Post Image You don’t need a massive outdoor space to create an attractive and functional garden. There are lots of simple techniques that will transform the smallest of yards and create the illusion of a larger area. And the winter months are a great time to work on this, to ensure you’re ready for spring. Start With Function When planning your garden, begin with function. What do you intend to use it for? Will it be somewhere to relax at the end of a busy day or on weekends? Are you looking for a manageable yard, with the minimum of maintenance? Do you want to grow your own herbs, fruit, and vegetables? Or are aesthetics more important? Determining the function of your garden will…
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Eric San Juan
January 3, 2017
Contributed Post Image from: Pixabay When it comes to improving a home, the garden can sometimes get overlooked. However, upgrading your outdoor space is the best thing you can do. There are many additions you can make to your garden to get more out of it. What’s more, a lovely garden will bolster your property value massively. But with all kinds of things you can do with your garden, it can be hard to know what the best additions are. There are many additions to spruce up the look of your garden, but the best improvements are practical ones. Here are some of the things you can do to your garden to get more use out of it. Install A Fence Everyone should have a…
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Eric San Juan
December 29, 2016
Back in late 2013, I decided to try an experiment: I decided I’d self-publish a book of television commentary on a show I was obsessed with at the time, Breaking Bad. The result was Breaking Down Breaking Bad. The idea was a culmination of several things coming together at once. I’d had over a decade in journalism and knew I could meet a deadline, and with the show coming to an end it looked like a great time to hit the world with something. I’d also been Editor in Chief for a website devoted to movie and TV criticism for a few years, so I’d been down the “critic” road before (though admittedly, it was never my jam; didn’t enjoy doing reviews then, don’t enjoy…
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