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Welcome to my ever-evolving blog. It started out as a blog on Beachbody workouts and products, mainly when I was a Beachbody coach. I no longer coach, not because I don't believe in Beachbody's programs (I subscribe to Beachbody on Demand and use their workouts every day), I am just not a salesperson and hated that aspect of it. I am more than willing to answer questions about my experiences with their products and the various workouts, and I feel freer to do so without the appearance of giving a biased review of something.

I have also started adding reviews for various things I have purchased like movies, books, CDs, and other products. This was brought about by a fight with Amazon in which all of my reviews were removed over a completely bullshit allegation that I posted a review that violated their terms of service. After going back and forth with the morons in the community-reviews department (even after they admitted that my posts did not violate their guidelines) they restored my account (which took them six months to do), but I have been posting my reviews on my blog to have them preserved in case something like that happens again. And here, I will post uncensored reviews so I will swear from time to time and post reviews that may be longer than Amazon's character limit. Everything I post here on any topic or product is my personal opinion, and I take no compensation for any product reviews I post. I am a member of Amazon's vine program and because I get those products for free, I keep those reviews on Amazon only, but everything I have purchased with my own money, whether from Amazon or some other store/website/outlet, I will post here.  

I also plan to do some longer blog posts on various topics, such as how to learn physics, how to get through calculus, and longer reviews of workout programs as I do them. Basically, whatever strikes me as interesting at the time.  As you can see if you navigate around the blog, I had many years in between postings. During that time I was going back to school to get an engineering degree, and learning material that I avoided my first time through college was a different experience and one that gave me a lot of insight into how to do well in those classes, which I will try to impart here for those who are looking to get a science or engineering degree. 

Monday, June 21, 2021

DVD Review: Chicago Fire Season 4


Season 4 of Chicago Fire picks up immediately after the conclusion to Season 3 when Dawson finds the stripper dead in Casey's apartment. The season three loose ends get tied up fairly quickly into the season, and then the show goes on to new storylines. As has been the case with prior seasons, this one follows the format of larger story arcs that play out in between the various fire/accident calls the crew gets sent to. Some of the larger arcs this season involve Casey running for Alderman of the 21st  district, Chilli spiraling because of personal issues (much like other characters have), a medical issue for Otis, Joe trying to help another gang member get out, and of course, many love interests for Severide. 

The show also features many appearances from characters on Chicago PD and Chicago Med (which officially premiered during Fire's 4th season). And, there was the official "One Chicago" crossover event where each of the shows tied together in some way. Unlike some seasons in which there is a single storyline that crosses between each show, the event that gets the members of Firehouse 51 to Chicago Med was set up in the episode leading into the crossover, then a medical case that looked to be ancillary to that storyline ended up being the main part of the Med and PD hours of the crossover. 

For those who get the DVD set, the 23 episodes are spread over six discs. The bonus material includes behind-the-scenes material for most of the episodes, as well as the Med and PD installments of the crossover. A decent amount of material for those who like watching the bonus features.

Overall, the show continues to be well-written and acted, and blends a lot of action with elements of drama, comedy, and romance (it is a bit soap-opera-like at times). There is a bit more cast turnover this season, but not as much as the prior couple of seasons. I would say if you liked the prior seasons of the show you will probably like this one. On the other hand, if procedural shows with a large ensemble cast are not your thing, or if you have just not liked the prior seasons, there is nothing about this one that is likely to change your mind. 
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