Today is a very special day here at the Shattered Lens!

Yes, it is the final Sunday in November and I’m sure that has some sort of pagan importance that I don’t know about but, even beyond that, it’s NOVEMBER 27th!

IT’S ARLEIGH’S BIRTHDAY!

Next month, it will have been seven years since Arleigh decided to create a site that would be devoted to all things entertainment.  At the time, the site was called Unobtainium13 and Arleigh got things started with his review of Avatar!

Shortly after he published that review, Arleigh asked me if I would like to collaborate with him on the site.  I always pretend like I had to think about it.  I always say that I accepted after “careful consideration.”  The truth of the matter is that I accepted as soon as Arleigh asked and I’ve never regretted it once.  My work here at the Shattered Lens has helped me to grow as both a writer and a person.  Not only has it given me the chance to watch a lot of really good (and occasionally really bad) films but it’s also helped me to find my voice as a reviewer.  My work here has helped me through the hard times and has made the good times even better.

Over the years, this site has grown and gone through many changes but one thing has never changed.  Arleigh has always been there for me and he has always remained committed to making this the best site that it could possibly be.

Thank you, Arleigh!

Now, let’s watch some anime.  Let’s listen to some Sinatra.  Let’s grab a glass of our favorite adult beverage.  And let us all say to Arleigh —

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!