Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose (2023) - A world renowned paranormal expert is called in to investigate a strange case. But the strangest part may not be the supernatural part at all. Directed by Adam Sigal Starting Simon Pegg, Minnie Driver, Christopher Lloyd, Neil Gaiman Why I Liked It - Ummm, it wasn't longer... Continue Reading →
Fifteen Postcards by Kirsten McKenzie (2019) - Sarah Lester inherited an antique shop following the mysterious disappearance of both her parents. As she struggles to keep the shop open, and find any clues to the disappearances, she comes across a collection of estate antiques, including fifteen postcards. What she doesn’t expect is to be hurled... Continue Reading →
The Servant (1964) - A self involved, vacuous member of the upper class is oblivious to the chicanery of the man he hires as his man servant. Directed by Joseph Losey Starring - Dirk Bogarde, Sarah Miles, James Fox Why I Liked It - A chilling tale of deceit, told with a touch of subtlety.... Continue Reading →
I want to increase the volume of my shared creativity here this year. I show a lot of my writing here, but not always the other things that are core to my creative life. In 2025, you will see more writing, more photography, more watercolor painting, and maybe even a bit of music. Those are... Continue Reading →
Happy Gilmore (1996) - An inept, but enthusiastic, hockey player discovers he can drive a golf ball 400+ yards. When the IRS seizes his grandmother’s house for back taxes, he takes his act on the pro tour. Starting Adam Sandler, Carl Weathers, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald Why I Liked It - Bob Barker beats up... Continue Reading →
I understand the concept of marketing hyperbole, but really? The Last Room on the Left by Leah Konen (2025) - Kerry's life is a string of problems. Her husband left her, her drinking is getting out of control, and she is stuck on a book she's writing whose deadline is coming fast. The chance to... Continue Reading →
How much trouble can you get into if Groucho Marx is your advisor?Don't answer that question! Double Dynamite (1951) - A young bank clerk wants more from his life is accused of embezzling from his employer. With only his friend Emil on his side, he'll try to clear his name and win his girl back.... Continue Reading →
A new year has become a time to “begin again”, to start new habits, break old ones, become the person we want to be. Success rates vary, of course, but the effort is worthwhile, even if you fall short of perfection. For my creative life this year, I will work NOT to be like too... Continue Reading →
What Did You See That You Liked? Time for the annual list of my top movies of the year. As is my practice, I limit my list to NINE selections. (Lots of reasons, the most important is that it’s my favorite number). Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com For the year, I watched a disappointing 34... Continue Reading →
But 2025 Should Be Better! Time for my annual review of the year in reading. I had a better year than last, but I’d like to bump it up a little more in the one to come. My goal is a book every two weeks. Reading speed is not the limiting factor, but reading time... Continue Reading →
Stories Are My Life 