Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
Had the opportunity to do some trans-Atlantic flying, which is always a good time to catch up on recent movies I've missed. I saw three on this trip. Kingsman - The Secret Service (2014) - Her Majesty's most secret service is looking to fill a vacancy in their elite force just as a new international... Continue Reading →
Pardon me while I restrain an "I told you so". Keith Olbermann, the incredibly smart, acerbic commentator most recently employed (for the second time) with ESPN, has been cut loose. Again. This post from April of 2012. It's the third story, so scroll down. Love this KO look. It was the one he put on... Continue Reading →
F.W. Murnau's Sunrise (1927) - The story of a country farmer who is beguiled by seductress from the city. The Woman From the City (Margaret Livingston) wants The Man (George O'Brien) to sell his farm and drown his wife, The Woman (Janet Gaynor). He will have to struggle to find what his heart truly desires.... Continue Reading →
Still taking a moment to consider. A few things become clear. I need to completely re-think what I'm doing. I also need to be honest enough to say that I've been kidding myself for the last several months. There was no plan, there was just some vague wandering around. If the wandering was good, I'd... Continue Reading →
I've had lots of time to read recently and I find myself with a backlog. So I'm going to double up for a couple weeks to keep these a little more timely. I'm not sure I understand the why of this but my e-reader (a Nook Color) has me reading many more of the classics... Continue Reading →
Edtv (1999) - A video store clerk (Matthew McConaughey) agrees to let his life be broadcast live on cable TV. Unedited and unscripted. Quickly his entire family and the woman he loves will begin to feel the burden of the lack privacy when thier lives become "reality TV". In the end he will have to... Continue Reading →
I am on vacation this week. With back to back pilgrimage and Vacation Bible School I am ready for some down time. The question everyone is asking is, "So whatcha gonna do?" It may not be sexy or exciting but the answer is: NOTHING Call it a "stay-cation" or just goofing off but I'm not... Continue Reading →
The Right Reverend Daniel Martins is the bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Springfield. At the current General Convention of The Episcopal Church he recently tweeted "#GC78 Never very impressed with the "official youth presence." How do they get chosen?", followed by "Meant no offense re GCOYP. Just being honest about my experience over 5... Continue Reading →
Revenge of the Nerds (1984) - Two high school buddies (Robert Carradine and Anthony Edwards) hope to leave their lives as high school nerds behind at college. Together with a band of misfits hey end up in a battle with the jock fraternity for control of the Greek Council and their own sense of identity.... Continue Reading →
Safety Not Guaranteed (2012) - A magazine reporter and two interns follow up on a personal ad looking for companions for time travel. The grocery clerk who posted the ad is paranoid and doesn't like the reporter but connects with one of the interns. The idea of travelling back in time to change a pivotal... Continue Reading →
