Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
48 Hours (1982) – After a criminal steals his gun, a San Francisco police detective pulls a convict out of prison to help him track the fugitive down. With nothing in common except mutual dislike, the two have to form some kind of partnership to achieve what they need. Directed by Walter Hill Starring Nick... Continue Reading →
I got the chance to try something brand new on my creative journey this past month! It's an artistic technique that is some 2,500 years old. Glassblowing! As part of their exploration of manufacturing technologies and materials, the Engineering class at my school got the chance to work with glass. At the end of the... Continue Reading →
Occupation (2018) – A small town in Australia is the launching point of a ground invasion of Earth by extraterrestrial forces. Their separate lives must weave a competent guerrilla force to hang on as long as they can. Directed by Luke Sparke Starring Dan Ewing, Temuera Morrison, Stephany Jacobsen, Rhiannon Fish Why I Liked It... Continue Reading →
The Curse of Penryth Hall by Jess Armstrong (2023) – Ruby Vaughn spent World War I as a front line ambulance driver surrounded by death and devastation. Since the war, she’s lived a life to help her forget it all. That changes when her elderly landlord sends to a small village with a shipment of... Continue Reading →
Compulsion (1959) – Two highly intelligent but emotionally immature young men look to create the perfect crime. When they murder a young boy, the police follow the trail back to them. Can a brilliant but controversial attorney save their lives? Directed by Richard Fleischer Starring Orson Welles, Dean Stockwell, Diane Varsi, Bradford Dillman, E.G. Marshall,... Continue Reading →
I don't write a lot of poetry. Over the years there's been a bit here and there. Almost all of it is free verse, as is today's offering. This was supposed to be an essay or short story, but it refused to flow. The creative voice suggested some verse, and it flowed. Hope you enjoy.... Continue Reading →
American Star (2024) – An aging assassin goes to the Canary Islands to complete his final assignment. When the hit is delayed, he is distracted by the combination of family, attraction and betrayal. Directed by Gonzalez Lopez-Gallego Starring Ian McShane, Nora Arnezeder, Oscar Coleman, Andres Gertrudix, Thomas Kretschmann Why I Like It – An intense... Continue Reading →
That Old Country Music by Kevin Barry (2020) – A brilliant collection of stories focused on life in small parts of Ireland. Stories of anger and love and betrayal and death and illusion. Barry takes you into the quiet parts of the lives of everyday people. They live everyday lives that are tinged with the... Continue Reading →
The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) – The legendary English outlaw fights for the rights of the poor and stands against the greedy Prince John and his henchmen! Directed by Michael Curtiz and William Keighley Starring Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Claude Rains, Basil Rathbone Why I Liked It – A true spectacular version of... Continue Reading →
I'm getting better at making sure my camera travels with me. The camera, yes. Fully charged batteries? Not always. With a ready memory card? Umm, also not always. But I don't let that get me down! Here's some photography for April. Back in February, I gave myself the assignment of "Richmond From Above". The idea... Continue Reading →
Stories Are My Life 