Circling Back |
Normally, when I write publicly, it's about impersonal subjects, like art. Today is different.I'm reflecting on how I've recently been circling back to my early life, even before my childhood memorie...
Posted by on Sat, 02 May 2009 06:59:00 GMT |
Warren Zevon |
Those of you old enough to remember the 70's may remember a quirky musician who briefly catapaulted to fame, soon fell from favor, and later staged two separate comebacks -- Warren Zevon.
Zevon's most...
Posted by on Sat, 13 Sep 2008 04:35:00 GMT |
"The Visitor" |
It's only about twice a decade that I run across a movie that really impresses me. It's usually an obscure film that I entered with no expectations -- but left blown away by its cinematic achiev...
Posted by on Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:36:00 GMT |
Jazz Singer Diane Schuur |
It's beneficial -- and fun! -- to explore. Trying new things provides experiences different from your routine and, often, creates new joys.
This is true in the field of music. I have eclec...
Posted by on Sun, 02 Mar 2008 11:33:00 GMT |
Cold Play |
It was 18-degrees when I turned the key in my bike this morning. The fuel-injected motor, which normally starts without hesitation, coughed weakly. It refused to engage until the third try...
Posted by on Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:17:00 GMT |
"27 Dresses" |
Romantic comedies are often disparaged, but when they're good -- like this one -- they deserve more respect than they get. This movie has psychological depth (particularly in the area of sister-...
Posted by on Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:32:00 GMT |
Online Writing |
I'm of a generation that was taught to keep our thoughts private and avoid public disclosures. Thus, when I first heard of blogging and similar online writing, it didn't make sense to me. ...
Posted by on Sat, 19 Jan 2008 08:17:00 GMT |
"The Bucket List" |
You can certainly do worse than to encourage people to squeeze more joy out of life, especially as it nears the end. The sentimentality of this film didn't bother me, probably because the skille...
Posted by on Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:42:00 GMT |
High Speed High |
Accelerating at high speed, say 128mph, is no longer "riding" a motorcycle; it's hanging onto the machine with a prayer that the beast doesn't spit you off. The bike is truly operating without h...
Posted by on Sun, 06 Jan 2008 17:47:00 GMT |
"Beowulf" (3D) |
Every decade or so, a movie arrives with new technology that blows away what you thought film could do. "Beowulf" is such a film -- it advances far beyond anything you previously imagined could ...
Posted by on Sat, 01 Dec 2007 06:06:00 GMT |
