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Lessons from a Chick Flick
I’ve decided to have a little fun today – so please don’t take any of this too seriously. Those of you who periodically follow this blog are probably aware that I’m a videophile. I love feature films and documentaries and on occasion, have been a faithful follower of … Continue reading
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Some Thoughts on Forgiveness
I saw the new Clint Eastwood film Invictus the other evening with my wife and another couple (a real double date!). As so often happens with me, a particular event, a specific item of media (article, book, film, etc.), or a personal … Continue reading
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The Other Daughter
Several weeks ago, my wife and I met with our daughter Shana’s teacher after school. Pending the long-overdue completion of a construction project, her classroom is tucked away in the furthest corner of the building behind the stage of the school auditorium. For various … Continue reading
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R.I.P. Les Paul
OK, I get it…the “King of Pop” is dead and all that. No disrespect, but for me and most every other fan of electric guitar, an era ended this week with the passing of Les Paul. While Les didn’t invent the … Continue reading
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Communication and Connection
Perhaps this is an “old guy” rant about how things have changed from the way they used to be. Perhaps it represents the musings of a person who’s somewhat anal and overly focused on the precise definition of things. It … Continue reading
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R.I.P. Lt. Mike Stone
In a country and culture where so many have grown up under the influence of television, it seems that every generation of college students and young post-college adults has films and television programs that it claims as “it’s own”. Ferris … Continue reading
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It’s an IKEA world after all
For over 40 years, kids visiting Disney’s Magic Kingdom Theme Parks have unwittingly been exposed to the ”one world” mantra through the ”It’s a Small World” attraction (a boat ride). I can’t remember the last time I was in there, but the lyrics of the constantly repeating theme song are still fresh in … Continue reading
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