05 Thursday Nov 2009
Posted in Music
Some days just call for music that makes you smile. L.A. Symphony crew members Pigeon John and Flynn Adam have formed Rootbeer. The video is a little strange but it makes me smile. ENJOY!
04 Wednesday Nov 2009
Last week we saw the Where the Wild Things Are. I was familiar with the book by Maurice Sendak and was looking forward to the movie. My feelings about the movie are mixed.
Spike Jonez gives his unique spin to Where the Wild Things Are. The movie is based on the book but the plot differs greatly. The plot is much darker than the book. It is definitely not for young children (under 7 or 8). I understand that it would be difficult to make a movie out of a such a short book without expanding the plot. However, I did not like the dark and troubling tone of the movie plot.
What impressed me was the cinematography. It was an absolutely beautiful movie. The world created for the Max’s journey into his imagination is amazing. For me the beauty of the movie is a redeeming quality.
I don’t think this is one that will be added to my collection. I would recommend reading or reading the book before seeing the book. Overall it was an enjoyable experience.
03 Tuesday Nov 2009
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Tree shot with sunset in the background.
As a child my Granddaddy Crain used to quote one of his favorite poems Be the Best for me. It was one of the many lessons my Granddaddy taught me.
By Douglas Malloch
If you can’t be a pine on the top of the hill
Be a scrub in the valley–but be
The best little scrub by the side of the rill;
Be a bush if you can’t be a tree.
If you can’t be a bush be a bit of the grass,
And some highway some happier make;
If you can’t be a muskie then just be a bass–
But the liveliest bass in the lake!
We can’t all be captains, we’ve got to be crew,
There’s something for all of us here.
There’s big work to do and there’s lesser to do,
And the task we must do is the near.
If you can’t be a highway then just be a trail,
If you can’t be the sun be a star;
It isn’t by size that you win or you fail–
Be the best of whatever you are!
02 Monday Nov 2009
Posted in News
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A friend posted this Paul Harvey commentary about Policeman on Facebook. I thought it was worth sharing.
HT: MK
01 Sunday Nov 2009
Posted in Devotional & Inspirational, Life
Recent events have caused me to be introspective and examine my life. Many things certainly have not gone according to my plans. Some have been pleasant surprises, while others have been disappointments. While I was pondering how life doesn’t always work out according to my plans I realized, that is the problem. I should be concerned about God’s plans not mine.
For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT)
Even in times when it seems like everything is falling apart I can have assurance that God cares and wants the best for me.
And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6 (ESV)
And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. Romans 8:28 (NLT)
Looking back I can see some instances when my plans fell apart that God used that to put me in situations that have blessed me. At other times diversions from my plans have resulted in pleasant surprises.
