Monthly Archives: March 2014

Mutual Trust, Acceptance, and Openness

It is these three that create more possibilities and often more truly interesting possibilities in life. These three often become the last limits and limitations of ego that cause individuals to ignore, withhold, or (mainly) fear the three instead. Ironically, some … Continue reading

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Attitude and Choice

Most of our lives simply come down to these two life factors. As said here previously, one always has a choice even in the most challenging and apparently limited or limiting of situations. That choice usually defines us, who we … Continue reading

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Best Oscars–Looking Back

I’d have no problem with any of these Academy choices for very good or great films: 1939–Gone with the Wind; big focus: American Civil War as it affected the South; several storylines; strong performances including Gable and Leigh; big scenes–Gettysburg … Continue reading

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Shoulda Won Oscars–Best Picture

1941–Citizen Kane–long considered the No. 1 movie of all time, deservedly so. 1944–Gaslight–quirky psychological drama with great performances by Boyer (villain), Bergman (wife), and Lansbury starting out (cynical maid); the cruelty of husbands personified 1945–Spellbound–Hitchcock snubbed again, Peck and Bergman; … Continue reading

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