Monthly Archives: February 2018

CAPOTE (2005) Director: Bennett Miller Stars: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Catherine Keener “All I want to do is write the ending and there is no ending in sight.” Based on true life events, Capote is a quiet-toned film about the 1960s … Continue reading →

(Some personal sacred places)   “A sacred place is any space that is set apart from the usual context of of life….Sacred space has no function in the way of earning a living or a reputation….You do not have anything … Continue reading →

“The ideals which have lighted my way and time after time have given me new courage to face life cheerfully, have been Kindness, Beauty, and Truth.”

–Sydney J. Harris

“The goal of the hero’s journey is yourself, finding yourself.”

As my film classifier-friend said, boy was he disappointed when he went to this one in his youth on the basis of the title and the presence of Mickey Rooney in the lead role. The movie was largely written by … Continue reading →

That has such infallible, unintrusive devices like iPad that arbitrarily change your phrases, words, and spellings in e-mails making you look stupid. Fight back. Reread your e-mails before sending anything. You’ll be appalled at what changes your iPad has slipped … Continue reading →

Over 1,420 people died of illegal drug overdoses in B.C. in 2017.

Long-term: a thing of the past Common law: more common; marriage not guaranteed Marriages: short term at best; some might last longer than 1-2 years. Hookups and one-night stands: more common and socially acceptable Trust/trusting anyone: uncommon, rare Lies and … Continue reading →