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Wednesday, July 13, 2005
Tuesday, July 12, 2005
March of (Nostalgia) the Penguins
Went to see March of the Penguins this afternoon. Anything to stay out of the sun while on these meds. The movie was entertaining, emotional, comical, dramatic and just plain fun. Emperor penguins make Jerry Lewis appear to be more of a dramatic actor than a comedian.
Watching the movie I suddenly found myself traveling back through time in my own personal wayback machine. I was ten years old and watching a Walt Disney's True Life Adventure films with my grandmother.
In the sixties movies were not top draw for our spending cash. My mom worked to many hours to throw money away needlessly. When we did go to a show it was to the drive-in where everything was cheaper.
Nana on the other hand enjoyed going to the movie theater but for only two movies or types of movies. The Sound of Music and Disney's True Life Adventure films. The Vanishing Prarie and The Living Desert are two that must have made an impression on me since I can still remember them.
Seeing March of the Penguins brought back in a rush all those hours spent in the darkened theater experiencing nature before the overabundance of cable channels such as Discovery and Animal Planet.
All of this traveling the road of nostalgia led me to the net where I looked up some of the Disney Nature Films that I remembered. Boy was I in for a shock.
According to this article Disney and Lemmings at snopes.com the movie White Wilderness is at least in part a fraud. In the movie Lemmings were depicted hurling themselves into the ocean in some sort of bizarre rite of nature. They were commiting suicide in mass. Come to find out from reading the article that the film makers staged the whole thing. Lemmings do not as we were led to believe commit mass suicide.
Another childhood memory twisted all out of proportion by a cynical cameraman. Oh well.
Watching the movie I suddenly found myself traveling back through time in my own personal wayback machine. I was ten years old and watching a Walt Disney's True Life Adventure films with my grandmother.
In the sixties movies were not top draw for our spending cash. My mom worked to many hours to throw money away needlessly. When we did go to a show it was to the drive-in where everything was cheaper.
Nana on the other hand enjoyed going to the movie theater but for only two movies or types of movies. The Sound of Music and Disney's True Life Adventure films. The Vanishing Prarie and The Living Desert are two that must have made an impression on me since I can still remember them.
Seeing March of the Penguins brought back in a rush all those hours spent in the darkened theater experiencing nature before the overabundance of cable channels such as Discovery and Animal Planet.
All of this traveling the road of nostalgia led me to the net where I looked up some of the Disney Nature Films that I remembered. Boy was I in for a shock.
According to this article Disney and Lemmings at snopes.com the movie White Wilderness is at least in part a fraud. In the movie Lemmings were depicted hurling themselves into the ocean in some sort of bizarre rite of nature. They were commiting suicide in mass. Come to find out from reading the article that the film makers staged the whole thing. Lemmings do not as we were led to believe commit mass suicide.
Another childhood memory twisted all out of proportion by a cynical cameraman. Oh well.
Monday, July 11, 2005
Bacteria Shmacteria
Another wide span of inconsistent posting on my part. As per usual my health has interfered with my creativity, motivation and all round energy reserves.
For the past ten days at least I have been dealing with thrush and a bacterial infection in my lungs. The thrush leaves everything with a nasty aftertaste and the bacterial infection requires a medication that leaves me succeptable to heat stroke. Which is just great when the tempature is at 90 or above.
Suprisingly I believe I have moved past the point of wallowing in self pity and over indulgence in worry about the long term health issues.
I am doing my best to go from day to day. Enjoy what I can and deal with what needs to be dealt with.
Hopefully my creativity, motivation and energy will return soon. Until than it will probably be feast or famine at Murmurs.
For the past ten days at least I have been dealing with thrush and a bacterial infection in my lungs. The thrush leaves everything with a nasty aftertaste and the bacterial infection requires a medication that leaves me succeptable to heat stroke. Which is just great when the tempature is at 90 or above.
Suprisingly I believe I have moved past the point of wallowing in self pity and over indulgence in worry about the long term health issues.
I am doing my best to go from day to day. Enjoy what I can and deal with what needs to be dealt with.
Hopefully my creativity, motivation and energy will return soon. Until than it will probably be feast or famine at Murmurs.
Tuesday, July 05, 2005
to soar with eagles
to dance with clouds
to chase a breeze
to embrace the moon
to call earth mother
to call sun father
to find solace
in the infinite sky
is creations promise
fulfilled
Inspired by INTAGLIO Four at Phantasmemoria
Monday, July 04, 2005
Sunday, July 03, 2005
The Power of Words
Words can hurt, as much as we try to put on a strong front and pretend like they don't. The pain can run deep from the careless slice of a hurtful word. The world might be a better place if more people understood this.
From the June 27, 2005 edition of the Daily OM
You Are What You Speak The Power Of Words
Words have power. Despite reassurances of the old childhood rhyme, "sticks and stones will break your bones, but words can never hurt you," we all know words can hurt. Hopefully, most of us try to refrain from saying hurtful things, but we can take a step further on the path to enlightment by being conscious of all the words we use. To become conscious of one's speech means to become aware of the power of words and the energy behind them.
Speaking consciously is very effective in bringing about positive change. You can actually change your life for the better, by being more aware of the things you say. For instance, if you're constantly putting yourself down, "I'm fat, clumsy, unpopular, etc." then you will no doubt feel as such. However, if you stroke yourself with positive affirmations, "I'm fit, athletic, friendly..." you will feel more positive about yourself to aspire to such admirable qualities.
Having a positive attitude and being aware of our words is equally important when speaking to others. Everyone knows how draining it is to be around people who complain,or gossip all the time. However, we are drawn like magnets to cheerful people who are free with compliments or make us laugh.
Be conscious of your words and your intentions in speaking. Speak truthfully, so that you truly mean and feel what you say. Try to be fully aware of those that you are speaking to and the effect of your words on them, this way you will be less likely to speak negatively.
From the June 27, 2005 edition of the Daily OM
You Are What You Speak The Power Of Words
Words have power. Despite reassurances of the old childhood rhyme, "sticks and stones will break your bones, but words can never hurt you," we all know words can hurt. Hopefully, most of us try to refrain from saying hurtful things, but we can take a step further on the path to enlightment by being conscious of all the words we use. To become conscious of one's speech means to become aware of the power of words and the energy behind them.
Speaking consciously is very effective in bringing about positive change. You can actually change your life for the better, by being more aware of the things you say. For instance, if you're constantly putting yourself down, "I'm fat, clumsy, unpopular, etc." then you will no doubt feel as such. However, if you stroke yourself with positive affirmations, "I'm fit, athletic, friendly..." you will feel more positive about yourself to aspire to such admirable qualities.
Having a positive attitude and being aware of our words is equally important when speaking to others. Everyone knows how draining it is to be around people who complain,or gossip all the time. However, we are drawn like magnets to cheerful people who are free with compliments or make us laugh.
Be conscious of your words and your intentions in speaking. Speak truthfully, so that you truly mean and feel what you say. Try to be fully aware of those that you are speaking to and the effect of your words on them, this way you will be less likely to speak negatively.
Thursday, June 30, 2005
June 23 Typewriter Day: Christopher Latham Sholes along with Carlos Glidden is credited with inventing the first practical typewriter between 1868 and 1874. The first typewriters were mass-produced by the Remington Arms company. More famous of course for the guns they produced. And yes all you QWERTY haters out there the famous or should I say infamous arrangement was present on the first patented typing machine. In fact the QWERTY arrangement itself was also patented.
June 24 Flying Saucer Day: In some circles a Kenneth Arnold is credited or derided for reporting the first flying saucer sightings. Flying Saucer Day honors him and all the other believers in the truth being out there.
June 27 Talk Like A Cheesy P.I. Day: I was unable to find any data on the origins of this particular oddball day. In hindsight I wish I had stumbled across this day prior to the 27th. Could of spent the day with some cheesy movies. As a matter of fact I believe the 27th was the day I watched several Thin Man comedies on TCM. Coincidence I think not.
June 29 Remote Control Day: E-Card sites actually sell this day as a day to take control of ones life. As if. My experience has been that most people have been taken over by their remote controls. Sitting in front of the boob tube for hours believing that if they just keep clicking the button something worthwhile will suddenly appear on the screen. I sometimes wonder if there is not some sort of mind control chip hidden inside the plastic. For those who care the remote infiltrated our world in 1964.
June 24 Flying Saucer Day: In some circles a Kenneth Arnold is credited or derided for reporting the first flying saucer sightings. Flying Saucer Day honors him and all the other believers in the truth being out there.
June 27 Talk Like A Cheesy P.I. Day: I was unable to find any data on the origins of this particular oddball day. In hindsight I wish I had stumbled across this day prior to the 27th. Could of spent the day with some cheesy movies. As a matter of fact I believe the 27th was the day I watched several Thin Man comedies on TCM. Coincidence I think not.
June 29 Remote Control Day: E-Card sites actually sell this day as a day to take control of ones life. As if. My experience has been that most people have been taken over by their remote controls. Sitting in front of the boob tube for hours believing that if they just keep clicking the button something worthwhile will suddenly appear on the screen. I sometimes wonder if there is not some sort of mind control chip hidden inside the plastic. For those who care the remote infiltrated our world in 1964.
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