Mystic River

Beth and I saw Mystic River today. I am still feeling the tension created toward the end of the movie. That feeling that we can foresee something tragic about to happen and sit helplessly while it unfolds. That violence can't be rethought, retracted, or undone. That often in hindsight perspective is altered in ways that cause regret; intractable, irrepairable harm.
I am sorry to hear that Sam is struggling. He is a "good dog" in ways that only a dog can be. My best wishes to Sam's recovery.
Rob that struck me also about Spellbound. Those things said without question. Those "truths" that go unexamined.

"The absolute value of love makes life worth while, and so makes Man's strange and difficult situation acceptable."
- Arnold Toynbee

yes, thank you mel gibson

the contraversy, and fanaticism that has been brought out in americans by this movie is...interesting. i hear that it is indeed very graphic, and bloody. but there are at least three or four films at the blockbuster i work at which tell the story of jesus' crucifixion. i wonder why this one warrants such strong (often fallacious) arguments on both sides of the issue, while these others, some made in the last five years, have slipped under the radar. i'll probably not see the new one, at least not on the big screen. i don't think there are any new discoveries revealed in the film, are there?

i was really sad to see sam struggling this afternoon. i fed the dogs, and he really didn't seem comfortable. he's the best dog ever, and he and i have many fond memories shared.

tomorrow is my twin cousins' birthday bash. just kidding. but that is so cool how they have the same birthday, even though three (i think) years apart.

going back a few posts, i thought the diversity was the star of the movie spellbound. listening to the rancher who employed angela's father say that "not all mexicans are reliable, but i guess there are a few mixed up in there," was really striking to me, and hearing the indian kid and his father who lived in san clemente rip through that list of words for hours was amazing. i cried when the boy from (i think it was missouri) was eliminated, and his younger brother proclaimed without irony "he's still a champ in my eyes." my brothers are both champs.

Before God we are all equally wise - and equally foolish.
-Albert Einstein

The Passion of the Christ

I saw the Passion on Wednesday in the afternoon. I was really moved by the LOVE that Jesus had for each one of us that kept HIM on track with the plan for our redemption. It was only His great PASSION for us, even before we were born, that gave HIM the power to tolerate that treatment without just calling it all off.

Thank you JESUS for your great love.

Doris

Plans for the birthday guys

Our plan for gifts for Timothy and Daniel includes taking them to the Emerald Nuts Quality of Life Expo that is part of the XIX Los Angeles Marathon and the Acura LA Bike Tour and allowing them to purchase something within a pre-determined price range. The Emerald Nuts Quality of Life Expo has vendors from bicycling shops, athletic shoe manufacturers and lots of cool stuff. I think American Honda will have cars there--and if they want to apply our $20 to the purchase of a car, I will help them drive it home.

Time for Lunch

Maybe it's those photos of the Weber Grill Restaurant, but now I'm hungry. Anyway, thought I'd check in before I break for lunch here in the home office suites of Peterson & Peterson. Samson is improving. I'm impressed and encouraged. Thanks for all your expressed empathy. The picture of Briana excavating her nose is CUTE. Beth - had to laugh at the "psycho parents" comment. A universal truth in education. I'm going to see "The Passion of the Christ" tomorrow night. Peer pressure from the grass roots publicity efforts finds me swimming along with the church crowd. Curious to hear public response and to see if ticket sales keep up with opening day results. Nervous about the brutality. May have to come home and watch Sound of Music before falling asleep to calm down. Looking forward to a low-key Academy Awards party on Sunday night (not at our house, though, since Glen will be gone). Won't get to see Mystic River by then, I don't think. So my sentimental selections are: Best Movie - Lord of the Rings, Best Actor - Johnny Depp, Best Actress - Diane Keaton, and that's it so far. Don't know if they are worthy...just picked what I like. Happy Billy Crystal is hosting. That and playing fashion critic are my favorite parts. I laugh everytime someone says in pre-game interviews--- "...and who are you wearing?" I think that's the line. Maybe it's what are you wearing? Whatever --- it's meaningless and fun.

I'm Back......

A lot has happened since I last visited the Blog. I've been spending the night aboard ship in San Francisco Bay with a bunch of 10 year olds and their psycho parents and in between doing about 3 full-time jobs.....

I'm sorry to hear about Sam, and I want to reassure his parents that it is NOT the Pupcorn. I can emphathize with the changes that age brings to health and bodily functions.

Yes, Rob is indeed an nice guy.

Beth

Timothy's list??

Does Timothy have a list?

Spellbound

Just watched Spellbound. Noticed the wide variety of families that these eight kids came from. How the different kids where invested for different reasons. Will watch it again. I would love to have the time to interview all of those kids now. Maybe there is a documentary in that.

Daniel's Birthday?

Would he like J. S. Bach "The French Suites" Keith Jarrett on the Harpsicord or Deitri Shostakovich "24 Preludes and Fugues op. 87" Keith Jarrett on the Piano???

Risk

Posting a picture of a kid with her finger in her nose is taking the risk of offending others. If this picture is offensive please let me know and i will change it to one of her with her head on Beth's shoulder.

There are rules

Glen your point was well taken.
Here is a picture of Brianna picking her nose, not thumbing her nose at the rules, but digging away.

Weber Grill Restaurant in Chicago

What could be better than a restaurant that cooks meat on giant Weber Grills indoors in the middle of Chicago? I can't think of anything better than Weber Grill Restaurant in Chicago.


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