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My Salad Dressings are Not in Alpha Order
Living one’s life as a perfectionist along with growing up with a mom suffering from the same disorder is far from perfect. I say “disorder” in the kindest terms possible because there is a misconception in either direction about how we perfectionists view our lives, and those that view how…
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Still falling for “The Fall”
A tribute to movie making. A fairytale. A love story. A work of art. A labor of love. Those are all answers to the question: What did The Fall director & creator Tarsem Singh create? After my 4th viewing of this amazing movie, I elevated it up there with all…
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Character
Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved. ~Helen Keller
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Smoke Still Gets in My Eyes
One of my favorite romantic films of all time is Spielberg’s, Always. He assembled one of the best casts, each having a rare ability to ad-lib with perfection, adding their unique humor. You felt like you were watching a home movie and they were truly friends, not just acting. I…
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My Time on Earth
The 1st time I heard this song and artist was watching Maureen Reagan’s funeral on TV in 2001. I instantly knew I’d want this song played at my own. My time on Earth Long as it seems Is just a moment In the grand scheme of things A short refrain…
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Inspiration
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A Serious Movie
A Serious Man The Cohen brothers as a team or otherwise are phenomenal movie makers. They’ve done it again with this one – one that I’ll watch again to find tidbits – too much to chew on viewing only once as usual. Probably the best review was done here: Roger…
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Only one thing is impossible for God: To find any sense in any copyright law on the planet. Mark Twain
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Cri Ensemble
A few days ago I stood like many other days at the counter. The lines had calmed down, nobody was waiting. I was looking down at my screen when a women approached. Our normal response is to spew out sometimes robotic words…Did someone call you up? You have a boarding…
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Traveling Without a Plane
Blog from 2009: I am on an expedition to find myself this year. That means travel but it doesn’t necessarily mean I have to leave my house. I am serious about learning a painting program I love and becoming more skillful at Photoshop. I decided on making myself practice at…
"If I create from the heart, nearly everything works" ~ Chagall
