This film review is worth reading wherever in the world you happen to be. Seriously! Remember when the words “breaking news” used to refer to the thrill of hearing about world events as they happened? These days, it has become the daily sport of autocrats and elected officials alike, who have realized that discrediting…
Year: 2018
simply squirrely
taken 11/17/18 rough squirrels nest caught late fall’s intricate white web imprisoned safety They come down from the trees to gather winter stores, but much of the time they are curled in their cozily constructed leaf nests. The variety who lives in this nest are the lesser-known Green Squirrels, originally brought from Ireland as honorary…
Rollin on a River — not yet
rollin rollin rollin on a river. Rivers now with sheen of ice couldn’t roll far on them now without taking a dip in icy cold. The ducks don’t seem to mind. Always have wondered how one part of their body is fluffy and warm with feathers and another part reptilian. It’s snowy again out there….
Steve McQueen: The Essence of Cool (2005) and The Man & Le Mans (2015)
“Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting.” image link Steve McQueen has always been an iconic actor to me and I wanted to learn more about him. Over the past couple of weeks I’ve watched two documentary biographies. Each covers a different time period of his life. If you want a broad…
Masters of all
image link Fandango’s FOWC today is property. I asked myself when in history did property become owned and how did it come about. Even today, many cultures do not believe in property ownership. Today’s offering is a cinquain form. Gaia Man’s property? From revered to enslaved Her giving spirit is distressed Chattel FOWC — property
Teacher’s Pet
image link oblique glance across the living room where parental radar is on high alert. dad pays the tutor before she takes him home * sequestered passions smoldering until they reach the dark end of the street to continue the lessons word of the day challenge — sequester
Famnimals
image link Late start tonight for Fandango’s One Word Challenge, where the word is belong. A little bit of writing, then a diamante poem. I remember reading a book by Anne Tyler, “The Accidental Tourist”, a long time ago. Later I saw the movie, which was good, starring William Hurt and Geena Davis. I don’t remember…
Tao Talk 