Labels are often wrong. Most people are much more than a single word or a phrase. When you assume a person is a narrowly defined element, you are also assuming what you think they believe fits into a neat compartment. Lots of things go wrong with assumptions. People are strange and often complex creatures; they … More What Am I?
In this time of celebrating the holiday and embracing all that is meaningful to us, it’s important to reflect on the bigger picture around us. While we want goodwill and peace throughout the universe, we are more concerned with what is happening in our little sphere, our family, friends and associates. Typically, we send out … More Season’s Greetings
Over the past fifty years, name the actors with longest, box office successful and most honored careers: Nicholson, Caine, Hackman, Streep, Fonda and De Niro. Let’s look at Robert De Niro and thirteen must see De Niro performances. If you glance at the list, you see a lot of omissions. No Mean Streets, The Irishman, … More A Robert De Niro Baker’s Dozen
This little movie has a whole lot of entertainment. Made on a shoestring, the total budget was less than $250,000, but director Ralph Nelson had the guarantee any overrun by mortgaging his house. Nelson, screenwriter Jane’s L. Poe and star Sidney Poitier all took small salaries in exchange for part of the gross. Nelson also … More Lilies of the Field (1963)
“As Christians, as those who follow and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ, let us pray throughout the day and all of these proceedings. Pray for our nation, pray for our leaders, and pray for President Donald J. Trump,” said Franklin Graham. “It’s a day of shame for America. The media is calling the Democratic-led … More Things I Don’t Understand: American Christianity
Chariots of Fire was a well-decorated film. Best Picture Oscar, plus three more Oscars including original screenplay. Also, Golden Globe and British Best Film awards, plus a slew of other honors. Producer David Puttnam had a hard time finding an American distributor for this English film, and even that came with some stipulations to broaden … More Chariots of Fire (1981)
Like an easy smile Peace and love Takes little effort Just a gliding dove Hate is a resolute plan A massive black hole Devouring sunshine Swallowing every soul Peace is a handshake Face to face respect Love is uniting A world can connect Call me old fashioned Joke about the moonbeam The … More Peace & Love
Above on the top shelf Beyond worn fingertips A long walk too slow Missing the appointment Reading the advertisement But the job had been filled Timidly raising his hand But others are picked The phone remains silent Only noise from TV Prescription prices spiked Beyond his small budget A beautiful setting sun Lingered then vanished … More Out of Reach
My life has very little religiosity But my soul is rich with curiosity Although I believe in humanity The daily news tests my sanity The world is wildly pain afflicted Sadly, most of it is self-inflicted In darkness we search for the right Treading water adrift in moonlight Safety we want, order we need Clutching … More A Point of Faith
