Narnia

Saw Narnia today. It's a new resolution of mine to go and see more movies. Not for recreation mind you, but mainly to keep up with the culture. Now there are a lot of bad movies out there, but occasionally one actually makes a crease in your memory. Narnia, moved me. The parallels are enticing. The story, I've always thought, was strange. The play, done by mainly by high schools now, is just drudgery. I did it in high school. Although the relieving moment came when my best friend Paul flint came out at the last moment dressed as the cowardly lion, er...Aslan. Now that was funny.
Nevertheless, This film urges me to consider myself in relation to each child. It seems I relate most to the traitor Edmond. But I wish to be magnificent and face my fears and fight my battles as Peter did. But too often I rationalize things away like Susan. But it all really comes down to little Lucy. Could we have the childlike qualities that help us overcome fear and be willing to sacrifice our comfort in order to help others? If you haven't seen it, I urge you to do so. Although I wouldn't take 7 and younger because of some pretty violent images.

Just some thoughts.

A whole new Year!

I know, I know, I haven't updated since December 5th. Well, that's another new resolution. I will write at least 2 to 3 times per week. What does it really matter anyway huh? These are just words of rambling from someone who may or may not be insane. Yes, 2005 wasn't the best year for us. In fact it was not good at all. Of course, we still have our family and our jobs, and laughter and money...some in our country do not. We still have the ability to walk around on our own two legs and flip the remote with our ten fingers...some in our country do not. We have the ability to work and take care of ourselves...some do not. All in all, we're alive, healthy and still fighting the fight. At least that means something!

I was watching Dick Clark on New Year's eve. The guy is AMAZING! He had a stroke but still found the guts and determination to go on the air, slur and all, and do what he loves. And when the clock struck 12, he kissed his wife - passionately. (at least, I think that was his wife) WOW! It looked like he was just so happy to be alive! Inspiring.

As for me...I look for the good in the new year. It's time for some good things to happen. Not just for my family, but for the world. But I don't really have control over a lot of that, so I'll focus on doing what I can to change my world. That includes those around me.

So, here's to 2005. Thanks for coming and Going. Here's to 2006. I hope we miss your departure.