Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Manhattan Film Shorts
N and I voted for our favorite short film at Salem Cinema Tuesday night.
After talking about our impressions on the way home, I'm wondering if I'm guilty of being blinded by the last thing on the screen, but the short was full of passion, turmoil and had such a sweet ending.
I'm telling you, it was a tough decision. After the lights came back on, I sat with my ballot going back and forth from the 4 or 5 that ranked high for me.
For N, it was an easier decision. He went with the film that visually made him go, "wow!".
You still have a chance to see the films. Last day is Oct. 3.
Can't wait for the film festival mid October!
After talking about our impressions on the way home, I'm wondering if I'm guilty of being blinded by the last thing on the screen, but the short was full of passion, turmoil and had such a sweet ending.
I'm telling you, it was a tough decision. After the lights came back on, I sat with my ballot going back and forth from the 4 or 5 that ranked high for me.
For N, it was an easier decision. He went with the film that visually made him go, "wow!".
You still have a chance to see the films. Last day is Oct. 3.
Can't wait for the film festival mid October!
Monday, September 27, 2010
Carolyn Hax moment
". . . we have to own our own lives. I have been beating that drum for years. Even abuse victims -- none of whom did anything to deserve abuse -- ultimately have to get themselves out of the trap that ensnared them.
. . .
Rephrase the message however you want: I am all I have. You are all you have. Others can help, but there's only so far they can go." ~ Carolyn Hax
To read this column in it's entirety click here.
. . .
Rephrase the message however you want: I am all I have. You are all you have. Others can help, but there's only so far they can go." ~ Carolyn Hax
To read this column in it's entirety click here.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Good Times in Salem Oregon
What a fun time Saturday evening! Thanks to Twitter, we met up with @SalemRebekah, @AmberPadilla, @KBlocksom, @Trissajane, @Kneznanski--some with mates, some not. @VegansNightmare had volunteered for the first half, so he was leaving as we were arriving.
It looked like there were some decent numbers, and it was the first year of the event. James of Wandering Aengus, said that they poured 800 tastes. I thought that sounded pretty good. I bet there were some repeats in there, tho! :>) The pours were quite generous, which was nice and the two food booths were both local and stuff we'd normally eat.
Since we arrived a few hours after the core group, they ended up leaving and heading to La Capitale for cocktails. We arrived at La Cap too late to meet up with them. So we went to Willamette Noodle Co for their late hours. We were two of maybe 6 people there, until 20 minutes later when the place nearly filled with young folk. They were fans of the music duo playing. We ended up eating way too much while we sat enjoying the music, but it made for a wonderful end to our evening.
I hope to go to the Manhattan Film Fest at Salem Cinema tonight. If they have tickets left.
It looked like there were some decent numbers, and it was the first year of the event. James of Wandering Aengus, said that they poured 800 tastes. I thought that sounded pretty good. I bet there were some repeats in there, tho! :>) The pours were quite generous, which was nice and the two food booths were both local and stuff we'd normally eat.
Since we arrived a few hours after the core group, they ended up leaving and heading to La Capitale for cocktails. We arrived at La Cap too late to meet up with them. So we went to Willamette Noodle Co for their late hours. We were two of maybe 6 people there, until 20 minutes later when the place nearly filled with young folk. They were fans of the music duo playing. We ended up eating way too much while we sat enjoying the music, but it made for a wonderful end to our evening.
I hope to go to the Manhattan Film Fest at Salem Cinema tonight. If they have tickets left.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Catching my breath
There are times when I question the reasoning behind taking 3 months off from school. These crazy thoughts usually occur in September when I'm still getting used to the routine, but NEVER in June, July or August.
I've had Junes when I decided I'd try and stick (loosely) to the regular schedule, but there's no fooling the summer brain. During the school year, when I hear that alarm, I practically hop out of bed and onto the treadmill. Once school is out, my fingers know exactly where that alarm's mute button is. Aurgh! Or maybe that should be--aurgh?
And if I don't get on that treadmill before I'm fully awake, the chance I'll take it on in the following hours are reduced by 90%. Who programmed this brain of mine, anyway??
I have serious doubts that I'll ever figure out a way to outsmart myself. This week (yes, one week at a time, please) I'd be happy if I could talk myself into going to bed earlier. That would solve the current early evening napping situation.
But how to convince the brain it really can watch those season openers on another day?
I've had Junes when I decided I'd try and stick (loosely) to the regular schedule, but there's no fooling the summer brain. During the school year, when I hear that alarm, I practically hop out of bed and onto the treadmill. Once school is out, my fingers know exactly where that alarm's mute button is. Aurgh! Or maybe that should be--aurgh?
And if I don't get on that treadmill before I'm fully awake, the chance I'll take it on in the following hours are reduced by 90%. Who programmed this brain of mine, anyway??
I have serious doubts that I'll ever figure out a way to outsmart myself. This week (yes, one week at a time, please) I'd be happy if I could talk myself into going to bed earlier. That would solve the current early evening napping situation.
But how to convince the brain it really can watch those season openers on another day?
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