I went to Biggie T's blog and he directed me to a new playground.
It is a blast.

Here is the Site:
http://wigflip.com/automotivator/



Have fun and swing by 'The Dog House' and thank him for the entertainment!

Okay, I know it is all about politics, but is it right?

On March 10, 2008, New York was stunned to learn that Mr. Spitzer had been involved in a sex ring as a client. The governor issued a brief apology, but gave no other indication of his plans.



This man came and pledged to bring ethics back to Albany, and here we find him involved in his own crime and a direct hit to his family.

See, here is the clencher for me. This man was caught, he didn't confess and he didn't step down from his position.
He is a husband and a father of three teenage daughters, and where does his wife stand? Right beside her man.
Hilary did the same, with their daughter. She stood right by Bill Clinton, who, by the way, did not have sex with that woman.

Here is my question to you.
Are these women doing right?
If your spouse repeatedly cheated on you, brought pain to your family through crime, could you buck up and stand next to him; who remember, is only in this position because he was caught.
Is the right message being sent to their daughters?

Are we still in the age when political or high power men have affairs and the wives just wait for them to come home?

I am saddened and angry.

If I were in this position, and my spouse broke our convenant, I would have to question his motives in his repentance. I would question the marriage status and what his intentions were to rectify the situation.
I personally am not proud of the women standing there next to their man silently supporting them, it feels almost abusive to me.
What is your opinion?

Recently I spoke to someone in a struggle, similar to one from my past. I understand their pain and the inner struggle to be believed. But sometimes, even when the truth is staring others right in the face, there is still a refusal to believe in what they see as the impossible. It is then, when you realized you may never be able to show others the truth, that you have to find the strength to just let go for now. Over time I have learned that the truth will eventually prove itself and you can feel free once again. I found this pose of such and thought it conveys this thought beautifully.

As a definitive test of his magical powers they locked him into a wooden box and told him to escape. When he materialized outside they said he had simply slipped out when they were not looking and so they locked him up again.

Using his will to amplify the strength of his body he smashed through the walls of the box. They claimed that the walls had not been sturdy enough and built a sturdier box.

So he dematerialized leaving the box completely empty. They all said he had never really been there.

I have always loved fantasy works of art, books and movies.
I have lost good sleep to finish a 3 am movie because this was the only time some channels played them and there has been many times I carried a book everywhere for a moment to catch a chapter.

I also enjoy a good historical book or movie whether true or fiction. I have been a fan of Jane Eyer since childhood.

I have dappled in all the culinary arts of written materials and have received letters from Authors that I couldn't resist writing to thank them for their works.

I have read first and enjoyed in movie format the volumes of Anne of Green Gables, and Lord of the Ring.

My children have delighted in seeing books I have read first to them come alive in movies.

I recently watched a movie that was based on a novel I hadn't read, but the movie was extremely moving. It is for all audience members, young and old, male and female. The story line is deep and it's back ground is tragedy interwoven with hope.
I am David.

I highly recommend it.
I am purchasing the DVD, I don't rewatch many movies, but this one I shall.

Another off the beaten path movie series by BBC I have enjoyed is called Gormenghast, Based on Mervyn Peake's novel Titus Groan.
In this movie Gormenghast castle's dynasty and time honoured rituals are threatened by the charming and evil Steerpike, a kitchen boy who's desire is to achieve ultimate control of the House of Groan.



What about you?
Have you seen a movie that is not of the norm, or read a book that you feel is a 'must share'?
Tell me, I will add it to this list!!

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Bohemian added this:
Thanks for the recommendations, I'll check it out.

Our PBS just did several weeks of Masterpiece Theatre featuring all the Jane Austin stories. These were all new adaptations with the exception of the Pride and Prejudice version with Colin Firth. They also had a new adaptation of Jane Erye prior to the Austin event. I went out and rented the DVD the Jane Austin Book Club after watching them. I love to watch BBC productions. Many of the British actors are intertwined in the stories and sometimes they're the lead character and other times just have a small part which is always interesting to me. I have to admit, I was quite taken with the Pride and Prejudice that came out with Kiera Knightly about 2 years ago. I even bought the DVD. As for other movies, I love independent films, I'll give you a big ole' list if you want



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Azron recommended the following:
Here it is:

The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain (1995)

Two English cartographers visit the small South Wales village of Ffynnon Garw, to measure what is claimed to be the "first mountain inside of Wales". It's 1917, and the war in Europe continues. The villagers are very proud of their "mountain", and are understandably dissapointed and furious to find that it is in fact a "hill". Not to be outwitted by a rule (and the Englishmen who enforce it), the villagers set out to make their hill into a mountain, but to do so they must keep the English from leaving, before the job is done. Written by Rob Hartill



Whit also agrees with the previous addition and says,
My wife and I saw that movie a few years ago. Hugh Grant did a great job in it, and the story is superb.
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Praywithhope reccommends:
Whisper - The book on my interview called Simple Abundance was a very life changing book for me a number of years ago. It will never be a movie but I recommend it as a must read for people who struggling with making sense out of their lives.
As for a movie - I liked Happy Feet as it challenged me about the real effect of all the pollution in our envionment that we just do not seem to be very concerned about. I think for many of us it is out of sight - out of mind. June



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Taylor, from KKtaylor has these to add:
If you haven't seen them, Joey and I have three favorites:

PAY IT FORWARD - a story about the value of kindness and the possibilities ... What if we all did three things and those people did three things?
CRASH - a story about how all things are connected, one to another ... You never know if the person you meet today might be the sister of someone you will need tomorrow
THE ULTIMATE GIFT - the story about a grandfather and his grandson ... and the lessons that lead up to the ultimate gift.

All three restore my faith in the goodness that we all are capable of ... if we only try!



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My Friend Bob H reminds us:
I'll always find time for books. I'm heavily involved in causes promoting reading at my local library.


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Once upon a time, I was browsing through the bin of cheap, discarded videos at WalMart, the ones no one wanted to see. Among the most forgettable losers of all time, I found a movie called The Last Valley. Ever heard of it? I hadn't. But it was written, produced and directed by James Clavell writer of Shogun, the best historical TV show of all time. And it starred Omar Sharif and Michael Caine. And I'd never heard of it? How could that be?

So I brought it for $2.00 and actually enjoyed it. Not bad at all. Just goes to show.


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Celtic Mist shares her old friend, Thoreau:

Walden
by Henry David Thoreau

Somethings are just timeless!


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SherryCherries expresses her thoughts:

I'm not really big on movie watching. Can't sit still long enough and I lose part of what I'm watching. Books, on the other hand will let me sit for hours. I have 2 all time favorites as far as books go, "Franklyn and Eleanor" by Joseph P. Lash and "Roots" by Alex Haley. I really enjoyed the miniseries when it showed.

I'm with June on "Happy Feet". I even did a post on it last year after watching it with the grandkids.

(An extension of our chat Rosie!)

I chose this picture for my icon because I thought it was beautiful even when it is reduced in size. This artist is amazing. But enlarged you will find hidden treasures.
Rosie and I spoke of our treasures recently. Things that matter to us, that hold us and drives us.
This got me to thinking even more and really, how many people do we see from their outer shell and judge them, size them up and maybe even dismiss them?
Once, as a young adult, I attended a local variety show where people signed up to offer a talent or skit to share with the community. It was an open forum, one anyone could participate.
This gentleman sat down, we have seen him around, driving an old pickup, talking with an odd lisp and always looking in need of a bath. He sat wringing his cap in his hands, waiting to be called upon. He had cleaned up a bit for the occassion, but you had to see him on a regular basis to understand that he had. Finally he was called, my heart did a flip flop, I was scared for him, not wanting to see anyone mocked or laughed later.
He stood on the platform and said, "My wife has been gone from this earth for a while now. I miss her. She always felt I should play publically." With that he took a harmonica from his pocket and played, his eyes closed and the music so beautiful. No one moved, we were all enthralled and amazed. When he finished, he just said, "There Ruth, that was for you." He pocketed the harmonica and walked off the stage and out the door.
After that, I noticed everyone took time to talk to him. They waved when his truck rattled down the road. And if anyone looked at him oddly, another one of us would defend him and tell of that night.
Our gifts when shared are a reflection of our souls. The Bible says we all have gifts, I believe that.
They, the gifts, are precious treasures.
I am glad that some of you share those gifts in many lights and with love.