Katy's blog has me excited for this weekend. I always associate Halloween with THIS:
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
Nathan, Nathan!
Happy Birthday, Nathan dear! You will always find me near..... (ask Jenny the origin of that special bday tune).
Nathan, on this historic day, I thought I would google your name and find out the secrets you've been keeping.
You should have told us.
Congratulations on getting your 8th level yellow Tai Kwon Do belt. Oh, and on passing the Bar. I always knew you and Chuck Norris had something in common.
Nathan, on this historic day, I thought I would google your name and find out the secrets you've been keeping.
You should have told us.
Congratulations on getting your 8th level yellow Tai Kwon Do belt. Oh, and on passing the Bar. I always knew you and Chuck Norris had something in common.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Stranger than Opera
I found this trailer as I was looking up something else related Kenneth Branaugh..... and wow. I just don't even know what to say.
I first became endeared to The Magic Flute when a child visiting Grandma and Grandpa's house. We watched an old version of the Opera that for a great fraction of the film, concentrates on the facial reactions of--perhaps the director's niece--as she watches the film.
Later I had a roommate at BYU who was Vocal Performance Major. Though only 5'4, she made quite a Queen of the Night.
Considering myself to be fairly well-versed in the music and story, I am really having trouble figuring out why this preview has big red lips in it.
I didn't know opera could get much more eccentric.
I first became endeared to The Magic Flute when a child visiting Grandma and Grandpa's house. We watched an old version of the Opera that for a great fraction of the film, concentrates on the facial reactions of--perhaps the director's niece--as she watches the film.
Later I had a roommate at BYU who was Vocal Performance Major. Though only 5'4, she made quite a Queen of the Night.
Considering myself to be fairly well-versed in the music and story, I am really having trouble figuring out why this preview has big red lips in it.
I didn't know opera could get much more eccentric.
Friday, October 16, 2009
A La Kim
Ode to Kim
Of finest breeding, this lady
moving towards intelligence
emulating light--
though circumstances disallow
I'll see her yet.
Even if her Birthday, I did forget.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Columbus Sailed the Ocean Blue in 1492
But I do admit, I never imagined that the operatic sailors would be so musical in their
mutiny.
I am grateful for the man, though...and very grateful for the Holiday. We get the day off in Virginia!
Monday, October 5, 2009
I had a good weekend
October is always a cause for celebration; family birthdays to commemorate, holidays, and most especially the LDS General Conference which starts the month off in the most positive, influential way I can think of.
Before watching the broadcast of four sessions of Conference, however, I watched part of another presentation that also moved me. Friday was Ghandi's birthday, and while the rest of the family was off at Dad's company picnic --I was too old to attend, apparently ;-)-- I took the opportunity to watch the first half of the film based on this man's powerful life and example.
Then the family came home and we went from serious to silly in watching Disney's "Summer Magic."
It was decidedly less profound, but I did enjoy watching "The Ugly Bug Ball" in context.
The highlight of the media-ridden weekend, however, was really General Conference.
It was wonderful to spend time with my family listening to men who serve the Lord and lead His church. This conference, I don't know if I have a favorite talk, but I can certainly say that my favorite theme was the powerful influence of Love. I am more determined to serve, to show love, and to make my heart increasingly pure.
Before watching the broadcast of four sessions of Conference, however, I watched part of another presentation that also moved me. Friday was Ghandi's birthday, and while the rest of the family was off at Dad's company picnic --I was too old to attend, apparently ;-)-- I took the opportunity to watch the first half of the film based on this man's powerful life and example.
Then the family came home and we went from serious to silly in watching Disney's "Summer Magic."
It was decidedly less profound, but I did enjoy watching "The Ugly Bug Ball" in context.
The highlight of the media-ridden weekend, however, was really General Conference.
It was wonderful to spend time with my family listening to men who serve the Lord and lead His church. This conference, I don't know if I have a favorite talk, but I can certainly say that my favorite theme was the powerful influence of Love. I am more determined to serve, to show love, and to make my heart increasingly pure.
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