Roy Batty: All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
--Blade Runner, Director Ridley Scott
I love this movie! Poetry from the lips of a machine? The assumption is that one must be imbued with conciousness and a soul in order to offer up poetry. This movie is a meditation on what it means to be human, to face our mortality, and the strange cruelties to which humans will stoop to preserve our existence.
D.M.H.
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Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Axial Age you say?
Author Armstrong on Religious 'Transformation'
Karen Armstrong, a former Roman Catholic nun, is the author of several major books on religion.
Talk of the Nation, March 28, 2006 · A bit over 2,000 years ago, human civilization was in the midst of what's called the Axial Age, a critical moment when the world's greatest religions shaped themselves. Karen Armstrong's book The Great Transformation examines the subject. She speaks with Neal Conan.
Karen Armstrong, a former Roman Catholic nun, is the author of several major books on religion.
Talk of the Nation, March 28, 2006 · A bit over 2,000 years ago, human civilization was in the midst of what's called the Axial Age, a critical moment when the world's greatest religions shaped themselves. Karen Armstrong's book The Great Transformation examines the subject. She speaks with Neal Conan.
This is good journalism?
Marriage is for those who desire it. This woman does not discuss marriage in its primary context, religion. Marriage is about the bonding of two people in mind, body, and spirit. It cannot be relegated to home ownership and tax breaks.
Marriage isn't the issue--the deconstruction of community and intimate relationships as well as the disintegration of ethics--read self-sufficiency are.
This article smacks of sour grapes. Her conclusion seems to say, Look out white folks your time with wholesale dysfunction is coming! I find the article lame and shortsighted--Not to mention the writer's poor judgement--taking the sage wisdom of a sixth grader, who is a product of the deconstruction of community and intimate relationships as well as the disintegration of ethics, and running with it.
Marriage is For White People---Whatever!
'Marriage Is for White People'
By Joy JonesSunday, March 26, 2006; Page B01
I grew up in a time when two-parent families were still the norm, in both black and white America. Then, as an adult, I saw divorce become more commonplace, then almost a rite of passage. Today it would appear that many -- particularly in the black community -- have dispensed with marriage altogether.
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Marriage isn't the issue--the deconstruction of community and intimate relationships as well as the disintegration of ethics--read self-sufficiency are.
This article smacks of sour grapes. Her conclusion seems to say, Look out white folks your time with wholesale dysfunction is coming! I find the article lame and shortsighted--Not to mention the writer's poor judgement--taking the sage wisdom of a sixth grader, who is a product of the deconstruction of community and intimate relationships as well as the disintegration of ethics, and running with it.
Marriage is For White People---Whatever!
'Marriage Is for White People'
By Joy JonesSunday, March 26, 2006; Page B01
I grew up in a time when two-parent families were still the norm, in both black and white America. Then, as an adult, I saw divorce become more commonplace, then almost a rite of passage. Today it would appear that many -- particularly in the black community -- have dispensed with marriage altogether.
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Monday, March 27, 2006
"This I Believe" Essay on Creativity
Creative Solutions to Life's Challenges
by Frank X Walker
“I believe in a broad definition of... who artists are: Barbers, cooks, auto detailers, janitors and gardeners have as much right to claims of artistry as designers, architects, painters and sculptors.”
Morning Edition, March 27, 2006 · I believe that what we often call survival skills is simply creativity at work.
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by Frank X Walker
“I believe in a broad definition of... who artists are: Barbers, cooks, auto detailers, janitors and gardeners have as much right to claims of artistry as designers, architects, painters and sculptors.”
Morning Edition, March 27, 2006 · I believe that what we often call survival skills is simply creativity at work.
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Word for the Week: controversy
Main Entry: con·tro·ver·sy
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -sies
1 : a state of dispute or disagreement
2 : a civil action involving a real and immediate dispute between parties with adverse interests
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -sies
1 : a state of dispute or disagreement
2 : a civil action involving a real and immediate dispute between parties with adverse interests
Friday, March 24, 2006
Writing Prompt: Reviews
Select a movie, a piece of music or art, a novel etc. that you've enjoyed and write a review. Then write another from the opposite angle. This forces you to consider another perspective on the same subject. This skill comes in handy whether writing a creative piece, non-fiction or analytical essay.
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Quote for the Week: Sophia Loren
Sophia Loren:
Sex appeal is fifty percent what you've got and fifty percent what people think you've got.
Sex appeal is fifty percent what you've got and fifty percent what people think you've got.
Monday, March 20, 2006
Word for the Week: abject
abject
adj 1: of the most contemptible kind; "abject cowardice"; "a low stunt to pull"; "a low-down sneak"; "his miserable treatment of his family"; "You miserable skunk!"; "a scummy rabble"; "a scurvy trick" [syn: low, low-down, miserable, scummy, scurvy] 2: most unfortunate or miserable; "the most abject slaves joined in the revolt"; "abject poverty" 3: showing utter resignation or hopelessness; "abject surrender" [syn: resigned, unhopeful] 4: showing humiliation or submissiveness; "an abject apology"
adj 1: of the most contemptible kind; "abject cowardice"; "a low stunt to pull"; "a low-down sneak"; "his miserable treatment of his family"; "You miserable skunk!"; "a scummy rabble"; "a scurvy trick" [syn: low, low-down, miserable, scummy, scurvy] 2: most unfortunate or miserable; "the most abject slaves joined in the revolt"; "abject poverty" 3: showing utter resignation or hopelessness; "abject surrender" [syn: resigned, unhopeful] 4: showing humiliation or submissiveness; "an abject apology"
Saturday, March 18, 2006
Writing Prompt: What strikes you dumb?
Gracie Allen:
When I was born I was so surprised I didn't talk for a year and a half.
Consider this:
Do your best to describe an idea or situation with which you've struggled--one where in the past you've had trouble finding the words to communicate you feelings or ideas. If you draw a blank, that's Ok. Try creating an associative word web, set it aside for a bit and return to it later. You may find that you're better able to write about it.
D.M.H.
When I was born I was so surprised I didn't talk for a year and a half.
Consider this:
Do your best to describe an idea or situation with which you've struggled--one where in the past you've had trouble finding the words to communicate you feelings or ideas. If you draw a blank, that's Ok. Try creating an associative word web, set it aside for a bit and return to it later. You may find that you're better able to write about it.
D.M.H.
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Interesting Quote: Simone de Beauvoir
"This has always been a man's world, and none of the reasons hitherto brought forward in explanation of this fact has seemed adequate."
Simone de Beauvoir
The Second Sex (1949)
Simone de Beauvoir
The Second Sex (1949)
Monday, March 13, 2006
President Bush Under Scrutiny
Sen. Feingold Calls for Censure of President Bush
by David Welna
All Things Considered, March 13, 2006 · Sen. Russ Feingold (D-WI), a potential candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2008, calls for a Senate resolution censuring President Bush over the issue of domestic surveillance. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist dismisses the resolution as a political stunt.
by David Welna
All Things Considered, March 13, 2006 · Sen. Russ Feingold (D-WI), a potential candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2008, calls for a Senate resolution censuring President Bush over the issue of domestic surveillance. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist dismisses the resolution as a political stunt.
Word for the Week: censure
censure
noun
strong criticism or disapproval:
His dishonest behaviour came under severe censure.
censure verb
Ministers were censured for their lack of decisiveness during the crisis.
(from Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary)
noun
strong criticism or disapproval:
His dishonest behaviour came under severe censure.
censure verb
Ministers were censured for their lack of decisiveness during the crisis.
(from Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary)
Saturday, March 11, 2006
Writing Prompt: Irish Proverb
A diplomat must always think twice before he says nothing.
Irish Proverb
Consider this:
At some point each of us finds ourselves in a situation which requires us to seek a diplomatic solution, one which will serve our goals, yet offset further strife. Write about an occasion when you needed to find such a solution. Did you speak up or determine that silence is golden?
D.M.H.
Irish Proverb
Consider this:
At some point each of us finds ourselves in a situation which requires us to seek a diplomatic solution, one which will serve our goals, yet offset further strife. Write about an occasion when you needed to find such a solution. Did you speak up or determine that silence is golden?
D.M.H.
Wednesday, March 08, 2006
Gordon Parks Dies at age 93
Gordon Parks died yesterday at age 93 after a long illness. His accomplishments and compassionate spirit live on in his writings, photography, and music. He will be buried in his hometown of Fort Scott, KS.
Gordon allowed his creative energy to range across the arts beginning with photography using the camera as his chosen "weapon" to combat social injustice--then embracing music, literature and film. The example of his life offers us an opportunity to realize that life is about exploring possibilities. If one thinks in terms of possible outcomes rather than inevitable conclusions, like Gordon did, life not only proves infinitely interesting, it also becomes endlessly rewarding.
Gordon allowed his creative energy to range across the arts beginning with photography using the camera as his chosen "weapon" to combat social injustice--then embracing music, literature and film. The example of his life offers us an opportunity to realize that life is about exploring possibilities. If one thinks in terms of possible outcomes rather than inevitable conclusions, like Gordon did, life not only proves infinitely interesting, it also becomes endlessly rewarding.
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Monday, March 06, 2006
Nuclear Questions
Examining the U.S.-India Nuclear Deal
Talk of the Nation, March 6, 2006 · A new agreement gives India access to U.S. nuclear power technology and opens up India's civilian power plants to international inspectors. But first, the deal must pass Congress. Our guests discuss questions about India's nuclear weapons arsenal and the future of non-proliferation.
Talk of the Nation, March 6, 2006 · A new agreement gives India access to U.S. nuclear power technology and opens up India's civilian power plants to international inspectors. But first, the deal must pass Congress. Our guests discuss questions about India's nuclear weapons arsenal and the future of non-proliferation.
Word for the week: proliferation
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
Main Entry: pro·lif·er·ate
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): -at·ed; -at·ing
Etymology: back-formation from proliferation, from French prolifération, from proliférer to proliferate, from prolifère reproducing freely, from Latin proles + -fer -ferous in transitive senses 1 : to grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring 2 : to increase in number as if by proliferating : MULTIPLYtransitive senses : to cause to grow by proliferating- pro·lif·er·a·tion--noun- pro·lif·er·a·tive--adjective
Main Entry: pro·lif·er·ate
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): -at·ed; -at·ing
Etymology: back-formation from proliferation, from French prolifération, from proliférer to proliferate, from prolifère reproducing freely, from Latin proles + -fer -ferous in transitive senses 1 : to grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring 2 : to increase in number as if by proliferating : MULTIPLYtransitive senses : to cause to grow by proliferating- pro·lif·er·a·tion--noun- pro·lif·er·a·tive--adjective
Sunday, March 05, 2006
Writing Prompt: Women's History Month
It's Women's History Month. Write about the woman or the women you admire most. Be sure to detail the qualities, characteristics and their accomplishments which led you to admire them.
Thursday, March 02, 2006
A Thought
Pain like Love radiates. You may not believe that you are your neighbor's keeper, but you will experience the consequences of their pain as well as reap the rewards of their love.
D. M. H.
D. M. H.
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