Revolutionary Road: Being ‘realistic’ is the end of the dream

I wrote a research paper when I was studying to be a coach, called “ imagination vs. reality”.  I won’t go into depth here, but the simple fact is:   The moment a person says, “I have to be realistic” – they have allowed cultural and personal beliefs to stop them dead in their tracks in the pursuit of [...]

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Announcing ‘The Demise of Noshud Hafta’!

One small creative expression can change your life…
It is with great pleasure
that I announce the release of my new storybook and art exhibit,
The Demise of
Noshud Hafta 
 
The Exhibit: An adventurous tale told through finely crafted ceramic ‘pages.’
The Book:  A truly unique experience ~ this magical story of a leprechaun on an enchanted journey is illustrated [...]

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Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium – oh, what quotes!

Great quotes to ponder from the magical movie Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium….
“… as she became a grown up, she wasn’t so sure. I don’t know why grown ups don’t believe what they did when they were kids. I mean, aren’t they supposed to be smarter?  What Mahoney needed was the opportunity to prove to herself [...]

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“The Awe-Manac. A Daily Dose of Wonder” I get to be in awe of me!

Hot off the presses, this is THE book for all of us souls wanting to live life creatively, and awefully.  oh, wait. That didn’t come out right!   Must be the influence of this very funny and powerful book.
 
I am in AWE!  And from the looks of things, I get to be in awe every day [...]

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Shirley Valentine

People kept mentioning this movie to me recently… even to the point of calling me Shirley Valentine.  It’s set in Greece, it’s a woman travelling on her own, more or less. …. it has some extraordinary one liners – both humorous and thought provoking.  An inspiring movie for those wanting to make changes in life.  Isn’t it nice of film producers to [...]

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Mama Mia – oh how I cried!

A few weeks ago I went to see Mama Mia.  It made me cry.  Quite a bit actually.  Do not accept this comment as a possible expectation for you, should you happen to be here searching out reviews prior to seeing the movie.  This is NOT what happens to people at this movie.
This is however [...]

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speaking of wee ones

Einstein is good.  The sign language Einstein for Babies movie is perfect for a 9 month old baby who sleeps over at Nana’s (because her Momma needs some sleep,) and baby is cranky and refusing to sleep.  I can’t help but admire those who created this movie that holds the attention and calms such a little ‘un.  [...]

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Animal School – Raising small souls

 Apparently the obsession to blog after watching movies continues.   Now here’s a very brief movie you can go watch RIGHT NOW.  Go there if you wonder where your passion and gifts have gone.  Go there if you have a child.  (we all know if you don’t do it now, you’re not going to get back [...]

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Into the Wild

Yes, ANOTHER movie.  Into the Wild.  I am speechless. This true story hit me on so many levels that I’m still reflecting speechlessly.
But that makes a bit of a dull post.  So, okay, One thought does keep recurring.  I’ll skirt around the actual movie, so as not to reveal the story if you don’t already [...]

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Perspepolis…hmmm, writing about another movie!

Who could have guessed that this blog would be all about movies? Not me.  I’m very curious about this.
Persepolis.  A film festival film presentation. I wonder what people, who have not lived in Iran, think of this brilliant animated account of a young Iranian woman’s life.  I was impacted in a huge way, having lived in Iran [...]

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