The Magical Cinema Of Georges Melies January 31, 2023
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If you’ve seen the movie HUGO or read the book, The Invention of Hugo Cabret, you already have a basic familiarity with the groundbreaking film maker Georges Melies and his magical realm of dreams on screens.
If not, have a quick look:
Before mega-blockbuster cinema and million-dollar special effects, there was Georges Melies, an illusionist turned filmmaker. When cinema was in its infancy, he pioneered a wide variety of film techniques. Showcase’s Alican Pamir takes you into the world of cinema’s first great fantasy filmmaker.
Aah . . . that’s magic!
Food Justice Film Festival 2022 September 7, 2022
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This free online film festival presented by the Center for Biological Diversity showcases six films addressing food justice.
Films are scheduled daily during September 15-18.
Featured Films:
From Gangs to Gardens (Sept. 17)
I’m Just A Layman in Pursuit of Justice: Black Farmers Fight Against the USDA (Sept. 18)
Register by clicking “Sign up for FJFF 2022”, then go to Passes+ to get your free film festival pass!
Aah . . . that’s the ticket!
Godspeed RBG! September 20, 2020
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg transformed the landscape of America, increasing gender equality and acting as a moral compass for her brethren on the Supreme Court.
She rocked!
If you want more insight, I recommend two recent films ~ RBG and On the Basis of Sex.
She stood for equal rights for all.
Aah . . . that’s better!
Notes & Quotes From Hugh Prather August 19, 2019
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In college, a friend shared her copy of Notes to Myself with me. Years later, I read through Notes on Love & Courage. Both books, by Hugh Prather, contained considerable fuel for thought.
Here’s a few quotes to stoke your fire within:
“An argument is always about what has been made more important than the relationship.”
“There are only three things you need to let go of ~ judging, controlling, and being right. Release these three and you will have the whole mind and twinkly heart of a child.”
“Almost any difficulty will move in the face of honesty. When I am honest I never feel stupid. And when I am honest I am automatically humble.”
~ Hugh Prather
Aah . . . that’s better!
An Offer To Good To Refuse July 18, 2019
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Tippy Gnu has fallen off his rocker. Not a big surprise, I know. We knew it was going to happen. I mean, c’mon, he doesn’t even drink coffee. What kind of red-blooded American writer doesn’t drink coffee?
Except, you know, when they are drinking alcohol.
But Tippy is not a tippler either.
No coffee. No alcohol. Nothing to blur the edges of reality. So we knew it was just a matter of time before he toppled.
Now that he has, his topple is your Piglipple:
That’s right! He’s giving away his Pumping up Piglipple book for FREE.
Go grab yours: FREE BOOKS
Just remember to hold it by the edges and wash your hands thoroughly after you’re done.
Aah . . . that’s one Unique Unicorn!
For Your Next Murder Mystery . . . July 7, 2019
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I don’t know about you, but I appreciate it when Agatha Christie wannabes write outside the box.
Instead of relying on mundane methods of murder to kill off “the surplus population,” creative writers explore alternative murder weapons.
If you are looking for a bit of inspiration for your next murder mystery, Britannica.com has got you covered:
7 of the World’s Deadliest Plants
Step away from that knife. Put down that gun. And wander out to the garden.
Aah . . . that’s better!
A Wink March 7, 2019
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I seldom recommend novels to neighbors and friends.
Even if I’ve read something worthy of a recommendation, tastes in reading material tend to be somewhat personal.
That said, I saw 3 tennis players at the clubhouse last week. Ellie F. was in the middle.
“Ellie, do you enjoy reading murder mysteries?”
“Not really.”
“I’m reading one about a murder at the U.S. Open. It’s not too gruesome.”
Ellie perked up at the description. “What’s the title?”
“Drop Shot by Harlan Coben.”
“That’s amazing. My brother used to play tennis professionally. He’s mentioned in that book. I’ve been meaning to read it.”
“What’s his name?”
“Tim Mayotte.”
I agreed to toss the book her way on completion.
I finished the book yesterday. Tim is mentioned on page 26.
Aah . . . that’s synchronicity!
Smile! November 19, 2018
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Sometimes silly smile-inducing sights . . .
Rattle my bones . . .
And tickle me pink . . .
You never know what’s around the next fork in the road . . .
Aah . . . that’s better!
About My Somewhat Free Book September 2, 2018
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What’s better than spotting a Unique Unicorn?
How about snagging a FREE copy of Unikonics ~> TG’s life philosophy in legible digital printed form!
That’s right! His life philosophy. For FREE!
Click the Unikonics book cover image above, to skip the nonsense below, and go directly to my book.
I’ve written a book called Unikonics. This book won’t cost you any money, but it will cost you some time. So it’s somewhat free, but not entirely. It’s only 18,000 words, but if you’re a slow reader like me it will require about three hours of your life to complete.
I first wrote this philosophy and self-help book in 2014, and true to self-help form, self-published it on Amazon. I can count on the fingers of one finger how many copies it sold. And that poor bastard who paid 99 cents for it must be kicking himself, because now I’m giving it away free.
I recently had a very boring experience. I was called in for jury duty and had to sit around for hours in a courtroom, waiting for some…
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Ideal Bookshelf September 1, 2018
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Got books?
If your goal is to add to your TBR pile, check out Ideal Bookshelf . . . it’s like getting lost in a library full of fascinating titles and magical adventures.
Jane Mount is a talented illustrator, designer, and founder of Ideal Bookshelf, a company that makes things for people who love books. She’s also published a recent book, Bibliophile: An Illustrated Miscellany. She lives on Maui, in Hawaii.
At Ideal Bookshelf, you can custom order a bookshelf “portrait” or buy framed and unframed prints, postcards, stationery, pins, mugs, etc.
It’s a cozy internet cafe to browse on a rainy day.
And for book lovers, it’s the cat’s meow!
Aah . . . that’s better!
Spirit Lights The Way 