Dull, poorly edited and predictable, The Box will come and go so quickly in theatres, you’ll wonder if it was ever released when you see it for rent on DVD.
September 18, 2009
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I don’t think I’ve ever been as upset as I was yesterday. I was trying to qualify for a $500 Visa gift card and went through the various steps rquiired to ge the card. I spent two hours doing this and at the end when I checked my qualifying status, I was told I still needed two items from each of the three levels. I ended up making seven purchases, spending $70 and stil did not qualify. My bank even called me to see if someone else had stolen my card and was using it to make all these purchases. I assured them I was doing it.
My concern is how easy it is to be sucked in to online schemes like this. I should have never tried the qualifying process in the first place. Secondly, I feel I was duped when I made the sufficient choices for each level and should not be punished by making more purchases. This “scheme” is a waste of time and something should be done about it. I don’t know what that would be, but something needs to be done. Any suggestions?
Over and out from the Arcadia Valley.
June 27, 2008
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“No man is an island entire to himself.” I want that engraved on my headstone. To me, it says a lot about the person. I’ve always been attentive to the needs of others and sometimes placed their “predicaments” ahead of mine. Some might think that’s a selfish way to handle matters, but I was brought up to be concerned about others and their safety.
Years ago, people would come to me and ask if we could talk. I would always take the time to speak with them. In most instances, their troubles were far worse than mine and that made me feel good. I mean, I felt good that my problems were miniscule compared to their and I would help them in any way I could to feel better and see that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. However, I got burned out quickly because no one was coming to me to see if I needed help. And, there were many times I thought I would explode if I didn’t get help.
No matter now. I realize that I have some problems that need fixing, but I fall, pick myself up and start again. I very seldom share my inner feelings with anyone and have learned to live with that in my life.
So, what does the quote mean to you?
June 26, 2008
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Why do we do what we do when we know what we know? I don’t think there’s an easy answer to that question. But, it applies to so many things in life. Why have unsafe sex when we know what might happen? Why smoke when we know it could cause lung cancer? Why dance when we know we’ll be tired? I know that last question is a little inane, but get you the drift.
I guess because we are creatures of habit we do things over and over, not thinking ahead to the consequences. Perhaps we think the outcome will be different this time. Usually, they are not. All we can do is stand up, shake our heads, and vow not to do it again, knowing the answer is that we probably will. At least we can try. How many times do we burn our fingers before we finally realize we need to keep our hands off a lit stove? We finally learn. Ah, ut some lessons are harder to learn than others.
So, what do YOU think?
June 25, 2008
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It’s been quite a while since I have been so moved by poetry. “Unscrambled Eggs” has been such a book. After all, you can’t unscramble an egg.
I’m a poet at heart and know the feelings that can rush through a body, the feelings that what you are thinking “must” be placed on paper before the moment of exhilaration is gone. Such are the writings of Ms. Brown. She writes free verse and in very few instances does she need a comma to separate a thought. She started writing poetry in 1999 after studying many of the Psalms in the Bible to get a feel for how poetry is written. Her poetry reminds me of Dr. Maya Angelou’s writings and how it clamors to be free from earthly boundaries. Ms. Brown has accomplished that mission, something I think she may not have been aware of when she was writing each poem; Maya Angelous is her favorite poet.
There’s flow and grace in her writing and it’s easy to read. I finished her 70 poems in a little more than thirty minutes and wanted more to read. Her poetry sets one’s mind free to soar as she pours out her soul onto paper and the reader begins to ponder what she has written. She’s a gifted poet and this is her first book. I daresay someday her poems will be used in classrooms throughout America as examples of fine writing that is to be emulated and stir the pulse of the reader to open new avenues to thinking and expressing oneself.
Ms. Brown and her family live in Florida and I’m blessed for having been able to read her book of poems. Many people write but their writing has no effect on the reader. Not true with Nadia. Her poems are sweeping in nature and make the reader think. These are not deep poems that have to be re-read to get the meaning; it’s right there on the surface. She just makes one think about what she has written.
I’m glad I have this book in my library for I will refer to it quite frequently. I realize it has made changes for the better in me. Look for more about Nadia at www.nadiabrown.com.
June 16, 2008
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Arcadia Velley is just fine today. There was a little rain early this morning, but the clouds have cleared and the sun is shining. Not to be too hot and the humidity is going to be lower. That’s just great by me.
Until again. Bye!
June 16, 2008
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