Huckabee Shows Some Promise
Mike Huckabee is making at least one good decision in his bid to be elected the next president – getting on Chuck Norris' good side.
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Archive for November, 2007
Why? I Don’t Know
This caught my fancy today … which makes me think that I need to kick the crap out of my fancy. Anyway, here it goes …
Royalty … On My Level
For those of you that don't keep up on Ibero-American politics regularly (this includes me), here's an interesting piece in which Hugo Chavez chastises the former prime minister of Spain (in absentia) for being a fascist (translated: Hugo thinks anyone that has ever agreed with Bush is a fascist). The following video picks up as the current prime minister of Spain defends the former as an elected representative of Spain, and therefore should be respected as such. Watch as Hugo, the awkward uncle of the party, keeps talking after his mic is cut off. Toward the end of the video you'll see a third party leans into the picture and say "porque no te calla?" This third person is the king of Spain, Juan Carlos I, saying, "why don't you shut up?" Personally, I find this hilarious.
Lars and the Real Girl
I got out of the house this evening by tagging along with some friends to see a movie. I really didn't care what movie it would be – any movie not watched on my laptop while under the influence of narcotic painkillers would do. I've felt quite cooped up recently, seeing as I've spent the bulk of my time in my bedroom or at school. A taste of freedom and spontaneity would be good for the soul. Now, I go to a school that prides itself on finding beauty in art and culture, including movies. This being the case, I have little fear that any of my classmates would ever lead me to the next "Howard the Duck," but in any case, I would not have really cared tonight. I was not disappointed in their choice.
Long story short, the film we saw ("Lars and the Real Girl" – click for trailer) was brilliant, beautiful, and surprisingly educational. It's about this guy (Lars) that has some issues (developmental, psychological, etc.). In a strange move (for everyone but Lars) he "meets [a girl] on the Internet" who he has delivered (yes, delivered) to his house. The "girl" turns out to be a life-sized doll that becomes a transitional object (thus entering the educational aspect of the movie) for him. His brother & sister-in-law, as well as their town, end up going along with Lars as his transitional object is utilized in his development. The movie is sad and depressing at times, but has beautiful themes of humor, hope, beauty, and love. It was actually quite helpful as I had to read two articles about object relations (including transitional objects) last week for class. Seeing this movie helped the articles make even more sense.
So, in short, if you have a bum knee and want to get out, tag along with some friends to watch "Lars and the Real Girl." Or, if you're mostly healthy and are willing to relinquish $7-9 to a high school student in a funny hat, then watch "Lars and the Real Girl." In either case (which should cover most everyone – who doesn't love emotionally awkward high schoolers, after all?), it comes with my recommendation.
A Few Things
A short update tonight:
- I'm learning a ton at this school. I'm not even sure that I can put all that I'm learning into words, nor do I have the time to try. But man, it's good stuff.
- My knees are healing nicely from the surgery. I'm having some pain in my right knee, a pain that I thought the surgery would get rid of. I'm hoping my follow up appointment on Friday can provide some 'splaining about that.
- I'm almost done with a rite of passage paper and I'm darn ready. It's been quite an experience and I'd be happy with a 'B'. Strike that, I'd be elated with a 'B'. I'd be okay with a 'C', but it may cause things to come out in therapy (joking, but not too much so). The funny thing about this bullet point is that for most of you, the words "Harry paper" mean nothing, but they strike a combination of humble fear and sense of accomplishment to those that grace the halls of MHGS. Wow. You just don't know what you're missing and are probably better off for it!
- Ok, it's freaking cold. It dipped down into the high 30′s last night. It's hard to curl up when you're wearing a immobilizer on your leg.
- My niece Becca went trick-or-treating for the first time ever tonight (she's just shy of 10 months old) and may have been the cutest thing that have ever seen.