The language is terribly un-PC, but since when have I ever cared about that? Don’t let the children watch, though. This is one of the FUNNIEST MOVIES EVER. Nothing is sacred, and the one-liners come so thick and fast, you … Continue reading
Tomorrow begins the week of midterm exams. It’s quite stressful for my students, but very boring for me. I would far rather actively teach and lead discussions than just sit there and watch people filling in little bubbles, erasing frantically, … Continue reading
Once again, I present to you all my rant about Easter baskets! It’s been updated for 2008, but it’s the same rant. Mom always created our Easter baskets herself, piece by piece, each little object carefully selected and each little … Continue reading
When I was a kid, there were two movie houses in town. Both were very old theaters, quite ordinary-looking on the outside. Once inside, however, there was nothing ordinary about either of them. We bought our tickets at the booth … Continue reading
I know I’ve blogged about this issue before, but it’s still eating at me. Important issues stay with me for a long time, you know. Only the important issues. And, I’ve whined complained about this issue before, to no avail. … Continue reading
Arthur C. Clarke has died. He was 90 years old. He was fantastic. His short story “The Star” has haunted me since I was a young child; he didn’t merely have talent: he was an artist. An artist, painting universes … Continue reading