I am currently reading some of Nancy Mairs' essays and let me tell you that she is one talented writer. I understand most of the content but the meaning and the feeling, hits soooo close to home. Nancy is a self named "cripple" with M.S. A hearty woman with an enormous view, so intense.
I think I read most of the book I was reading last night and intend to finish the book tonight. This will free me up for a daunting session on Cochlear Implants and translating all of the techno language into a 6 page thesis. I thought that if I read a bit more on Nancy I could learn a bit about writing. Well, I've only just begun in Nancy's work and I'm already hooked.
I hold her in ranks with Hawthorne, Twain, and of course, myself. LOL yeah, ok.
I can only hope to achieve such a grand and eloquent style that Nancy carries.
Books to read: "A Troubled Guest" and "Voice Lessons". Plan on finishing "Plain Text" tonight.
Thanks to Nancy who knows when a girl could use some inspirational writing.
Friday, November 28, 2008
Walk 4 Hearing.
It's May 2nd.
I'm not going to hit up my friends and family for money, but should you decide this is something you would like to do, send me a note and I will take your money.
I plan on walking this year and welcome any and all who would like to join us for a worthy cause.
Details in future blogs.
I'm not going to hit up my friends and family for money, but should you decide this is something you would like to do, send me a note and I will take your money.
I plan on walking this year and welcome any and all who would like to join us for a worthy cause.
Details in future blogs.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Thanksgiving.
Have a wonderful holiday!
Keep your fingers out of the pies till they're served,
dont take the last peice of white meat with out asking others if they want it men.
And by all means, if you get drunk,
BE A QUIET DRUNK !
Keep your fingers out of the pies till they're served,
dont take the last peice of white meat with out asking others if they want it men.
And by all means, if you get drunk,
BE A QUIET DRUNK !
Captioned Movies.
My local theater does have captioned movies.
But, they aren't what I'd call everybody movies. That, and it's once a month.
The "stereotypical" crowd of older aged citizens would enjoy the movie they have listed, I think.
I would rather see different styles of movies, like SAW. God, I love horror flicks!
Your brain understands that this is theatrics but, you still cringe when the victim reaches into the acid to get the key that ultimately should unlock the horrific contraption that's going to rip her rib cage apart... But, doesn't ...and her guts spill out of the floor.. breathe..
Ok, Run on sentence, I know and don't care. Ha, take that English majors!
Anyway, can you imagine what words they use as her guts spill on the floor? "squish" um, no. More like "screams end in wet dripping sound". I want to see a captioner have some balls and do something more descriptive!
For local listings, you can look online at your theaters website, look for the "accommodations" tab, and then for Captioning, the "cc" tab aught to get you where you want to be.
I will keep my eyes peeled for a good movie to see in theaters... and will let you know how it goes!
But, they aren't what I'd call everybody movies. That, and it's once a month.
The "stereotypical" crowd of older aged citizens would enjoy the movie they have listed, I think.
I would rather see different styles of movies, like SAW. God, I love horror flicks!
Your brain understands that this is theatrics but, you still cringe when the victim reaches into the acid to get the key that ultimately should unlock the horrific contraption that's going to rip her rib cage apart... But, doesn't ...and her guts spill out of the floor.. breathe..
Ok, Run on sentence, I know and don't care. Ha, take that English majors!
Anyway, can you imagine what words they use as her guts spill on the floor? "squish" um, no. More like "screams end in wet dripping sound". I want to see a captioner have some balls and do something more descriptive!
For local listings, you can look online at your theaters website, look for the "accommodations" tab, and then for Captioning, the "cc" tab aught to get you where you want to be.
I will keep my eyes peeled for a good movie to see in theaters... and will let you know how it goes!
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Reading and Writing
I haven't had much time this weekend to really read. Took the kids to a movie on Friday night, which I must say did not go well. The PTA at my kids school held a movie night. For a dollar (per person) you can go and watch Kung Fu Panda.
We arrived late - and the setting was dark. Really dark. We brought our blanket and pillow. Not that the big kid would share with anyone else. Found a spot all the way at the back. Perched our tushies, ate our McDonalds, and watched KFP.
Most of my time was spent chasing the little guy around the gym, in the dark. There was a concession stand and no sooner that the last bite from their diners, I received many requests for money to purchase items. Did I not just treat your butts to McD's??? though I usually give in, this time I stood my ground.
Most of us HOHers don't do movies. I haven't seen a movie (in theatres) since Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, and that was subtitled!
So, needless to say I did not enjoy myself. On top of it all, the kids decided about 3/4 of the way through that they were going to play with their friends instead of watching the movie.
I skipped my science seminar (that I could have gotten a(very needed) extra 10 points on a test for.) so that they could enjoy a movie - out.
Good Mommy? More like sucker for a cute face. Don't give me that lip..... Not the lip... ooooh, OK.
Saturday was spent in the company of family. I made a kickin' Lasagna (one of few things we can all agree that we like). Who doesn't love Cheeeezey goodness?
Back to the movie thing, there are movie theatres that caption movies on special nights. Usually a weeknight, and most of the theatres are in the city. Wouldn't it be great if your LOCAL theatre had one, like say, Once a month? I'm gonna check into that. Lets see what I can inspire in the local theatre industry. ;)
We arrived late - and the setting was dark. Really dark. We brought our blanket and pillow. Not that the big kid would share with anyone else. Found a spot all the way at the back. Perched our tushies, ate our McDonalds, and watched KFP.
Most of my time was spent chasing the little guy around the gym, in the dark. There was a concession stand and no sooner that the last bite from their diners, I received many requests for money to purchase items. Did I not just treat your butts to McD's??? though I usually give in, this time I stood my ground.
Most of us HOHers don't do movies. I haven't seen a movie (in theatres) since Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, and that was subtitled!
So, needless to say I did not enjoy myself. On top of it all, the kids decided about 3/4 of the way through that they were going to play with their friends instead of watching the movie.
I skipped my science seminar (that I could have gotten a(very needed) extra 10 points on a test for.) so that they could enjoy a movie - out.
Good Mommy? More like sucker for a cute face. Don't give me that lip..... Not the lip... ooooh, OK.
Saturday was spent in the company of family. I made a kickin' Lasagna (one of few things we can all agree that we like). Who doesn't love Cheeeezey goodness?
Back to the movie thing, there are movie theatres that caption movies on special nights. Usually a weeknight, and most of the theatres are in the city. Wouldn't it be great if your LOCAL theatre had one, like say, Once a month? I'm gonna check into that. Lets see what I can inspire in the local theatre industry. ;)
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