With a collection of over 60 Anthony Hopkins’ films, I have listed some I particularly recommend below. This list is by no means exhaustive, but are films I decided to list so that if you are unfamiliar with the eclectic … Read more
I tend to rarely view period pieces, but this is one I am oh so glad I did: Vatel (Its official trailer at the end of this piece). The film, based on a true story set in France 1671, does … Read more
What a unique film is Jim Jarmusch’s Dead Man…and one I recommend. A western? Yes, but not atypical. Rather, with its accurate period detail combined with its numerous references in word and scene to the writings of William Blake (along … Read more
“Life” is a continual path – neither beginning nor ending with the body you currently inhabit. This is but one part of it, filled with reason and purpose and lessons.
Skellig: The Owl Man – A beautiful and wondrous film for those (both children & adults) who sense non-ordinary reality and are unafraid to explore and embrace it. (See its website pages/official trailer below.) Faith, hope, grace, compassion,…love – in … Read more
Tim Roth’s eclectic body of work is impressive – spanning many years – and in an incredible diversity of films and roles. I own many, if not most, of his films, with my favorites being his serious dramatic roles, though … Read more
I most appreciate serious dramas depicting well the reality of human experience – such is the case in the excellent film No Way Home, starring Tim Roth as a young man just released from prison. An incredible performance of tender … Read more
Mother’s Day – I am grateful and love my Holy Mother Mary. I invite readers to this excellent Wikepedia page regarding the Marian hymn/prayer “Salve Regina” or “The Hail! Holy Queen”: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salve_Regina and to an entry I wrote in 2009 … Read more
One of the last nails into the coffin containing my illusion that governments care about protecting the well-being of people occurred following the horrendous tsunami of Dec. 26, 2004. I buried the illusion a few years later. Recently I viewed … Read more
Greetings. It’s spring, and I was treated to flowers, blue sky, sunshine, glistening mountains, hummingbirds, and butterflies today. I took these photos today at my home, came inside and made this 1-minute slideshow sharing from my Rocky Mountain … Read more
No more fascinating a story of a man during Hitler’s rise to power than that of Erik Jan Hanussen, a man whose psychic abilities catapulted him and Hitler in the public eye. I recently viewed the film, Invincible, starring Tim … Read more
To be in denial of reality is always a weakness, and it is there I place many others when it comes to the subject of violence. Violence – it can be aggressive…and it can be non-aggressive (truly defensive). I write … Read more
No human being gives you freedom – no religion gives you freedom – no institution gives you freedom. Freedom is the birthright experience you entered this world with- only you later chose to give it away.
The good – or the evil – can be discerned in every characteristic of a person. The signature of the heart values is unmistakable in the eyes, the mouth, the body, the demeanor and countenance of movement and expression. The … Read more
There is a virus far more prevalent than any of the biological viruses often discussed present in society today, one that has withstood thousands of years of some men’s fight against it, and is passed from generation to generation. Taking … Read more
His name is Schneebeing. I made his body late this afternoon and took a photo of him before it became dark, then came back into my cabin to the warmth of a good fire in my woodstove. (CLICK IMAGE TO … Read more
“Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help.” – Psalm 146:3, The Bible, King James Version There is turmoil among some Catholics due to the announced resignation of Pope Benedict. … Read more
Beautiful birthday, worked in morning, followed by all-day birthday activities. Thanks to my friends, and most especially to my wonderful father. Photos taken at my home, on my birthday today, after returning from a little hike nearing the end of … Read more
Why A Christian Should Not Vote It’s everywhere: analysis of Christian voters and where their loyalty will be in the voting booth, what will the “Christian left” and “Christian right” do, along with tons of various denominational messages such as … Read more
These are a few photos my father took of me working in my garden and resting afterward, and a few photos I took of him as well. Read more
In Memory of Gore Vidal– Gore Vidal has been my mentor since I was a young girl. I began reading Gore Vidal’s essays and novels when I was about age 13, and it is he who I credit with opening … Read more
Peace be unto you. I can think of no greater blessing year-round to give another. It is my wish for you. Consider the moment of those words: The tomb was empty, our Risen Christ is before his disciples, Jesus says … Read more
Warm weather and everywhere people flock to the water – for swimming, splashing, diving, tubing, water-skiing, etc – but for those who look to fresh waters such as hot springs, rivers, lakes, ponds, untreated pools, and even their own tap … Read more
Photography has always fascinated me: to see what another saw, to have a moment frozen from hereafter for people decades later to view, to share another place-time-experience as if I were there. This is the world of film. This is … Read more
“Peace” is a word often heard, especially during the Christmas season. It is said, written, sung, and prayed – but is it lived? How does one who believes in love, and in bringing peace to every situation, maintain peace within … Read more
Put up our Christmas wreath which I made – it is always Christmas in our home. I took my father’s photo, then he took mine, then I made this photo collage. (November 22, 2011)
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Spiritually, this time is a commemoration and a celebration of the ultimate freedom, given to us by grace. Jesus died in His love for us, and taught us to love one another. All that we do in life, all that … Read more
Only when I cease to be in prayer, do I experience the feelings and thoughts I reject as untrue in life. In prayer, unceasing, the continuity thereof, I find myself in joy, contentment, peace, happiness…and only then I am able … Read more
Took these photos Christmas morning. The mountain photos were taken just outside my home.
In Colorado, the seasonal change from autumn to winter comes fast. On the first day I went out hiking to capture some of the brilliant colors, a storm came in, raining at the altitude I was, and snowing a bit … Read more
Consider the perspective of a loving mother, who has born a child, and following its birth tended to its needs so the child grows into a strong, healthy, wise young adult. And then for that mother to see her child … Read more
Just looked out my kitchen window this evening, and there they were.
“Behind every good man is a good woman,” a saying which can just as easily be reversed. Not to say, there aren’t good men and women who are single, of course, but the truth remains, having a solid beautiful relationship … Read more
I am 5 years old in this photo, so it was taken about 38 years ago.
I met the Gadsden rattlesnake today. About eight feet in front of me, there it was – a large yellow rattlesnake. It was approximately 3 feet long. As it slid into the clover, I approached closer noting its triangular head. … Read more
May 16, 2010. Deer at my home walking amongst daffodils.
I deeply appreciate this quote from St. Austin. It makes me all the more seek development love of all and God and what that entails in humility, giving, and zeal for being apart of furthering what is right and true. … Read more
What I just saw and felt walking outside…daffodils,standing beautiful, strong despite snow twice and wind gusts of 40mph in the past few days…snow on mountains on a cool cloudy May afternoon…invigorating breeze carries the scent of the daffodils my way.
Last night I viewed the film “Five Minutes of Heaven,” a powerful story of mistakes, immaturity and maturation, anger, vengeance, and forgiveness. Developed from the true event of the 1975 killing of Jim Griffin by Alistair Little in Northern Ireland, … Read more
When I was a child, I had three mysterious visions which I offer no explanation or interpretation of, but simply share as they have stayed with me all my life. The first occurred at the age of four. I recall … Read more
Merry Christmas! Had a wonderful day yesterday (Dec.10). Had to go to the city for an appointment, and while there stocked up on all the fixings for delicious Christmas dinners and treats. Had to dress warmly (here in my wool … Read more
Just returned from an early morning hike through the snow – brisk and cool – a great way to begin the day! Stopped at the partially frozen creek, surrounded by tall slender aspen, and listened to the water music. The … Read more