Movies in May to Look Out For28 Weeks Later (Opens this Friday). This movie makes my list as a nod to Rocket Jones; simply because we both enjoy classic Zombie movies, he more than I. I just love to make fun of them. Plot: The U.S. military has occupied Britain to make it habitable again and stamp out the last vestiges of the "rage" virus that decimated the land. Now it's "28 Weeks Later," and the troops are allowing refugees to repopulate the realm. Strengths: The zombie event of the year. Another reminder the undead gravitate to brains (i.e. quality filmmaking). Director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, six years after his Sundance breakthrough, Intacto, continues to show style and guts. Six months after London is declared zombie-free, zombies ransack it again — then the U.S. military fly in to firebomb South Kensington — we get the sobering, hopeless finale 28 Days Later needed. Weaknesses: On the other hand — as fraudulent as that cheerful ending felt, it’s the kind of left-field risk you accept from an iconoclastic filmmaker like Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Millions). And guess what? No Danny Boyle this time (though he is producing). Oh, and the U.S. government is brought in to restore order when chaos sweeps a foreign land? The zombie genre always did like a touch of satire. A NYT reviewer wrote: "The Satire Is Biting, and So Are the Zombies"
Home Of The Brave (Opens this Friday). This movie follows four returning soldiers as they survive the ravages of war in a distant land and then try to come home to continue their lives. It was Robert Browning who said: "He who did well in war, earns the right to begin doing well in Peace." Many find that a difficult task. Strengths: The exceptional cast does a great job in portraying their respective roles. Weaknesses: ItÂ’s a little obvious, and ham-handed in places. But its opening a window onto a scene that we shouldnÂ’t be ignoring. What it wants to do, storywise, and succeeds in doing more at times, compensates for the forgivable gaffes it stumbles into along the way. But thatÂ’s a civilianÂ’s point of view anyway.
Away From Her (May 1. This is beautifully moving love story that deals with memory and the circuitous, unnamable paths of a long marriage. Married for almost 50 years, Grant (Gordon Pinsent) and Fiona's (Julie Christie) commitment to each other appears unwavering, and their everyday life is full of tenderness and humor until their relationship is challenged. Strengths: SummerÂ’s unlikely art-house hit: A young Canadian actress (Sarah Polley, 2
adapts an emotionally nuanced story by Alice Munro about an elderly couple, Alzheimer’s, and nursing homes. The plot is human-interest material with substance: A husband checks his wife (Julie Christie) into a nursing home and 30 days later finds she has no memory of him. Christie stages a comeback Oscar won’t ignore. Weaknesses: If Evening doesn’t depress you, this definitely will. Classic autumn fare. As assured as the film is, Polley is no virtuoso — so far she strikes a couple of notes well. The strong performances and uncompromising tone risk pumping up its reputation way beyond reason.
Michele the Barbaric
Yes, thatÂ’s me according to a childless/single co-worker. It seems that IÂ’m barbaric for telling an 8y.o. his behavior (temper tantrum really) was so out of control that I would tell the Pgm Director and his mother that they needed to pull down his pants and use my thick grommeted leather belt to tan his bottom, so he could understand the pain he was inflicting publicly on others by throwing his books around. You see, this kid threw such a temper tantrum outside the facility that when he threw his books he accidentally hurt a smaller child passing by.
I know this child. I actually taught him for 6 months when he was in Kindergarten with my son. He had issues with the teacher before me because whenever he threw a temper tantrum they would do anything to quiet him down – she eventually quit because she couldn’t deal with his behavior (he hit the teacher a couple of times). He had temper tantrums with me only twice. Both times I carefully picked him up and placed him outside in a fenced in empty storage area in the school’s play area. Why? Because he was a danger to himself and others. Whenever he got angry (for not getting his way) he would start throwing things and hitting people. The first time he had a tantrum with me while teaching him I picked him up in the middle of the tantrum and he was in a time-out in that empty fenced in storage area for 15 min. I immediately called the mother and explained what had happened and what I did. After she said she was okay with it I invited her to sit with me and the child after school so we could discuss some discipline strategies. The second time it took only 5 minutes before he calmed down and apologized. According to his mother, he didn’t have another tantrum again. That worked well till recently, when his father and mother began the process of separation.
So last night, while in the middle of the tantrum I stopped and held onto the boys hands and asked him calmly to step inside the facility (along with the child he hurt) I got someone with first aid training to take care of the little girl and escorted the boy to the Lobby/Waiting area and spoke to him in front of my son and other parents. He was still a bit wild and yelling and thatÂ’s when I told him if he didnÂ’t calm down and stop kicking and throwing things I would take off my belt and offer it to his mother so that she could pull down his pants and use it to tan his bottom. Looking around and seeing his school friends and the parents staring at him he began to calm himself down. His mother just stood there speechless and in shock not knowing what to do.
This morning in discussing what happened with the childless/single co-worker, I told her how things ended and she asked me to stop and said, “I can’t talk to you any longer, your disciplining methods are simply barbaric.” So there you have it folks, I’m a barbarian. When I asked what she would have done? She said she simply would have talked to the kid. My response, “Oh, just like his mother. And that’s working out so well for her!” I said in a very sarcastic voice as I rolled my eyes and walked away. This from a woman who yells and throws things at her pets, and whose puppy I had to train so he would stop pooping all over the house. Yeah, she’s a roll model.
For the record, IÂ’ve never had to use the belt with my son, I have taken it out only twice in my sonÂ’s lifetime, but my stare is intimidating enough for him to immediately stop his bad behavior and apologize as he goes to the corner to put himself in time-out. The most severe punishment IÂ’ve ever had to inflict in his 7 years, is to have him kneel during a 5 min. time-out. Since then the threat of time-outs is enough to curb all wayward behavior.
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Oh my - the childless child expert. She has such vast experience to draw upon... all those kids she... oops - there haven't been any have there - guess that's what makes her such an expert.
As for a child having tantrums (the child that is not your own...) immediate separation from everyone. Tantrums are meant to draw attention. No attention and the tantrum dies down. Once the child isn't acting out any more - then other disciplinary measures are called for. That's when the time outs and groundings have an effect. Talking to a kid having a tantrum is like pouring gasoline on a fire.
If you don't have a separate place to take the kid throwing a tantrum - then you have to figure out a way to shock them into stopping - I think your method was pretty effective *grin*.
Your co-worker is a total idiot. But I've only raised 2 kids (one of whom was an expert tantrum thrower) - so what do I know... heh.
Posted by: Teresa at May 10, 2007 10:04 AM (gsbs5)
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Was Conan your brother?
Ummm, your co-worker is an idiot. I've seen the end results of some children growing into adults who have been spared the rod, so to speak. It's not pretty folks.
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good for you, Michele.
I'll bail you out when your idiot co-worker calls the cops on you for threatening "child abuse". (I hope the sarcasm and disgust at your co-worker come through in that sentence)
It drives me up a farookin wall when parental units do not discipline their children. Hubby's cousin's kids are holy terrors. I do not allow them inside my house because they are screamers and destructive monsters.
My step-daughter is no angel, but she is a good kid over all. And we've never had major problems with her. The biggest thing we're currently dealing with is she's 10, pre-teen, and turning into a real smart alec. And sometimes she's mean-spirited. I anticipate rocky teen years.
Posted by: wRitErsbLock at May 10, 2007 11:01 AM (+MvHD)
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If you are a bararian, then I'd hate to think what I am.........
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I haven't posted it yet, but I'll put it out here. I'm having serious issues with discipling Tot. The times out don't work. Nor the 'rewards for good behavior'. And usually a spanking won't work. For those who think the worse, a spanking from me is usually butt bare and one good slap... something he will remember and only once. Last time, I sprayed him with cold/cool water. Soaked him with the kitchen sink sprayer. He was kicking the living sh.t out of his brother and refused to stop. He hated the water. I'm sure your friend would consider that just as barbaric. But it worked. He has hit and pinched and kicked his brother... but ONLY in the car where I can't get to him. I am considering getting a spray bottle. I think you did a great job. Wish you lived near me and could help me ith Tot.
Posted by: vw bug at May 10, 2007 02:38 PM (FPOeI)
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Time outs? Pffft. When we misbehaved when I was growing up we didn't have time outs, we had black outs.
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Posted by: Richmond at May 11, 2007 09:53 AM (e8QFP)
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I just have to get this out there ..
Just because someone is childless doesn't mean they don't know how to care for or discipline a child.
Ok now ...
What you did is right on with me. Growing up there was the 2" wide leather belt (with holes) and after being spanked by it just once we knew the threat of it was enough to get us to calm down.
Alot of kids, when in a state, won't listen to reason or listen to words. Physical action is what is needed. I am not condoning violence but sometimes restraint or a slap on the ass is what is needed to bring the hysterical child back to earth.
Posted by: Quality Weenie at May 11, 2007 04:34 PM (BksWB)
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QW, you're absolutely right, being childless is not an indicator of parental abilities or lack thereof. That's why I shared about the pets too. It's always been my belief that a person that can't relate to pets are usually unable to relate to people, especially little people.
And this person is bad with both. She doesn't talk to them or manage behavior... nope she yells and throws things at them in a very abusive way. I wouldn't let her babysit my son, if my life depended on it. So, that's what I was trying to get across.
Posted by: michele at May 11, 2007 08:04 PM (Nn3Ar)
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If that was barbaric; then I wonder what I am. When mine were little I had a bush in the yard that they had to chose their whipping switch from. Yep, they had to cut it off and bring it in to me. Pants down, one swipe across the back of the legs usually did it. Three if it was really serious.
Posted by: Tink at May 13, 2007 09:25 AM (ZW8U5)
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People use the word "Barbarian" as if it were a BAD thing....
Posted by: Graumagus at May 15, 2007 01:41 PM (FFj2f)
Our Next President?
My temporarily blogless Blog-bro _Jon, thinks so and shares with us this link to a one on one interview with Fred Thomson. What do you think? Should he run? Is he a viable candidate?
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I hate all Politicians, every single one of them. They all lie, they all cheat and like Fred Thompson the all read from scripts. As for Fred Thompson, I don't know if he would make a good President or not, but personally I like him as an actor better then a politician. Just one womans opinion...Bunny
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I'll bet they can't get to mine from there either.
However, the new hard drives have come in.
$600 - ack!
Posted by: _Jon at May 08, 2007 11:39 PM (cPJtC)
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I tried this March 27th of this year and I was not banned... and it still is not banned.
Posted by: vw bug at May 09, 2007 09:02 AM (FPOeI)
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I'm blocked. I've never been so filled with pride. **sniffle**
I tried a few other sites, including a couple left-wing sites like barbrastreisand.com, and they were all blocked. The only site I tried that was available was www.miniclip.com which is a game site.
Posted by: Tuning Spork at May 10, 2007 11:44 PM (+B9ku)
LIAR LIAR Pants on Fire!
This morming George Tenet was interviewed by Tim Russert on Meet The Press. In that interview Tenet said repeatedly that although he had opportunities to counter false data or skewed interpretation he did nothing to stop it.
"I should not have allowed my silence to imply acquaissance" with the information that was being disseminated.
Tim Russert pointed out various times Tenet's sins of ommission, by not speaking up to the President & Vice-President, led them and the American people astray. In each instance he admitted that he did not correct the President and he did not establish the truth because he was unaware of what the President said. However, the truth is. as Russert pointed out, he or his office approved every fact in every speech and every position the White House took in every speech during his tenure. Tenet's silence or lack of correction of the facts is not just a sin of ommission, it is in fact lying to the American People!
What gets me angrier, if that's possible, is that in one breath he charges that the Bush Administration was gung ho in going to war in Iraq in one breath, while in another he admits all the intelligence was flawed and he kept his silence. So which is it Tenet? What is the truth? Or perhaps the truth is that you're incapable of telling the truth! And since you're incapable of telling the truth it means you're incapable of recognizing the truth as presented by the French, the British and Italian intelligence agencies!!!
What I see now is a man backpeddling over intelligence where he either repeatedly lied or failed to provide evidence to the White House staff of exactly what was going on prior to 9/11. Tenet should never have been allowed to remain in office as long as he did.
Each time Russert confronted Tenet with key statements in his book, Russert showed that Tenet lied in those passages. His explanation... he either didn't know or he never read the speech or press reports on what the White House said or reported.
THIS MAN IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CREDIBILITY OF OUR LEADERS AND OF OUR COUNTRY BEING TARNISHED BEFORE THE WORLD STAGE TIME AND AGAIN. HE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR LYING REPEATEDLY THROUGH OMMISSION DURING CONGRESSIONAL AND SENATE HEARINGS. HIS RESPONSE - "I MADE A MISTAKE" IS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE.
In retrospect, Tenet admission that by August 2001, "we weren't giving the President more intelligence, and more of the types of information he needed" to make the correct assessment on the impending Al Qaeda attack is enfuriating.
Tim Russert did an exceptional job at pointing out each time he lied at important moments in history and in his book and though I'm grateful, I still believe Tenet's failures are border on treason.
To say that I'm angry, is to say very little. I have always believed that the intelligence failures and the cuts in funding to the CIA in the 90's caused the deaths of 9/11. Tenet's (gov't lacky) attitude failed us through out his term, but especially when he relied and gave inexperienced operatives and individuals like Valerie Plame and her husband the opportunity to obtain intelligence.
Tenet is right in one thing - when you don't get the right type of intelligence, you're at risk. He still believes we as a nation are at risk; so do I. Folks, that's the ony thing he and I will ever agree on.
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You are entirely right! I have followed our intelligence community since the February 26, 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center and found it totally lacking. The United States began in the late 1980Â’s to depend on technological intelligence moving further and further away from on the ground Human Intelligence (HT) even to the point of discounting much HI information. TenetÂ’s book is as much an indictment of Tenet as it is the entire United States intelligence community.
Posted by: Edd at May 06, 2007 04:36 PM (dxGEq)
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It must have been pretty bad if even Russert was on his case.
MilBlog Conference
If you have broadband, then you owe it to yourself to watch at least part of the MilBlog Conference. As someone who attends conferences regularly, this one is not only interesting and informative but also chock ful of insights from the front and the media's role in this war.
I watched the first panel via their live webcast and it was awesome, plus I got to see some of my favorite guys!
I'm watching some of my favorite bloggers walk around in front of the cam and I'm sending text messages to them. This is great fun... it's like sorta being there.
Update: I spent the afternoon multi-tasking by listening to the conference, watching RSM be a poser (whenever he past the cam), chatting in the chatroom, texting some of the attendees, all while peeking at the Redwings/Sharks game. The Wings beat the pants off the Sharks (sorry Rocket).
Now I have a humongous headache! So I"ll blog more later.
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Posted by: wRitErsbLock at May 04, 2007 08:25 AM (+MvHD)
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Of course it's right, Jason, I'm a native New Yorker, I know which direction the moon crosses over the horizon AND which bridge is which!
Nope I didn't take it, a co-worker took it with their NEW cell phone and sent it to me. I'm a bit envious of their phone.
Posted by: michele at May 04, 2007 09:21 AM (cV7Xy)
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Beautiful and exotic but deadly eastern lieutenant
Henchperson who constantly plays with knifes
Your perverted scientific genius
You cordon bleu chef
Lieutenant with serious moral qualms
Number of countries subverted 43
Together we can take over the world!!! And thanks for the link!
Posted by: vw bug at May 03, 2007 02:59 PM (FPOeI)
Dad's Will
In the morning I will be leaving to visit with family and to deal with the reading of my father's will.
I willl bring this poem to recite, as a reminder that though my relationship with my father was not easy, I am who I am today as a result of who he was. It was his love of politics, broadcasting, music and sports that have shaped who I am. It was his lessons and his work ethic who have influenced my sense of responsibility and the fact that I have always been gainfully employed. Thanks Dad, for molding me into who I am.
Those we hold most dear
Never truly leave usÂ…
They live on in the kindness they showed,
The comfort they shared and the love
they brought into our lives.
~ by Isabel Norton
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Good luck with this. I hope it is quick and painless, with as little hoo-hah from any relatives as possible.
Politics, broadcasting, music and sports. Sounds like a good guy.
Posted by: Cappy at April 28, 2007 03:50 PM (yUK6w)
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Hi Michele: Whenever somebody dies, my friend at work *always* prints out the famous "Bereavement Poem," which brought her a lot of comfort when her mother died in 2000. In that spirit...
Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
e.
Posted by: Erica at April 28, 2007 06:13 PM (n1ABe)
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Recognizing from where you came is important - it helps you to understand how you get to where you are. Clearly, you grasp that.
Now that he is free, I'm sure that he will return to counsel you. And I'm certain that he is proud of the strong woman his little girl has become.
Posted by: _Jon at April 28, 2007 11:14 PM (cPJtC)
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Dang. I've tried writing this three or four times and couldn't get the words out that I wanted. Just know you are in my prayers at this time.
Posted by: Mrs. Who at April 29, 2007 01:19 PM (9FXen)
Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night
I woke up this morning from a deep sleep/dream, in which I was reciting the following Dylan Thomas poem. It has been with me all day, so I share it with you now hoping it will finally leave me.
Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Though wise men at their end know dark is right,
Because their words had forked no lightning they
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright
Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight,
And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way,
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight
Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
And you, my father, there on the sad height,
Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray.
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Posted by: Stephen Macklin at April 26, 2007 08:57 PM (Z3kjO)
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Hmmm, my step father died three times.
He told of angels escorting souls away from their bodies the first two times. (He had a pacemaker installed).
He hasn't returned from his third and I doubt that he will.
I think that the process of dying (as long as it is relatively painless) is something I'll "enjoy" experiencing. Why? Because I'll only _really_ get to do it once. I'm not looking forward to it.
But then, I'm not a grave man, near death, who sees that blinding sight.
Macabre, I know, but I wouldn't be me without this odd perspective, no?
Posted by: _Jon at April 26, 2007 09:38 PM (cPJtC)
Posted by: Dazd at April 27, 2007 08:38 AM (JRVQu)
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One of my favorite pieces.....
Thank you for the refresher. It has been too long.....
Posted by: Tammi at April 27, 2007 02:09 PM (Bitcf)
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I have a MAJOR soft spot in my heart for Dylan Thomas. I may not always "get" him, but I love anything he has ever written because it is evocative of the best years of my life. If you are ever in the mood (because your comments do not seem to accept hyperlinks), type in "Dylan Thomas" in the search box up on top of my blog, and it'll go into more detail why.
Posted by: Erica at April 29, 2007 09:33 AM (n1ABe)
Sports Saturday
It's been kind of a quiet time for me. I've been spending a lot of time with my son and giving him more pointers on various sports while he teaches me about Nascar and car racing in general. He blew me away on Saturday, when I got delayed in the basement doing laundry and he called me up on my cell to do a play by play for me of a rally the Mets were having against the Atlanta Braves. It was both fun and touching. It reminded me how my friends used to do that with me on weekends when I was traveling on business and they wanted me to be able to share in the excitement.
This past weekend was absolutely wonderful, 'cause we watched/listened to a great Mets game, followed by a frustrating Yankee game, which was then followed by an intense Redwings game and topped off by a Nascar race. That evening, while saying his prayers, he thanked God for an incredibly fun day where he not only got to see all his favorite cartoons, but all his favorite sports too.
He's so excited about the prospect of a repeat this coming weekend, that he's already completed all his weekend homework assignments (a book report and a research paper) and started on his chores. He also offered to bribe me but not collecting his allowance but $2.00 doesn't go very far with me these days.
Now I ask you... as strict as I am about the amount of tv my son watches, how can I deny an A+ student who has wonderful manners and good behavior his one day a week of being a sports junkie? I'm torn I tell you, torn! And that folks is a welcome quandry for a change.
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How can you not allow your son to watch the greatest hockey team in the world this weekend?
That would just be cruel
Posted by: Quality Weenie at April 24, 2007 05:11 PM (BksWB)
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I agree! Hockey doesn't count against the limitation, it's automatically allowed. But, if he gives you *any* problems during the week, remind him that playoff hockey also involves raw octopus...
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As someone who hates TV, I wouldn't consider watching sports as "TV time" for a kid. It is more engaging than art presented on TV (e.g. movies, sitcoms, videos, cartoons). Just as educational programs shouldn't count as "TV time" because they are different.
Posted by: _Jon at April 24, 2007 08:01 PM (cPJtC)
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Oooh, do you think he'll be able to endure seeing the Mets swept by the Nats?
;-)
Funny Political Music Video by Tony Blair
This was sent to me by someone trying to cheer me up. Its Tony Blair covering one of my favorite songs by The Clash - Should I stay or should I go in regards to his deciding to run for office in 2008. Thanks Derek, humor is indeed the best medicine. It made me smile and it made me chuckle. Thanks!
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Method: Combine ingredients slowly in a tall glass half filled with crushed ice. Add hugs and lovability to taste! Though addicting, do not overindulge as hangover may occur!
"As Jews worldwide honored on Monday the memory of those who were murdered in the Holocaust, a 76-year-old survivor sacrificed his life to save his students in Monday's shooting at Virginia Tech College that left 33 dead and over two dozen wounded...
Several of Librescu's students sent e-mails to his wife, Marlena, telling of how he had blocked the gunman's way and saved their lives, said Librescu's son, Joe.
"My father blocked the doorway with his body and asked the students to flee," Joe Librescu said in a telephone interview from his home outside of Tel Aviv. "Students started opening windows and jumping out."
Posted by: lisa at April 17, 2007 02:25 PM (8qkcK)
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I read this earlier today and just sat there and cried. What greater love has a man...God bless him and his family.
Posted by: Mrs. Who at April 17, 2007 09:55 PM (9FXen)
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Thanks for the reference to my site. An amazing and ironic story of courage. After all is said and done with this story, this is what I will remember the most.
Posted by: The Dark Knight at April 18, 2007 12:15 PM (CZWOq)
Back Home
Not feeling particularly inspired since I returned from my dad"s funeral. Thank you to those who extended a messages of condolence. I'll return when I have something to say. In the meantime, I've set up auto-content to propagate for those that want to read something interesting.
Musical Interlude - Hillsong
Yesterday I heard this beautiful song. I enjoyed it so much I decided to share it with you. It even stayed with me and comforted me after I received the news that my father had past on. I believe he's in a much better place. Being the oldest by a considerable margin, it falls on me to make the phone calls and help his current wife make arrangements, so I'm very busy. I'm okay though, sad but okay.
Just wanted to let you all know what's going on since I won't be posting for a few days. I have closed comments 'cause I'll be travelling and really don't want to deal w/a mountain of spam when I return. Sorry about that.
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Life Coach? Advisor?
I think this is so wrong on so many levels. The day I ask a 10 or 11 year old for advice, is the day I move into a mental institution and throw away the key and abdicate responsibility!
Would you seek out and take advice from your 5th grader?
Posted by: Wried at April 06, 2007 02:45 AM (8pDhO)
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And here I thought that nothing could surprise me about some parents...
Posted by: Lemon Stand at April 06, 2007 04:04 AM (+Y0gP)
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And this is their right! Nobodt forces you to do the same!
Posted by: aubrey at April 06, 2007 05:04 AM (OmPxo)
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Geeze! No wonder there are so many people in so much trouble. I see even the author is effusive about asking children to make adult decisions and be a life coach. Good Lord! Of course, if your kid is that much smarter than you are - the world must be a very scary place indeed. One wonders what these people did before they had an 11 year old to tell them how to run their lives effectively...
Posted by: Teresa at April 06, 2007 10:47 AM (gsbs5)
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Sigh. It is one thing to listen to your children and let them help make choices in their lives... it is another to let your child make that kind of decision. Scary.
Posted by: vw bug at April 06, 2007 04:32 PM (cudDU)
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I think taking advice from those 5th graders that were having sex in a classroom recently would be a terrific idea. All parents could benefit from their sage advice in matters pertaining to all aspects of their lives...
Posted by: Mark at April 06, 2007 09:20 PM (sS1gd)
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Not for the issues that are the responsibility of us grown-ups, but I got guidance from my older daughter when I went shopping for clothes.
She has that gift.
Jimmy Carter caught grief for taking political advice from Amy when she was like, ten years old.
I won't go to the kids for the nuclear launch codes, I promise. But, "Does this shirt go with these?" Yup, I'll give weight to their advice.
. This is beautifully moving love story that deals with memory and the circuitous, unnamable paths of a long marriage. Married for almost 50 years, Grant (Gordon Pinsent) and Fiona's (Julie Christie) commitment to each other appears unwavering, and their everyday life is full of tenderness and humor until their relationship is challenged. Strengths: SummerÂ’s unlikely art-house hit: A young Canadian actress (Sarah Polley, 2
