we get introduced to their friends who are frequently invited for dinner and drinks. They all have something in common : Broken marriages, alcoholism and self denial. The contrast couldn't be more surreal. Especially Mary, who is longing for love and friendship. Her emotional hurt is tangible...
In the week before shooting I sent the runners out into the locality to buy 50 mugs from charity shops. I told them to buy a few base-white mugs in each one. Spread the word that a local had come back to make a film, WITHOUT the money thatHarry PotterandRobin Hoodhad had to throw...
Lots of music at home of course. Still picking up on new tracks and a few nuggets from the past on 6 Music, with the weekly shows from Iggy Pop and Cillian Murphy (on one of his occasional runs) two that I try to keep up with. And a word for Cerys Matthews on Sunday mornings. ...
session of fall, the whole family took part in our firstO-Mok-Seewhich lasted all afternoon… honestly, the first time I even heard the word was that afternoon when we were there. It’s different than what the kids are used to doing as well as the horses. So it was good for us. ...
She has been essential to my own healing, reminding me that the pain fades, the work continues, and love is indeed possible again. The further I travel from the mockery of a marriage I was in, the more I am indebted to her and I’m so very grateful for her graciousness. I am so ...
Dad had his weathered, callused hands crossed politely on his chest, legs fidgeting, and there was a whisper of a smile as he hung on every word the pastor said. Yes, he was taking this serious like a first-time father of the bride! I couldn’t stop looking at him and smiling. I...
A“loser”‚ according to Mr. Oxford‚ is a person or thing that loses orhaslost something‚ esp. a game or a contest. However‚ the word “loser” isn’t always used in that context. Usually‚ appointing someone the title ofLoserindicates lack of social status and assumes (and...
When I saw you in Billy’s presence you said hardly a word. He did all the talking. It’s hard for me to imagine you as a “chatterbox.” This is a very, very old chauvinistic complaint, that women “talk too much.” He is demanding silence from you. He wants to lead the “con...
spread the word, tell friends and family about what is going on and what they can do to help, every person who decides to say no to disposable plastic is saving the planet we call home. So ask yourselves, is it really worth ignoring, is it really worth not doing these simple things ...
As I said, a state of happiness usually starts with something great – one fantastic thing that propels you into the happiness state. From there, from that initial peak, the bliss state fades and you’re left feeling happy for a few minutes, hours or even a whole day. The way someone...