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Always Remember the Big Picture
Every year I show this clip to my student. Every year I feel like they get it a little less while I get it just a little bit more. Breaks the heart but soothes the soul.
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Spring Break by the Numbers
7 books started 5 books finished 1 book checked out of the state library 0 movies watched 2 new cast members on Community 2 groups calling themselves SHIELD 1 day lived twice on The Flash 7 potentially cancerous spots frozen … Continue reading
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Quarter’s End, Find a Spot
The third quarter of the school year comes to a close today. Time flies regardless of whether you’re having fun or not (and I’ve definitely enjoyed this semester). If all goes well, I’ll get to leave the classroom today and … Continue reading
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Paging Bruce Banner
A friend recently shared with me some thoughts on anger from Chip Dodd’s The Voice of the Heart. I’ve not quite thought about anger in this way before, but I like it: Authentic anger is a caring feeling, telling us that something … Continue reading
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An Allowance for the War of Five Armies
A just-released preview scene from this month’s The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. The clock is ticking.
That “Lucas” Version of the Star Wars Trailer . . .
It’s kind of sad that I find this so funny. May it never be.
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Waking Up to The Force
Having read none of the “previously canonical” post-ROTJ novels or comics, the stakes are pretty low for me going into this one. Which isn’t to say that I don’t care a great bit. Even though the prequels have set … Continue reading
All Things in Context
So I bought my last “early showing” ticket to a Peter Jackson/JRR Tolkien movie last night. And this morning I come across this “super-trailer.” It’s good seeing things in context. And while it gets a number of great moments from … Continue reading
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Singing Middle-Earth Goodbye
It’s nice to have one last song for the series, and extremely nice that the accompanying video brings in clips from The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Looking forward to see how the saga comes to an end … Continue reading
Why I Trust Peter Jackson
Lots of The Hobbit this week, and today brings the release of what might be the final trailer for the movie. It’s great … full of promises and hints and hopes (and a way to deal with the dilemma I … Continue reading
