Where are the Horse and the Rider
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liptonrm_backupOkay, I had never seen The Scorpion King before tonight, when I saw the last half, or so. It's really campy and the acting is patchy but there was this actor in it who I thought was terribly familiar. I kept on thinking, 'Is that Ian Holm?' and knowing that it wasn't. I was ecstatic to find out that it was actually Bernard Hill, a fact that made me enjoy the end of the movie more then I should have (though I did feel bad that he was in such a mediocre movie. Well, even actors have gotta eat;-). What can I say, I'm a LotR geek and am proud of it.
I saw the end of the Super Bowl, watched the Patriots beat the Panthers, and I only care about this because Tom Brady was QB at U-M before his NFL days. Victors and Best and all that;-). So, GO PATS!
It's been a difficult week, health wise. I completely broke down in church today because I was just so tired of being in pain. I know that this too shall pass, I just wish it would pass a little bit faster. I know, patient I am not;-).
I've been getting through most of the week by telling myself that if Frodo could carry the Ring through Mordor then I can do various activities. Like on Friday it was "If Frodo can carry the Ring through Mordor I can drive myself to work." or "... I can walk up these stairs." or "... I can put the dog out." It's interesting that through being sick I came to understand the character so much better. I remember a time, when I was in Texas, that I finally understood what it must have been life for Frodo to not remember the Shire and the sound of water because I could no longer remember what it felt like not to be in pain. I finally, in that moment, understood his character in a way that I never could have before. I understand his heroism more because I understand better how difficult his road was. I get it now;-).
Speaking of my favorite piece of fiction, I saw RotK again on Friday. Loved it, loved it, loved it. I think I love it more every time I see it. On the opposite side of the Da, who had come with me, were two people who had never seen it before and their reactions throughout the film were just wonderful. They were so obviously caught up in every single frame. I have to admit, I didn't notice them much because I too was caught up in every single frame, but it was fun to see such enthusiastic viewers;-). I am so grateful that I've been able to see such breathtaking movies. I love them.
Funny story and then I'll leave off this strange, meandering commentary. As we were driving back from the theater, the Da said something to the effect of. "Did you hear that song that was nominated for an Academy Award? I listened and I think I missed it or maybe the audio was out."
My reply was, "No, we just didn't stay long enough."
"Oh. I thought it played during the Havens."
"No, it plays over the credits, though they use the same musical theme for the Havens."
You see, if people would only stay to see the whole credits, not only would they give me sufficient decompression time, but they'd also get to hear the beautiful, beautiful songs!
Okay, so maybe that was only funny to me;-).
Today, okay, ahem, yesterday, was the Da's 57th Birthday. Happy Birthday Da!
I saw the end of the Super Bowl, watched the Patriots beat the Panthers, and I only care about this because Tom Brady was QB at U-M before his NFL days. Victors and Best and all that;-). So, GO PATS!
It's been a difficult week, health wise. I completely broke down in church today because I was just so tired of being in pain. I know that this too shall pass, I just wish it would pass a little bit faster. I know, patient I am not;-).
I've been getting through most of the week by telling myself that if Frodo could carry the Ring through Mordor then I can do various activities. Like on Friday it was "If Frodo can carry the Ring through Mordor I can drive myself to work." or "... I can walk up these stairs." or "... I can put the dog out." It's interesting that through being sick I came to understand the character so much better. I remember a time, when I was in Texas, that I finally understood what it must have been life for Frodo to not remember the Shire and the sound of water because I could no longer remember what it felt like not to be in pain. I finally, in that moment, understood his character in a way that I never could have before. I understand his heroism more because I understand better how difficult his road was. I get it now;-).
Speaking of my favorite piece of fiction, I saw RotK again on Friday. Loved it, loved it, loved it. I think I love it more every time I see it. On the opposite side of the Da, who had come with me, were two people who had never seen it before and their reactions throughout the film were just wonderful. They were so obviously caught up in every single frame. I have to admit, I didn't notice them much because I too was caught up in every single frame, but it was fun to see such enthusiastic viewers;-). I am so grateful that I've been able to see such breathtaking movies. I love them.
Funny story and then I'll leave off this strange, meandering commentary. As we were driving back from the theater, the Da said something to the effect of. "Did you hear that song that was nominated for an Academy Award? I listened and I think I missed it or maybe the audio was out."
My reply was, "No, we just didn't stay long enough."
"Oh. I thought it played during the Havens."
"No, it plays over the credits, though they use the same musical theme for the Havens."
You see, if people would only stay to see the whole credits, not only would they give me sufficient decompression time, but they'd also get to hear the beautiful, beautiful songs!
Okay, so maybe that was only funny to me;-).
Today, okay, ahem, yesterday, was the Da's 57th Birthday. Happy Birthday Da!
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Date: 2004-02-02 03:38 am (UTC)*hug*
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Date: 2004-02-02 05:34 am (UTC)--- And go Pats and Brady!
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Date: 2004-02-02 09:21 am (UTC)Re:
Date: 2004-02-02 10:31 am (UTC)Yay Pats!