Tag: a good rant
Movie Magic or Tragedy?
Love it or loathe the idea, a book you love will be made into a movie. In the past, I have stubbornly expressed my derision at remakes that should never have been made. However, I do take a more moderate view of the book-to-movie translation these days but do find myself asking the question – Why is the book-to-film translation so controversial? I have … Read More Movie Magic or Tragedy?
Asserting a life apart from work
When I first started writing, it was an attempt to remember to live. That I had values and beliefs that weren’t informed by ROI or tactical advantage and I am not defined by profit/loss ratios. There are some things I do love, just because. Lately, I’ve noticed a disturbing trend. A regression, if you will, in attitude. I’m still making sure I explore the social and … Read More Asserting a life apart from work
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#7 Way to Live – Physics is inescapable
Now I’ve said it out-loud it sounds ridiculous. Of course the physical laws are inescapable. But for some reason I continually challenge the essence of Newton’s 3rd law of forces; “that every action has an equal and corresponding reaction.” Never is this more acutely felt when having to use a plunger on a drain that’s recently imbibed bubblebath. And yes, I’m aware Sir Isaac … Read More #7 Way to Live – Physics is inescapable
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#5 Way to Live
I can’t say this enough — fortunately for me I no longer have to because someone’s obviously felt passionate enough about it to register it as an domain name… But, Tights Are NOT Pants. This is part of my 101 Ways to Live series (follow the link to read the original post). True, this may not be one of those things that heighten my appreciation … Read More #5 Way to Live
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#3 Way to Live
When someone tells you the universe is responsible for some event, whether that be positive or negative; carefully and thoughtfully visualise the speakers head imploding. This is part of my 101 Ways to Live series (follow the link to read the original post).