films

‘Bridesmaids’: A Lesson in Self-Determination

‘Bridesmaids’: A Lesson in Self-Determination

A Judd Apatow comedy starring several “Saturday Night Live” cast members, the film Bridesmaids is full of laughs. Surprisingly enough, though, there were some striking moments in this film. In fact, there was a basic life lesson I took away from it: your life is in your hands.

If you don’t like spoilers, look away now!

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South by Southwest, Part 2

South by Southwest, Part 2

I had a dream last night that I was back in Austin, enjoying good music with good friends, on a boat in Lady Bird Lake, no less.

Then a tornado hit. I’m taking that as a sign to continue chronicling my travels on my sorely neglected blog, so I can write about events that are more… current.

So back to where we left off: the film and music portions of South by Southwest in Austin, TX.

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Lessons on Creativity from The White Stripes

Lessons on Creativity from The White Stripes

My first big takeaway from my South by Southwest experience so far has literally just dawned on me, though it’s actually more of an affirmation of existing thoughts than a completely new takeaway. With challenges and limitations, come creativity and innovation.

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The Old and New in My “No Impact” Behaviors

The Old and New in My “No Impact” Behaviors

No Impact Man follows Colin Beavan’s project of curiosity, as he sets out to discover what it’d be like to live as sustainably as possible for a year—taking his shopping/reality TV/caffeine-addicted wife and their toddler daughter along for the ride. Along the way, quite a few laughs are shared; I mean, come on, just imagine what kinds of clashes ensue between the Beavan couple! But it’s also helped me think a bit more about what my family already does and what I could do to live a lifestyle that’s a little more sustainable.

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