Enjoyed watching the movie Larry Crowne on DVD today. It was laugh-out-loud funny in parts…very sweet and definitely inspiring. Well-written story, great acting, and just plain fun to watch.
I enjoyed seeing Larry meet all kinds of interesting people and learn to love his new life. I’ve known folks in his exact situation…some have chosen to wallow in the pain of losing their old dreams and some, like Larry, have chosen to move forward towards a new dream. In the last few years, I’ve lost several long-held dreams and I’m slowly working my way towards embracing some new ones. It’s meant choosing to let go…of things, memories, wishes, friendships…but I’m finding so many fulfilling options to fill any voids.
Captured on Film: Braving the Falls
Twenty years ago during the summer of 1991, a friend and I drove across Canada from Michigan to Niagara Falls. I still remember how impressed we were with the cleanliness and variety of offerings at the rest areas along the highway and how friendly were all the locals. The falls were, of course, quite breathtaking and an amazing site. We visited the base of the falls on the Maid of the Mist boats but I couldn’t resist experiencing the falls from the top in my trusty barrel! I wasn’t frightened at all.
First Impressions by *burdge-bug on deviantART
In honor of my niece’s birthday this month, I found this lovely sketch of Miss Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy over at DeviantArt.com. She a huge Jane Austen fan especially Pride and Prejudice. Of course, I’m a big fan myself so I can totally appreciate this piece…love their expressions and the clothing!
If you’d like to support the artist, you can purchase a print of this art here>>
Skittle Yoshi Kart by *mattmcmanis on deviantART
Love this fan art piece of Yoshi on his cart! The various versions of MarioKart have consistently been my favorite Nintendo games. And, I always knew playing with your food could be fun but this is just amazing! (For those Skittles fans out there, the white pieces are Yorks not Skittles…no new Skittles colors to report!)
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Sunset on the Ship
I love the shadows created by the sunlight streaming on the ship’s deck in this photo I took on my way to the Antarctic Peninsula in 2001. At the top of the photo, you can see the bottom of a lifeboat and down the left side is the mechanism for lowering/raising the lifeboat.
Taken as a lovely sunny summer day was heading towards sunset. The deck was deserted–quiet and peaceful. I enjoyed wandering around the ship at all hours…looking at the view and watching the crew work. I find it fascinating to be on a large ship out at sea.
I’m quite pleased that I captured this particular view and moment in time.
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Cat by ~TeSzu on deviantART
Found this stunning pencil drawing over at DeviantArt.com. The detail of the fur, whiskers and wings is incredible. When I first saw the thumbnail, I thought it was a photograph, it all looks so realistic. You can view more of TeSzu amazing art here>>
Cape Horn, Chile (2001)
Ten years ago this month I was way down south traveling through Argentina and along the Antarctic Peninsula–one of the most amazing adventures of my life. In this photo still taken from a video, I’m standing at the ship’s rail as we sail past Cape Horn at the southern tip of Chile. The Cape is the northern boundary of the Drake Passage, the body of water that separates South America from the Shetland Islands of Antarctica. It’s one of the roughest bodies of water in the world as I can attest to after the severe motion sickness I suffered (along with many of my fellow passengers) during both crossings. But the time on the Antarctic Peninsula was well worth the rough trip. Absolutely wonderful.
Tags: Antarctica, travel