Thursday, March 03, 2005
A rainy day in March
Ramblings of a man with time on his hands
Freesias
Here we are in March, less than three weeks away from Spring but the rains continue. We have had more rain than we normally get. Up in the Pacific Northwest there is fear of drought! Have been using the gym more frequently. I would rather be out on a trail. The daffodils and freesias (mostly yellow) are looking gorgeous. The foothills will remain green until May, and that is certainly a good thing. In the produce section of the local food stores, asparagus and grape fruits are plentiful and affordable. Just a matter of days before sunny days become the norm......I hope.
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The Oscars and Euthanasia
The much anticipated Oscar awards show came and went. I was glad that Eastwood's movie got the recognition it deserved. I and my movie going friend thought that "The Aviator" was too long and boring. Don't pay much attention to clothes and coiffurs but noticed that Penelope Cruz looked stunning in the yellow gown.
Interestingly, euthanasia figured in both winners in the feature film category, "Million Dollar Baby" and "The Sea Inside" (Spanish). Don't think that they would change anyone's mind about the subject. I was a believer in euthanasia before the films were released and I shall continue to be one. I respect those who have strong conviction about the end of life being in God's hands. It is a very personal issue. They should not try to prevent those who hold a different opinion from making the decision to call it quits when the circumstances convince them to do so.
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Nanni Moretti in "The Son's Room" (Le Stanza del Figlio), 2002
An extraordinary film by Nanni Moretti.
Starring: Laura Morante, Nanni Moretti, Guiseppe Sanfelice, Claudi Della Seta, Stefano Accorsi
Directed by: Nanni Moretti
Produced by: Nanni Moretti, Angelo Barbagallo
I had missed this film when it went through local theaters. Caught it on video. A gem. Check it out.
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Paul Theroux, Alexander Frater
Currently reading Paul Theroux' "Dark Star Safari - Overland from Cairo to Cape Town" (Houghton Mifflin, 2003)
In a recent post, a fellow blogger (in London,UK) mentioned the heavy rainfall in the Hebrides. That reminded me of Alexander Frater's delightful book "Chasing the Monsoon". A friend to whom I recommended the book said that he didn't want the book to end. That is how I felt when I read it.
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Then there is Bach
On the CD player: Bach's Violin Concerto in A minor. Kennedy (Nigel) with The Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra (EMI Classic)
Freesias
Here we are in March, less than three weeks away from Spring but the rains continue. We have had more rain than we normally get. Up in the Pacific Northwest there is fear of drought! Have been using the gym more frequently. I would rather be out on a trail. The daffodils and freesias (mostly yellow) are looking gorgeous. The foothills will remain green until May, and that is certainly a good thing. In the produce section of the local food stores, asparagus and grape fruits are plentiful and affordable. Just a matter of days before sunny days become the norm......I hope.
The Oscars and Euthanasia
The much anticipated Oscar awards show came and went. I was glad that Eastwood's movie got the recognition it deserved. I and my movie going friend thought that "The Aviator" was too long and boring. Don't pay much attention to clothes and coiffurs but noticed that Penelope Cruz looked stunning in the yellow gown.
Interestingly, euthanasia figured in both winners in the feature film category, "Million Dollar Baby" and "The Sea Inside" (Spanish). Don't think that they would change anyone's mind about the subject. I was a believer in euthanasia before the films were released and I shall continue to be one. I respect those who have strong conviction about the end of life being in God's hands. It is a very personal issue. They should not try to prevent those who hold a different opinion from making the decision to call it quits when the circumstances convince them to do so.
An extraordinary film by Nanni Moretti.
Starring: Laura Morante, Nanni Moretti, Guiseppe Sanfelice, Claudi Della Seta, Stefano Accorsi
Directed by: Nanni Moretti
Produced by: Nanni Moretti, Angelo Barbagallo
I had missed this film when it went through local theaters. Caught it on video. A gem. Check it out.
Currently reading Paul Theroux' "Dark Star Safari - Overland from Cairo to Cape Town" (Houghton Mifflin, 2003)
In a recent post, a fellow blogger (in London,UK) mentioned the heavy rainfall in the Hebrides. That reminded me of Alexander Frater's delightful book "Chasing the Monsoon". A friend to whom I recommended the book said that he didn't want the book to end. That is how I felt when I read it.
On the CD player: Bach's Violin Concerto in A minor. Kennedy (Nigel) with The Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra (EMI Classic)
