Toy Story

I only discovered Pixar films when Finding Nemo came out in 2003. Now I have finally had a chance to see Pixar’s first full-feature film, Toy Story. It is not as good as the best Pixar movies but it is enjoyable. I wonder how children react to toys coming alive? Will they look differently at their [Read More]

A Good Day to Die Hard

Maybe a decade ago I stumbled into a Die Hardfilm on the road somewhere. I wanted to wind down in a hotel room. The action flik that I never wanted to see in a cinema was much better than I anticipated. This sequel A Good Day to Die Hardis just plain old stupid. [Read More]

Obama’s Alternative Berlin Speech

Citizens of Berlin, citizens of Germany! I am proud to come to this city as the guest of your distinguished mayor, who has come to symbolize throughout the world the party spirit of Berlin. Where is he? Klaus, my man! Really looking forward to our little soiree a little later today. And I am proud to visit the [Read More]

Debate 2: Obama won

The stakes were exceedingly high and that the 2nd presidential debate a dramatic event not to be missed. Barack Obama woke up out of his slumber and wrestled a victory in his 2nd debate with Mitt Romney.  At one moment the tension became so high that could feel that they wanted to smack one another [Read More]

Poem of the Day: “Bless Their Hearts”

At Steak ‘n Shake I learned that if you add “Bless their hearts” after their names, you can say whatever you want about them and it’s OK. My son, bless his heart, is an idiot, she said. He rents storage space for his kids’ toys—they’re only one and three years old! I said, my father, bless his heart, has turned into a [Read More]