Standing Man

I took a break and went to see a movie on Saturday. It's odd, but looking at the movies I have seen in the past year or so I find that the ones I think were the best were either based on, or inspired by, real life events. The movie I went to see was “Bridge of Spies” starring Tom Hanks. It revolves around the events that took place just prior to, and including, the release of Rudolf Abel by the United States for the release of Francis Gary Powers by the former Soviet Union and Frederic Pryor, an American college student in Berlin, by the former German Democratic Republic. It harks back to a time when the United States and the Soviet Union were bitter rivals and employed various tactics to spy on one another. Hmmm...okay, while the events took place in the late 1950's I can't help but wonder if they aren't still rather current.

It is a film that delves into the depths of human emotions and reminds us of the strength of character that was to be found, even in our rivals. If you get a chance give it a look. It's worth it.

This & That

As I mentioned in the prior comments section I've been meaning to write a new post, but haven't had the time. As anyone who has read this blog from its inception will know it was started by Petes at my suggestion. While the original reason we started the blog doesn't apply anymore I have continued to write because I found that I enjoyed the, well, creative process. I also have enjoyed discussing world events with those who chose to comment periodically. As you may have noticed Petes hasn't written since last year. He was pursuing other interests. He has just recently chosen to remove himself as a contributor to the blog. I will miss having a partner in this endeavor, especially someone who wrote so well. But, in any case, I wish him well in whatever activities he chooses to pursue.

The other portion of this post pertains to my family situation. My mother tripped recently as she was coming into the house, breaking a bone in her right knee and spraining her left ankle. She is currently in rehab trying to heal. This has left me as primary caretaker for my father and sister, who also have medical issues. So between working, helping them, maintaining the house, running errands, and doing yard work I have been left running on empty this week. This is not to say that I am quitting writing. For now I have every intention of maintaining the blog as long as there is an interest on the part of my readers. It is an outlet for my thoughts and feelings, as well as just giving me something to think about that is of another world than mine.

One last thought here.  In this long journey I have been on I have been pleasantly surprised at the compassion and kindness of people I have been lucky enough to encounter.  They have helped make up for the lack of same in some of my own family members.