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1. What is Juneteenth? It's the anniversary of the emancipation of the slaves in the United States (or when all the slaves were released) and the beginning of the Civil Rights Movement in the US.
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is a holiday in the United States honoring African American heritage by commemorating the announcement of the abolition of slavery in the U.S. State of Texas in 1865. Celebrated on June 19, the term is a portmanteau of June and nineteenth, and is recognized as a state holiday in 36 states of the United States.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juneteenth
Had lovely and moving service at church - where Woody Gutheri and Bob Dylan songs were sung, and people spoke about the women's movement, immigration rights, LBGT - (Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, and Transgender), and minority rights. Right now the big battle going on is LBGT and it is a cause that has been close to my heart for some time. Finding a church where all these people are accepted and welcomed - is amazing. And important. Few churchs welcome folks who are well different. Sad but true.
2. Father's Day - spoke to Dadster - who is busy studying up on atrocities in Kenya for a World Affairs Council Group Discussion that he is leading next week. They discuss what can be done and what US policy should be, and what we are doing about it. I thanked my Dad, as I do every year, for being my Dad. I wouldn't trade my Dad for anything. He's also struggling with Arturo Perez-Reverte's Club Dumas - which I couldn't make it through. Although it was made into a horrific movie starring Johnny Depp by Roman Polanski.
3. Doctor Who episodes - The Hungry Earth and Cold Blood? Could these be any cheesier? Or more stupid? Or suck more? I think not. Sigh. I hear the season gets better, let's hope so, so far I've only liked four episodes. ( I'm unfairly comparing Doctor Who to Farscape, and Star-Gate to Farscape, also commentary on why Farscape got canceled prematurely, and why I've most likely become fannish about Farscape and not the others. )
I know mileage varies hugely on this - considering most people are huge fans of Doctor Who and haven't watched or heard of Farscape. As my pal Ames said after I told her I found Bones (her favorite show) dull and loved House (which she didn't like): "You always were character girl. It's always been all about the characters for you." Yep. You can't analyze literary texts, dramas, tv shows, and films in college together and not figure this out.
4. Justified Finale - rocked. This was funny, moving, and a perfect character sketch. It was focused on character relationships, and unlike Doctor Who - the plot was organic to the characters, it rose from them and their relationships. You could not just start watching the episode and figure out what was happening, you had to be following it from the beginning.
It examined male friendship and father/son from multiple angles. And it was pure Elmore Leonard - if you want to learn how to write interesting, complex, quirky characters - read Leonard.
Also how to write good dialogue, dialogue that resonates and makes you laugh? Again Leonard.
He's a master at it.
5. Still having Mice issues....saw two of them last night. ( mice problems )
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is a holiday in the United States honoring African American heritage by commemorating the announcement of the abolition of slavery in the U.S. State of Texas in 1865. Celebrated on June 19, the term is a portmanteau of June and nineteenth, and is recognized as a state holiday in 36 states of the United States.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juneteenth
Had lovely and moving service at church - where Woody Gutheri and Bob Dylan songs were sung, and people spoke about the women's movement, immigration rights, LBGT - (Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, and Transgender), and minority rights. Right now the big battle going on is LBGT and it is a cause that has been close to my heart for some time. Finding a church where all these people are accepted and welcomed - is amazing. And important. Few churchs welcome folks who are well different. Sad but true.
2. Father's Day - spoke to Dadster - who is busy studying up on atrocities in Kenya for a World Affairs Council Group Discussion that he is leading next week. They discuss what can be done and what US policy should be, and what we are doing about it. I thanked my Dad, as I do every year, for being my Dad. I wouldn't trade my Dad for anything. He's also struggling with Arturo Perez-Reverte's Club Dumas - which I couldn't make it through. Although it was made into a horrific movie starring Johnny Depp by Roman Polanski.
3. Doctor Who episodes - The Hungry Earth and Cold Blood? Could these be any cheesier? Or more stupid? Or suck more? I think not. Sigh. I hear the season gets better, let's hope so, so far I've only liked four episodes. ( I'm unfairly comparing Doctor Who to Farscape, and Star-Gate to Farscape, also commentary on why Farscape got canceled prematurely, and why I've most likely become fannish about Farscape and not the others. )
I know mileage varies hugely on this - considering most people are huge fans of Doctor Who and haven't watched or heard of Farscape. As my pal Ames said after I told her I found Bones (her favorite show) dull and loved House (which she didn't like): "You always were character girl. It's always been all about the characters for you." Yep. You can't analyze literary texts, dramas, tv shows, and films in college together and not figure this out.
4. Justified Finale - rocked. This was funny, moving, and a perfect character sketch. It was focused on character relationships, and unlike Doctor Who - the plot was organic to the characters, it rose from them and their relationships. You could not just start watching the episode and figure out what was happening, you had to be following it from the beginning.
It examined male friendship and father/son from multiple angles. And it was pure Elmore Leonard - if you want to learn how to write interesting, complex, quirky characters - read Leonard.
Also how to write good dialogue, dialogue that resonates and makes you laugh? Again Leonard.
He's a master at it.
5. Still having Mice issues....saw two of them last night. ( mice problems )