Took the day off, actually taking Monday off as well, and Tuesday is a paid holiday. Crazy Org gives us Election Day off via our Union's Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Considering watching "Dune" tonight on HBO MAX - I discovered that I still have it. Which kind of surprised me. I thought it was gone because of Amazon? Although I'd been watching it via the app, not via Amazon for a long time now.
I realized in various discussions with folks who'd seen it, that I don't care all that much whether I see Dune in the movie theater or on my 55 inch television set. Actually I might be able to pay better attention to it at home, less distractions. And...I'm not ready to go back to the movies just yet.
On Twitter - Courtney Milan said something interesting about mental health...
We are all going to handle the crushing fear and worry that comes from the moments we are living through in different ways. Those ways are not all compatible. Some people use humor. Some people vent. Some people find joy in small things.
Courtney Milan T-Rex
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courtneymilan
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Oct 26
Whatever you are doing to keep yourself sane and present and fighting in this moment—you’re doing it right. You’re okay.
After reading this - I realized I've used all of the above. I've muted people online, swung away from some folks and towards others. And others have done the same with me. I'm keeping me sane.
I am not ready to sit in a darkened movie theater with complete strangers, by myself. It's not happening. Maybe church first - that's just an hour, and has strict rules, and I know most of the people. Granted, the movie theaters also have strict rules now - you get "reserved seats" and ahead of time. Also, must be vaccinated and wear a mask. But I don't want to. It's probably worth noting that I don't live near any movie theaters any longer, and this would require a 30 minute subway ride and 20 minute walk to get to them, on semi-busy sidewalks and trains. It's not a leisurely drive with a friend, parking, and voila.
Regarding Dune? An old social media friend has been posting the following articles on it, on FB:
( Read more... )
I may watch it this weekend. But I'm ambivalent. I don't know why. I think I've just lost interest? I did read it ages ago, way back in 1981. I was in junior high at the time. It doesn't age that well, and is kind of dated. Also, from what I've read - Lucas may have been inspired by it to do Star Wars. A lot of folks think Star Wars is basically Dune, so too did Frank Herbert at the time, who attempted to sue Lucas over it. He got nowhere of course. Because honestly the basic idea isn't that original, how it is written or done is. Having read Dune, seen two adaptations, and all the Star Wars films...I don't see the resemblance, unless I squint and work hard at it. But I could do that with a lot of things.
I'm actually more excited about seeing Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings on Disney Plus in November. Also the Eternals. So there you go.
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It's raining. Or was. But stopped. Gloomy today. Gloomy tomorrow. I'm hoping to take a walk down Abmerle and Argyll street tomorrow or Sunday, to see the Halloween House, before they take everything down. I keep planning on going, and forgetting. If I do go, I'll take photos.
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Random Photo of the Night..
Considering watching "Dune" tonight on HBO MAX - I discovered that I still have it. Which kind of surprised me. I thought it was gone because of Amazon? Although I'd been watching it via the app, not via Amazon for a long time now.
I realized in various discussions with folks who'd seen it, that I don't care all that much whether I see Dune in the movie theater or on my 55 inch television set. Actually I might be able to pay better attention to it at home, less distractions. And...I'm not ready to go back to the movies just yet.
On Twitter - Courtney Milan said something interesting about mental health...
We are all going to handle the crushing fear and worry that comes from the moments we are living through in different ways. Those ways are not all compatible. Some people use humor. Some people vent. Some people find joy in small things.
Courtney Milan T-Rex
courtneymilan·
Oct 26
Whatever you are doing to keep yourself sane and present and fighting in this moment—you’re doing it right. You’re okay.
After reading this - I realized I've used all of the above. I've muted people online, swung away from some folks and towards others. And others have done the same with me. I'm keeping me sane.
I am not ready to sit in a darkened movie theater with complete strangers, by myself. It's not happening. Maybe church first - that's just an hour, and has strict rules, and I know most of the people. Granted, the movie theaters also have strict rules now - you get "reserved seats" and ahead of time. Also, must be vaccinated and wear a mask. But I don't want to. It's probably worth noting that I don't live near any movie theaters any longer, and this would require a 30 minute subway ride and 20 minute walk to get to them, on semi-busy sidewalks and trains. It's not a leisurely drive with a friend, parking, and voila.
Regarding Dune? An old social media friend has been posting the following articles on it, on FB:
( Read more... )
I may watch it this weekend. But I'm ambivalent. I don't know why. I think I've just lost interest? I did read it ages ago, way back in 1981. I was in junior high at the time. It doesn't age that well, and is kind of dated. Also, from what I've read - Lucas may have been inspired by it to do Star Wars. A lot of folks think Star Wars is basically Dune, so too did Frank Herbert at the time, who attempted to sue Lucas over it. He got nowhere of course. Because honestly the basic idea isn't that original, how it is written or done is. Having read Dune, seen two adaptations, and all the Star Wars films...I don't see the resemblance, unless I squint and work hard at it. But I could do that with a lot of things.
I'm actually more excited about seeing Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings on Disney Plus in November. Also the Eternals. So there you go.
**
It's raining. Or was. But stopped. Gloomy today. Gloomy tomorrow. I'm hoping to take a walk down Abmerle and Argyll street tomorrow or Sunday, to see the Halloween House, before they take everything down. I keep planning on going, and forgetting. If I do go, I'll take photos.
**
Random Photo of the Night..