Spring cleaning the blog
Category: Ruminations and Crackpot Theories
Observations on life in general.
Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice
The new DC Comics “superhero” movie, Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice premieres on March 25. Ben Affleck is the newest incarnation of Bruce Wayne (Batman) and British actor Henry Cavill returns as Superman (Clark Kent).
Initially, I was upset that a British actor was cast to play the most American of all heroes–“truth, justice, the American way” and all that–until I realized that Superman isn’t American. His Clark Kent disguise is American, but Superman (Kal-El) is an immigrant. He may be the ultimate immigrant.
And Henry Cavill is very very easy to look at.
A couple of items of note:
Superman is not really a superhero. He’s an alien living among us, doing good.
Batman is not at all a superhero. He’s a (well-motivated) sicko with gadgets.
Nat’l Everything You Do Is Right Day
Ever have one of those days where it feels like everything goes wrong? Too many to count, I’m sure.
Today is National Everything You Do is Right Day.
Isn’t that a wonderful concept? I’m going to embrace it.
Every sentence I write will be perfect. Each word is precise and strong. Emotion shall drip from every syllable.
Everything is going to be right.
Who wants to join me?
Silly Things
I used to do some really silly things as a child/teenager. One of the silliest things was trying to close the gap between my front teeth myself—by wearing rubber bands. No, it didn’t work, but then I didn’t do it regularly.
Rubber Band Ball courtesy X-Chromo
What silly thing did you do when you were younger?
National Read Across America Day
Today is National Read Across America Day. I believe in reading. I read like most people watch television—and then some. It’s also Dr. Seuss Day, which puts me in mind of children’s books. One of my favorite books as a child was Harriet, The Spy.
I related to Harriet. I kept a diary (journal). I observed things going on around me. I had a couple of good friends, and we weren’t the “in” group. Most of that hasn’t changed.
I loved sharing the story with my children. My copy of the book is well loved.
What was your favorite childhood book?