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Talking Movies: Locke and Last Train Home

August 16, 2014 – 10:11 am
locke_movie_poster

Saturday August 16, 2014
(Spoilers)
 
I have the movie Locke on my mind this morning. I enjoyed it. It’s a very thoughtful movie – something that you could discuss afterwards for a long time. At least, I could. I forget about most movies almost before they’re over. Movies like this stick with me.
My one complaint – if I had to come up with one – is that …

Pop Culture Thoughts

August 15, 2014 – 9:46 am
Looking Good in the Philippines

Friday August 15, 2014
7-11 Cebu
Not much on my mind first thing this morning. Jeepneys are going by and filling up with customers. I can’t say with any confidence who all these people are and where they are going. Many are students. That is clear. Others are going to work, but I have no idea what kind of work. It’s not like Bay Street in Toronto …

Guinea 039

January 21, 2001 – 2:45 pm
Young Girls in Guinea Featured Image

Sunday, January 21 7:46 a.m.
Dalaba is supposed to be a place of “beauty and repose” but though I appreciate the town’s scenic qualities I can’t quite master the repose part. I’m not sleeping well. I spend the whole night aware of the pillow and sheets and the squeaking headboard and I can’t sleep past 6:00 a.m. even though I’m quite tired.
I don’t think it’s anything …