People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use. Soren Kierkegaard Several years ago after I called the President an idiot and a liar, I received many stern reprimands from my fellow Americans. They strongly requested that I refrain from calling our President such things. “He is …
Author: Pj
Divided We Will Fall
The history books of the United States document the issues that have divided our country. It also documents the moments that have united us. I am bombarded daily with emails from friends, colleagues, family members and strangers about our most current division. Dare I say the toxic words? Health care. This deadly issue has infiltrated …
Coyote, The Trickster
Last year we finished a screenplay called COYOTE. It isn’t about coyotes, but there is some symbolism in the choice of names. Anyhow. The story takes place on the Paiute Indian reservation. So this weekend, when we were up north, Chris took me to see the dinosaur tracks located on the Navajo reservation. He had …
On The Road Again
Self Taught
For two days I have been studying a new software program. Two days. I read, then practice, then sigh, then reread. Then try again. I am on page 36. I don’t think I register any more on the learning curve. I have flat lined. A few years ago I started taking classes to re-educate myself. …
ACTION
We should be taught not to wait for inspiration to start a thing. Action always generates inspiration. Inspiration seldom generates action. Frank Tibolt
Traveling Companions
One of the conversations we had was about work. I talked about Chris and his ability to always enjoy whatever he was doing. I think he says his motto is, “if your going to do a job, do it well,” but I think his motto is, “Life is work so you might as well enjoy …