Diary, Astute Observations
David Brooks attempts an interesting summary of Charles Taylor’s book “The Secular Society.” I have long felt that meaning does not require the existence of a God.Building Meaning in a Secular Society
Movies, Drama, Phantasy
Maybe a decade ago I stumbled into a Die Hardfilm on the road somewhere. I wanted to wind down in a hotel room. The action flik that I never wanted to see in a cinema was much better than I anticipated. This sequel A Good Day to Die Hardis just plain old stupid.A Good Day to Die Hard
Movies, Comedy, Drama
Remember the days when everyone in the airplane has to see the same movie. All new planes have personalized entertainment unit, which makes it difficult for movie fans to sleep during a flight. I am getting better at turning of the little screen! Because I had seen many of the new films on offer, I sampled three lesser-known films on recent flights.Jack Reacher, A Perfect Plan (Un Plan Parfait), This is 40
Movies, Drama
How much misfortunate do you need before you feel like life is just too hard and you rather be dead. Many years ago I had stomach flue and I felt so bad that I just wanted to be relieved of my misery. Cowered in bed with excruciating pain, I exclaimed. “God, please let me die.”Life is not for Wimps (Das Leben ist nichts für Feiglinge)
Humor, Situations
Citizens of Berlin, citizens of Germany! I am proud to come to this city as the guest of your distinguished mayor, who has come to symbolize throughout the world the party spirit of Berlin. Where is he? Klaus, my man! Really looking forward to our little soiree a little later today.Obama’s Alternative Berlin Speech