tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4281519437069491769.post4039170253667386117..comments2023-08-26T10:05:22.123-05:00Comments on Goldenrod's thoughts: Here and thereGoldenrodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09246352554498015300noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4281519437069491769.post-21035617826370944822009-01-18T16:58:00.000-06:002009-01-18T16:58:00.000-06:00"To die being shot by a jealous husband" is a phra..."To die being shot by a jealous husband" is a phrase I have heard many many many times, and it's something a lot of men say unthinkingly when they're young and wishfully when they think they're getting old.<BR/><BR/>It actually reminds me of a question Maureen O'Hara asked Richard Thomas in the film "The Christmas Box" ... ... "What was the first gift of Christmas?" His almost automatic (while kind of chuckling) answer was, "A tie?" After many events had transpired and almost at the very end of the movie, he knows what the answer is and tells her, as she is laying there on her death bed, "A child."<BR/><BR/>You, Craig, are a wonderful photographer in your own right, altho you don't seem to have internalized the wide recognition you have already achieved and are currently receiving, and so I would very much like to see you get your druther to expire at the end of your most successful photo shoot ever ... ... hopefully, this will be when you're well into your toothless and addlepated 90's, barely able to get around even with the aid of a walker, and needing to have your prohibitively-expensive camera carried around and supported for this last shoot by magnificent-looking, scantily-clad, and very sexy young Sherpas!<BR/><BR/>Tammy, your love and obvious concern for your children is to be greatly admired, and perhaps even envied by those who do not have your level of commitment. It is my very strong feeling that you will live well past the "empty nest" years and will be producing hand-knitted items of the highest quality while sitting back in your rocking chair and enjoying your favorite films.<BR/><BR/>OK. Moving on here. As far as allowing Kayla to see "Dances with Wolves"? Definitely not without you there, Tammy, but read on. <BR/><BR/>Kevin Costner both starred in and directed this film, and I know that a lot of research went into its making, so to expect no violence or bloodshed would be unrealistic. As Craig mentioned, there is an edition of the film that he has seen that was deleted before its release to the general public.<BR/><BR/>IMO, there was a whole lot more gore that could very easily (and justifiably) have been included in the movie. That being said, there are a few remaining scenes that would probably not give her nightmares but might require a few words or even a sentence or two of explanation from you while they are transpiring.<BR/><BR/>[There is no 'gore for gore's sake', I can vouch for that.]<BR/><BR/>I guess I would describe the film as being starkly realistic without being exploitative, if that makes any sense. [By the way, if ever at any time during the movie she is concerned about the wolf, she might be relieved to know that the 'wild wolf' is actually a very well-trained and tame animal!]<BR/><BR/>Generally speaking, the film (imo) is sympathetic toward the American Indian's plight, but there are scenes of violence. It was that time, Tammy. It was kill or be killed. It was maim or be maimed. It was survive or expire.<BR/><BR/>But there is so much more to this film, so much to be learned. It could even be a leadoff to a lesson bloc in and of itself.<BR/><BR/>Who is it that's studying the American Indian right now? Katie, isn't it? I don't think you should exclude Kayla from a family viewing of this important film. <BR/><BR/>So, do I recommend it? YES! Most definitely!!<BR/><BR/>My goodness! This might turn out to be one of the world's longer responses!!<BR/><BR/>Let's move on to the 'miracle'. I really don't have a more descriptive word for it. I don't care how many years of flying experience that pilot may have had, or how many gliding hours he might have enjoyed in his spare time. I don't care about ANY of that!<BR/><BR/>When 'push came to shove' ... when he was faced with the ultimate crisis, when a decision had to be made within minutes (perhaps even seconds), the sure hand of God descended and helped calm and guide him to as safe a landing as humanly possible.<BR/><BR/>Amen.Goldenrodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09246352554498015300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4281519437069491769.post-85521126318743678402009-01-18T10:09:00.000-06:002009-01-18T10:09:00.000-06:00Me again, last comment I promise! lolI forgot to ...Me again, last comment I promise! lol<BR/><BR/>I forgot to mention that I loved seeing Dances with Wolves YEARS ago. I wonder if I rented it...do you think it would be appropriate for Kayla to see? What do you think Goldenrod? It's been so long that I can't quite remember.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06123765093917478478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4281519437069491769.post-3156417194359005982009-01-18T10:04:00.000-06:002009-01-18T10:04:00.000-06:00That should say it was ranked the highest THE YEAR...That should say it was ranked the highest THE YEAR that I was born.<BR/><BR/>Proofread, Tammy, proofread.... lolTammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06123765093917478478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4281519437069491769.post-6067863407459681512009-01-18T10:02:00.000-06:002009-01-18T10:02:00.000-06:00Well my name was ranked the highest that I was bor...Well my name was ranked the highest that I was born and actually WAS named Tammy. It declined until 1998 when it was no longer ranked. And mine was used in a masculine way in 1969 only. Can you IMAGINE a boy named Tammy??? Ew.<BR/><BR/>Isn't that amazing about the plane crash and everyone living? Emily and I have loved following that story. And I'm so pleased that the media has spent so much time and energy focusing on a "feel-good" story!<BR/><BR/>As far as my druthers go, I know I want to make it at least until my girls are raised, and hopefully long, long afterwards.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06123765093917478478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4281519437069491769.post-45378313046900463492009-01-17T13:49:00.000-06:002009-01-17T13:49:00.000-06:00Goldenrod, a very interesting and thought provokin...Goldenrod, a very interesting and thought provoking post. Firstly, I LOVE Dances with Wolves. I have watched it many times and just love the story, the commitment and solitude the film can convey, not to mention the senseless slaughter for skins instead of food. Te Directors edition even has footage apparently taken from the film they thought would inflame some viewers. Great film.<BR/><BR/>My name is the following.<BR/><BR/>CRAIG<BR/>Gender: Masculine<BR/>Usage: Scottish, English<BR/>Pronounced: KRAYG [key]<BR/>From a Scottish surname which was derived from Gaelic creag meaning "crag" or "rocks". The surname originally belonged to a person who lived near a crag.<BR/><BR/>My Druthers, never heard that before, would be to die being shot by a jealous husband!! Nah, not really. I have a friend who says that often and thought it would be funny to say, but seriously, I would like to go after a momentous photo shoot, and have the images be a testament to the work I loved the most, and have those images be spectacular!<BR/><BR/>There are not many or any I can think of where EVERYONE has survived and what a great thing this pilot had done. He is a hero.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for this, and for you!Craig Peihopahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13133732737732225587noreply@blogger.com