The Shawshank Redemption

This incredible film is about patience through hope to finally find redemption. One of my all-time favorites. Every time I see this film, it renews my faith in the power of acting and storytelling.
I don't know what the 1995 Acadamy Awards missed, but it doesn't matter. Anyone who see this film will be blown away by Tim Robbins and especially Morgan Freeman. I mean, gheesh; these 2 will take your breath away. I don't beleive there has ever been a film where the actors nailed it. These 2 not only nailed it, but sank it for good. This film will stand the test of time and should be seen by everyone who likes a good story as well as superbly phenominal acting.

The Aflac awards

A little background on Aflac awards. If you've ever seen the Aflac duck in those TV commercials, you'll know what I'm talking about. If you haven't, well get out from under your rock. Anyhow, I base my awards on the commercial where the duck is cleaning a windshield at a gas station and looks over at the pump and it's absurdly increasing dollar amounts. The duck then drops the squegee out of its bill and lets out a large HUHHHHHH!!????!!!!!!????!!!!!!.

To those situations where it is necessary to let out a HUHHHHHH!!????!!!!!!????!!!!!!, I present the Aflac award.

Todays award goes out to the stockboy at our local supermarket::::

Situation: Steph buys an item that is on sale for 2/$4.00.
It rings up for $2.38.

Diagnosis:After Steph informs her that it is wrong, she calls the stockboy to check price.

Award:He comes up and cashier explains problem. She makes him aware that it is advertised 2/$4.00. He agrees. Cashier says it is ringing up for $2.38. Stockboy replies "sounds about right". Steph replies that it is not about right. The hands-down winner of todays Aflac replies "What do you think it should be?".

Who funds this research?

There are always these ridiculous "findings" that come up on the news every now and again. Here are just two that are worthy of an "Aflac"(HUGGGHHHH!!!!!!!).

1)During the Olympics some researcher shared his findings after a long study. I believe this was done in Austria or somewhere in Europe. Here is his finding: Helmets do protect downhill skiers in case of accident.

2)Here is one that was on the news just this week. Here some researchers shared their findings:The use of marijuana leads to memory loss. And chronic use accelerates those chances.


HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Miles & the big house

Haven't checked in in a while. I don't spend that much time on the computer. I basically only use it for research on music. Right now I am listening to PANGAEA by Miles Davis. It is the evening show from Osaka Festival Hall in 1975. I call it Funky Fusion Jazz. This is one that will stand the test of time.

Went to the BIG HOUSE last week. No, not the state penitentiary, but the Vanderbilt house in Biltmore Forest. Otherwise known as BILTMORE HOUSE. Incredible experience in architecture and lavishness. Next stop is the winery and gardens. Maybe after a few taste tests I may enjoy the gardens. Who knows.

All I know now is that I wish I could step back in time to 1975 and be seated in the Osaka Festival Hall.