Category Archives: scenes on screens

English is a Funny Language

Posted on April 28, 2010 by randomyriad

“You can lead a horse to water, but a pencil must be lead.”        Laurel and Hardy I came across this quote and laughed. It still strikes me as hilarious, though I am not sure why. Last night my wife was … Continue reading →

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Thinking About The Way People Think

Posted on April 4, 2010 by randomyriad

I have been thinking and reading a lot lately about the way people think. Reading the novel, “Black Boy” by Richard Wright and listening a lecture about the author and changes he had to make in order to get it … Continue reading →

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A Poem Inspired by Kurosawa

Posted on February 2, 2010 by randomyriad

The Bad Sleep Well Corruption in high places provides many opportunities, to improve your sleeping accommodations. A deep sound hole in the night ground is yours for the asking. Support your local bureaucrat! Kickback and relax In a job well … Continue reading →

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My Movie Friend, Kurosawa and Star Wars

Posted on January 12, 2010 by randomyriad

Watching Movies with a Friend As I was watching Kurosawa’s “The Hidden Fortress” a few days ago, I was thinking how much my friend Pat would have enjoyed the two greedy, disloyal, and weak peasants that are the central characters. … Continue reading →

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Slumdog in Brief

Posted on February 24, 2009 by randomyriad

“Did you see that Slumdog  won?” “Yeah! What did you think of it.” “I just love the music, and that English boy, he is very good.” “Yeah I saw John Stewart interview him. I heard some people are upset about … Continue reading →

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