Have you seen the movie Into the Wild? It’s a film with more questions than answers, but that’s why it’s great. Here is one of the songs from the film, sung by none other than Eddie Vedder. I relate, especially, to the fourth paragraph. Have no fear For when I’m alone I’ll be better off […]
Make Peace With the Moment
Have you ever had a period of discouragement, of wanting to hole up and lick your wounds, of trying to remember why you’ve chosen the route in life you have? I’m convinced these downer days have nothing to do with my actual life. I’ve simply lost that fervor and enthusiasm I once had. It’s an […]
Despair in The Sparrow
I’ve just finished The Sparrow, and I’m a little unnerved by it, to say the least. The despair is so tangible, so grossly real, that I myself have all the same questions the hopeless Emilio expresses in the end. And because I don’t want to ruin the awful ending for any of you who decide […]
Wroblewski’s Webcast
If you’ve not read David Wroblewski’s The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, you must. I reviewed it shortly before Oprah picked it as one of her Book Club selections. You can read my review here, but be forewarned, I include spoilers, so you may want to wait until after reading. This past Monday evening, Oprah held […]