posted to NatalieLawyerChick (RE: short video concerning a white woman) You Tube 08/02/2021
I have no words, unlike the lady in that unfortunate hat. I am assuming this discourse was real and not improv. I am always intensely curious as to how so many people do not comprehend two facts concerning our reality: (1) cameras are EVERYWHERE and (2) uploads are FOREVER.
REVIEW posted to Google (RE: Blood Red Sky (2021) on Netflix) on 08/02/2021
★★★★★
While it borrows some plot points from Train to Busan (2016 South Korean film), Blood Red Sky does have good character development and proficient acting among the primary actors. Much of the more gruesome violence is dimly lit, but sound effects and the soundtrack effectively explains what may not be shown. As with many movies, bad decisions are made to advance the plot. However beyond yelling at my screen, I was not taken out of the film. There is a resolution, a definitive end which is a nice change from many recent films. Not every film has to provide new IP or a mid-credit scene. A movie as a single thing of imagination can illustrate what may happen when prejudice, stupidity and viral infections collide.
posted to Justine Leconte officiel (RE: luxury vs. affordable bags) uploaded to You Tube 07/28/2021
I usually gravitate towards (thick) cloth bags like: HAIKU. HAIKU states that at least 20% of the bag is recycled content, but I have never done research to check their data. They do advertise that their bags are "water resistant" so I am not sure if that equates to environmentally friendly or not. I like simple, classic bags with a touch of fun (embroidered flower, patterned material). The Chloé bag does look beautiful, is it worth it? Maybe considering the crafting and materials, but I usually try to keep my bags under $50-usd. However I did break that rule once, when I bought a wallet by Anna by Anuschka. It was not a collectable purchase, I bought it for love (and about $60-usd).
posted to Philip DeFranco (RE: Cuomo Allegations) uploaded to You Tube 0803/2021
While I haven't gone to Governor Cuomo's webpage, I am getting echos of Bill Clinton's, "I did not have sexual relations with that woman." Democrat, Republican, Independent or whatever many men just do not see sexual harassment as damaging or even as harassment. Just ask the Blizzard/Activision executives. Admittedly I have not thoroughly researched the accusations against Gov. Cuomo. My general feelings are that he should resign with Lieutenant Governor Kathleen C. Hochul being appointed Governor until the term ends in November 2022. His power as a Governor has been seriously compromised especially considering his order to return COVID-positive patients to care homes, adjust COVID stats and no doubt fuel the spread throughout the care homes.
posted to NY Times (RE: Opinion/Visual Disability-James Robinson) uploaded -You Tube 07/14/2021
I am lucky. I have one eye that is legally blind along with one eye with useable vision. The eye that is blind is slightly different in size from the sighted one. Due to my lack of depth perception when walking I must always have a death grip on bannisters and pay close attention to the light and the shadows near curbs. I think we stare at or look away from those who are different due to the fact that from a very early age on we do not learn and play with children of various abilities and appearances. Ironically this can result in adults who have a distorted world view of what is normal and acceptable. Information on our differences should be taught to all of us from a very young age. As usual education is the answer to so many issues in our world.
posted to Dr. Todd Grande (RE: Vaccine hesitancy) uploaded - You Tube 08/05/2021
I read this article on how to approach individuals with vaccine hesitancy (I have been fully vaccinated):
https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/05/opinions/how-to-move-people-from-hesitant-to-vaccinated-bregman-jacobson/index.html
Basically article indicates that we (aka pro-vaccination) allow the person to talk about their reasons for the hesitancy, do not confront or challenge the person, end the conversation without expecting a definitive response...and I guess one walks away with hope for a positive response? I just do not know. I think a badly educated population due to budget cuts, a lack of exposure to differing views and the inevitable lack of ethical behavior of some drug corporations (remember the opioid crisis) is proving to be literally deadly for some of us. Remember those factors the next time a school system cuts courses or evening classes or your U.S. representative/senator votes against education funding and reform.
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Both the government (no matter who is currently serving) and drug corporations have not been models of ethical behavior. Being ok'd for use due to emergency declaration was scary, but the alternative was way scarier. As a member of the unofficial beta group (gamer joke), I have not mutated into a zombie, become magnetic, don't think that I am sterile and my skin color has not turned fuchsia or teal. BTW I made up the color thing, because to me it symbolizes some of the random discussions I have viewed or heard.
posted to John Campea (RE: Shang Chi comment by Bob Chapek) You Tube 08/16/2021
The Disney CEO probably could have gotten away with this gaffe had the mishandling of Scarlett Johansson's contract never happened. Every new CEO, whatever corporation is, needs to set the correct tone year one. The current CEO of Disney has set the wrong tone. Every future contract negotiation and every public comment is going to be examined with extreme intensity. Fair? Maybe not, but when you are a CEO of a corporation who depends heavily on creative talent, if you are not a visionary or even a good speaker, hire some good people who have those abilities.
posted to Channel Awesome (RE: The Suicide Squad 2021v.) You Tube 08/05/2021
I did not mind the first film directed by David Ayer (and certain anonymous studio heads). I could see its multiple flaws but still liked the "gloss" and of course Harley Quinn. Oddly now I like the Ayer film a lot less, well except for Harley Quinn. James Gunn's, The Suicide Squad, in spite of the lower theater revenue (aka COVID and streaming effects), will now be one of my top 10 favorite DC movies.
posted to Fandom Entertainment (RE: Goodbye to Roth) uploaded to You Tube 08/09/2021
It is so typical of Roth, to spend this goodbye by praising her soon-to-be former co-workers. I have no specific video memories. However I do have a strong audio memory of her maniacal and infectious giggle. She brightened my day with her attitude and knowledge. I would like to borrow a phrase to send her off in style, "Never give up, never surrender!"❤️
posted to Little Adventures (RE: Garden (herbs) for Guinea Pigs) uploaded to You Tube 08/21/2021
I have to do a major clean of the guinea pig cage tonight, so maybe in their play yard I will set up a garden game for my two pigs. Basically it is a game of hide (= the greens) and seek (= the pigs). They are always 100% accurate and much faster finding greens than the time it takes for the human who is trying to carefully place the greens.
❤️QUESTION❤️: I am abysmally ignorant on herbs (so sorry!), so my guesses on herbs are: curly leaf parsley, flat leaf (maybe cilantro) parsley, chervil, thyme and basil. I want to expand my 2 girls' palates. The only herb that they adore is parsley. They ignored cilantro and fennel. I need "fan" favorites of my favorite herd on social media.❤️
posted to Little Adventures (RE: Weirdest Guinea Pig Moments) uploaded to You Tube 08/25/2021
It is funny that guinea pigs seem to mirror human behavior. There is some bickering, someone makes a mess then just walks away, someone gets the coveted area, occasionally one or two roommates just do not want to be bothered to socialize but way way way down deep they all care about one another. I remember those behaviors from school. Fortunately none of my roommates required me to cut their nails and hair. 😉
posted to HauteLeMode (RE: Fendi and Pryor Moss Fall 2021 collections (You Tube 08/26/2021)
The Fendi collection proves that a definitive designer vision for a collection's theme is critical but also is excellent tailoring, attractive silhouette, intricate materials and artisans to piece it together. I understand the important theme of history that Kerby-Jean Raymond was trying to convey, perhaps he should have added a second set of looks in the same collection using the feeling, colors and shapes to reflect more subtly what the more literal fashion was presenting.
