Just a few days ago my family sat down to watch Knives Out, a new movie that got rave reviews from multiple friends. First let me say that the mystery-thriller was really good! Well written, well cast, and cinematically compelling. But the first thought that popped into my head was “this is just like The …
Tag: reading
Life: Fantastically Ordinary
What if I want to live a perfectly ordinary life? What if I don’t want to rush, and push, and force my way through life only to stumble out the other side wondering why I didn’t breathe every once in while? A while ago I read this blog post in which the author talks about accepting …
“All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr
The first word that comes to mind when I reflect on Anthony Doerr’s All the Light We Cannot See is Symphony. The ebb and flow, as well as the author’s co-narrator construction, pulls you through the heart-wrenching lives of the characters much like a symphony guides you through some of the most enchanting musical compositions. Set against …
6th, 7th, 8th, & 9th Day(s) of Blogmas
Okay, so I’m cheating a little bit. Well, a lot a bit. But the past few days have been insanely busy and I didn’t have the forethought to write enough of these posts ahead of time. As a tribute to this past week and the new year, I’d like to talk about New Years resolutions. …