Video Blog Ramble

Jane Austen - love 'em all

So I admit it, I love Jane Austen novels. And, frequently, the film versions. I own at least one film version of all the novels except Northanger Abbey. However, PBS just showed the most recent BBC version. It was excellent! I thought they really captivated not only the essence of the book but also the characters. The first time I read this novel I was 20 years old and studying abroad in London. I remember that I laughed so much because the main character, Catherine Moreland, is so silly and naive. Oddly, when I watched a 1980s version of Northanger Abbey (it was horrible), I realized that somehow I missed the tone of Henry Tilney. He's quite a sarcastic character who takes much delight in teasing Catherine. Or perhaps, I had just forgotten. Anyway, for any Jane Austen fans out there, I definitely can recommend this version of Northanger Abbey.

Well, tonight I'm off to go see 27 Dresses at 9:35pm. And tomorrow I work in SJSU Special Collections, 1-5pm. Yippee!

The First Dance of Mr & Mrs. Titus

I recorded Philip and Megan's first dance.

The Garage Go Bye-Bye

This is where Lehein and I painted our boat for the 8th grade boat wars. As you can see, it was poor design. Basically just a box that was waterproof. Oh well. Shane at least did better when he competed. Below is a video and some commentary about it. :D

Guess what? I'm moving!!!

Sort of ... I'm moving next door into my neighbor's house. They live in WA most of the time and would like to have someone in their house, keeping it warm and home-like. So all their stuff will still be in there. Also, they will come home occasionally and I will have to move back home. I'm not even sure how much of my own stuff will go with me. This is sort of an interesting arrangement. Guess I'll figure it out when I actually move over there. The best part is that I can start having dinner parties again - yay!!!!

Hope to see you soon at my new house (he he he).

Star Trek and Trees Without Leaves

A little poem for the new year...


Star Trek and Trees Without Leaves

Sharing the oddities and the quirks
Chewing the fat
Leaning back, relaxed
Remember when
Isn’t it funny?
Can there really be time bubbles and warp speeds?
Do you see math when you see trees without leaves?
Imagination, Fantasy, Creativity
Why do we have these gifts?
Snuggle in the bedsheets – so comfortable
Clouds that can’t be touched
Clouds that seem so soft
Can we converse?
Can we laugh together?
Seasons come
Seasons go
And seasons come
Remember when
Music hits the soul and – it swells up
Fierce
Starships, space stations, and shuttlecrafts
Transport me away to be in your presence forever
Now is not enough, I want the Everafter
The Great Mathematician of the Universe
Lover of my Soul
Pursue me and never let me go
I strike out and yet you stay
I curl and hide, you unfold and reveal
Beauty in the stars, Beauty in the trees, Beauty in me
How can it be?
IN you, FROM you, BECAUSE of you… Jesus.