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I would have posted something...

Published Friday, April 21, 2006 by lecram sinun | E-mail this post

... tonight for tomorrow... but here is something to hold you over.

On Fridays I will post a weekend movie selection. I will begin with this movie... Kundun (which means "Ocean of Wisdom" or "The Presence"). If you have not seen it yet... you really should. It was directed by Martin Scorsese. This movie cronicles the life of the Dalai Lama up to his exile in India. It's a visual feast that is quite unlike any movie we have been conditioned by Hollywood to experience. Most western reviewers had a problem with this movie... I think because it didn't fit within the safe and standard mold that they set for themselves. I love it. I think it is one of Scorsese's masterpieces (perhaps that is what the reviewers could not shake... perhaps they wanted to see a Tibetan Goodfellas... LOL!) The movie treats the audience as intellengent individuals and doesn't go out of it's way to explain what and why... but simply presents what is.

It's one of those movies that I pull out every 6 months or so to remind me that we are all here to fullfill a purpose. That life is a challenge... and that we can meet it with grace. There is a wonderful scene when the "chosen"as a child is told that his purpose in this life is to love... to simply love. If every child is told and reminded of that... hmmm... think of the posibilities. So, if you are looking for an experience unlike any other... watch it this weekend.

And if you do... let me know what you thought of it.

I'll update later in the afternoon.

UPDATE 10:30 AM

So, over the next couple of days I will be doing something about this mess. I'm excited about it because a couple of new purchases will be part of this "makeover." In fact, I'm starting this evening with the help of a couple of friends. After which we are planning on trying out the "USA approved" bottle of absinthe that I found available at a local liquor store. Sure, it will probably lack the wormwood... so, the green fairy may not dance with us like she did last Summer,,, but hey, it's worth a shot. I'll post pics one the makeover is compete.

UPDATE 3:35 PM

* I'm considering a new template for my blog.
* whackman has bitten at the bait and posted more pics.
* The opposite of love is indifference.

13 Responses to “I would have posted something...”

b o o on April 21, 2006 2:04 AM

i love to love, simply love. life is bootiful. can't wait for your update :)
KFarmer on April 21, 2006 4:40 AM

The movie sounds wonderful. Perhaps one day I will sit down long enough to watch it-

This morning no law desk to tie me down. Worked 36 hrs in 4 days so I'm off to pick strawberries :)
erika on April 21, 2006 7:05 AM

That movie looks really interesting. I don't know much about the Dalai Lama. I also like Martin Scorse.
Lolly on April 21, 2006 8:16 AM

I'll see what I can do.
Stephanie on April 21, 2006 8:27 AM

I just put this in my Netflix queue because it was highly recommended by my mom & brother. Now I have a 3rd source telling me to watch!! I am looking forward to it's arrival!

Have a great weekend!!
Unknown on April 21, 2006 10:10 AM

I have never seen a bad Scorsese movie..I want to thank you for posting about it..I need some of the Dalai's wisdom to get over this 'hump' lately..thanks sweetie :)
lecram sinun on April 21, 2006 10:31 AM

boo - love it that you love loving. LOL!

KFarmer - have fun picking.

erika & lolly - it's worth a look see.

snavylyn - let me know your impressions once you've done seeing it.

sol - sounds like a challenge.

dusty - I think you'll enjoy it quite a bit. Hope you're feeling better.
lime on April 21, 2006 2:23 PM

thanks for thew tip/ ive got lots of idle time while i recover.
Unknown on April 21, 2006 3:26 PM

Methinks the absinthe would help me..lol. I have never tried that spirit..you must tell me how it goes..

good luck on "that" room..your gonna need the help of friends m'dear :P
lecram sinun on April 21, 2006 3:37 PM

lime - yeah, I read about your adventures. I think the movie may be good tonic for you.

dusty - Yeah... but the lack of wormwood in the mix may leave us unsatiated. LOL!
Anonymous on April 21, 2006 4:47 PM

Hey there!

Wishing you a great weekend ahead - don't clean too much!!

xoxo,
Bug
Anonymous on April 22, 2006 2:31 PM

Porky's 3 is very much like the movie you talk about. Minus the gratuitous nudity and vulgar language...which leaves me wondering why you're recommending this film. Does it have chase scenes, car crashes or a Halloween ending?
Anonymous on April 23, 2006 9:35 AM

Indifference is better than hate...isn't it?