Category Archives: Relationships
Shallow characters, boring plot devices break down The Social Network
When Shannon and I walked into The Social Network on Wednesday night, we were full of anticipation for a great film. After all, we’d heard rave reviews, and we were very interested in the story of how Facebook rose to … Continue reading
Filed under Film, Legal, Relationships, Technology
The Kids may be all right, but the movie neglects them in favor of boring adults
Going into see The Kids Are All Right at the Alamo Drafthouse on South Lamar, I didn’t know a whole lot about it, other than a basic summary of the plot. A lesbian couple had a son and daughter from … Continue reading
Filed under Film, Relationships
Taming the Wild West: My Spiritual Journey at Big Bend National Park
A couple weekends ago, my dad’s best friend and wife, Rick and Barbara Burleson, convinced us to meet them at Big Bend National Park for a spiritual hike to spread my dad’s ashes. It is something we’ve talked about doing … Continue reading
Filed under Nature, Relationships, Religion, Travel
The Secret in Their Eyes is a masterpiece with poignant messages that reverberate for days afterward
On Wednesday, Maggie, Shannon, and I went to the Regal Arbor to see The Secret in Their Eyes (El secreto de sus ojos), which recently won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. Back when the Academy Awards aired in … Continue reading
Filed under Film, Legal, Relationships
Bored at work? This personality test provides stimulating food for thought
Last week, Shannon and I went over to the Shields’ house to see our friends, Jamie Lee and Thomas, along with their adorable pups, Frankie and Eddie. As we arrived, they were in the midst of discussing their “personality types,” … Continue reading
Filed under Psychology, Relationships
