Today my family and I, which ended up being a group of 8 decided to go to the movies to watch the much acclaimed film, Avatar. We arrived 45 minutes early because I know from my prior experience working in a movie theater that Christmas is one of the busiest days of the year. The [...]
Archive for December, 2009
Avatar – The Movie
Posted in Movies on December 26, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Tattoos and Society
Posted in Health & Happiness on December 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The trend of tattoos has steadily been increasing since the 70s. What used to be a drunk sailors typical end to a crazy night has now morphed into an entirely new form of artwork and fashion. The history of the origins of tattoos is extensive and diverse, ranging from decoration to religious ceremonies, with the [...]
People of the Book
Posted in Books on December 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The novel “People of the Book” was referred to me by my fellow blogger and friend, Lynn Jacobs. This book is an excellent fusion of three major religions of the world: Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. Even the title of this book incorporates these three religions. People of the Book is a term used to designate [...]
Om – The Universal Sound
Posted in Health & Happiness on December 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Sanskrit word Om has been used for thousands of years by numerous people, but how many of us know the true meaning of this powerful word? I ask this question because I participate in a meditation practice which incorporates the Om, but I never truly understood its power and deep meaning. Om has also [...]
Scotland, Birthplace of Golf
Posted in United Kingdom on December 14, 2009 | 1 Comment »
On a trip I took to the United Kingdom in 2008, my cousin and I went to Edinburgh, which is also the capital city of Scotland. My own reasons to go to Edinburgh was in hopes of spotting J.K. Rowling, the author of one of my FAVORITE books; the Harry Potter series. But to my [...]
Ninja Assassin
Posted in Movies on December 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I am a big fan of marital art movies. Ever since I watched Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, I have enjoyed this genre of films. So, I went to see Ninja Assassin with a good friend of mine. The opening scene starts with a group of what the audience assumes are drug lords hanging out, when [...]
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