Last night RB and I went out to see The new M. Night Shyamalan flick The Happening. As we were leaving the theatre I heard a lady say... "Hey remember when he wrote great things like Signs?" YES I DO. What in the world happened? I used to know when I went to see one of his movies that things would be strange, eerie... He would surprise and there would absolutely be some plot twisting. It was a mystery and a thriller all in one. While I would say this one is mysterious and does have some spooky moments, it was disappointing. The acting was very theatrical and the reactions by the actors to incidents in the movie were ridiculous. Definitely no oscar winning moments in here. I think perhaps he has lost his touch but I will not write him off just yet. I am giving him one or two more tries but then I am certainly going to have to throw in the towel on Mr. Shyamalan.
Today we are all planned for a trip to the lake- big surprise right? RB and I had hoped for a romantic couple getaway this weekend but Kan decided not to go to Grandmama's on Thursday as we had all planned. That kid is obstinate, opinionated, and stubborn... need I say more? He said he didn't want to go and no amount of bribery or promise of fun was gonna change his mind. Not kitties, puppies, sleeping with Grandmama, ice cream... NOTHING. Oh well, we tried. He is never going to be the same now that the whole Russia incident happened, I guess. He fears us abandoning him and thinks he must keep us in sight lest we disappear again. NEVER LEAVE YOUR CHILD FOR 4 WEEKS. Don't do it. I would never make that decision again. N E V E R. I was so naive... I had no idea. I was afraid to take such a little guy to a foreign country. What if he got sick? What if there was some emergency? What if he accidentally drank some bath water and got Giardia? VERY NAIVE. Well, live and learn right?
So, I have to tell you about this new book I am into. This one takes the cake. The Great Derangement: A Terrifying True Story of War, Politics, and Religion at the Twilight of the American Empire . This guy is all in your face with his opinions. He is macheteing the government left and right and even infiltrates a TEXAS church to expose the bizarrities of the Bible belt beliefs. It has made me laugh out loud several times. This is an outsiders absolute experience in a Texas church. Trust me - I have been one many times. I have no idea what non southern churches are like at all but this guy nails the whole church thing that I know. HILARIOUS! He gives excellent insight to church and how it has become littered with government propaganda. He exploits the whole Republican/Religious affiliation and he points out just how whacked out people can become when they get too caught up in conspiracy notions... You just gotta read this one! Texans, if you can't laugh at yourselves just a little here-- you are just sad. I have also learned some stuff... I had never even heard of the AIPAC- yes, I live under a rock. I am now beginning research to find out just what all this stuff is about. Why do Christian churches preach about this and support it? What is the connection? While I have some rudiment ideas, I must delve further to find the wholeness of the reasoning. The sinister tie seems to be in the connections between AIPAC and the CUFI. CUFI is said to be sponsered by the AIPAC or perhaps more appropriately said to be receiving financial support from...Obviously, liberals are opposed to this mess and that churches are breaking their promise of being non-political for the express purpose of remaining tax exempt... I am compelled to continue to investigate. John McCain is said to be connected too so that has my name all over it.
Much to learn. Much to learn.
RB is prodding me to get going. The lake is hours away and we have much to do to get ready. I will be out goofing in the sun until Monday so I will see you guys then!
Bye!
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