In anticipation of the special day forthcoming this weekend…
If pets could actually communicate remarks and comments, what might they be…
It’s February 2nd, traditionally known as ‘Groundhog Day’, in which a few of these critters, or their cousins, appear in various locations across Canada and the U.S., to supposedly ‘predict’ the early or late (read normal, per the calendar) arrival of Spring. In many places, celebrations take place to mark the occasion, most famously in the U.S. at Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, and in Canada at Wiarton, Ontario. (more…)
The end of January is nigh, so time to enjoy the occasion with the 50th edition of updated clichés (with originals in italics):
A pair of articles in the first issue of The Insurance & Investment Journal for 2016 quote studies showing that most consumers want advice about financial and insurance products, and, at least in Canada, prefer to choose the manner in which fees are charged.
Moreover, they have definite preferences for what they seek in the professionals with whom they deal. (more…)
Taking Charge – anonymously:
(a) “…screenwriting is kind of invisible. If screenwriting is done really well, it seems like the actors made up their lines, and that the director knew to put the camera there, and that the movie sort of came together all by itself. So a lot of times it feels like the screenwriter is anonymous. (more…)
the watch of time 
Memorable Quotes: Tales of Screenwriters – Part Thirty
Taking Charge – in directly:
(a) “Why did I direct twenty-one pictures? Because I wanted to control every aspect of my own movies, and have a great time making them… I had a good time making ‘em, but I still had to deal with all kinds of vagaries of weather and sound and crew and actors. It doesn’t have the purity of simply painting a picture, composing a song, or sculpting, or writing. That’s something you do all by yourself.” (more…)
Category:
Arts commentary, Personal Development, Uncategorized
Tagged with: