"Tom Brokaw Explains Canada to Americans"

This clip is generating a lot of buzz. Its far, far better than I'd imagined.

Work Thoughts...

As I close in on 40 (but not too close for a while), I'm starting to take a more serious look at my career. Its not that I'm all that unhappy with my present job, but I think its time to take a clear view of where I want and need to be by this point in my life.

I think I'm at or close to a crossroads of deciding to be a highly skilled specialist, or a leader. I'm not sure I can be both in the long run.

B.

Finally, I saw it...

Its taken forever, but I have finally seen Avatar. It was by far the best animated-Vietnam-meets-cowboys-and-"Indians" movie I've ever seen. :-)

All kidding about convention and genres aside, I really loved it and so did the three other adults with whom I saw it. I realize most of you who are going to have already watched it, so I'll spare you a full review. I will say if you're on the fence about seeing it in the theatre, go! It both warrants and deserves a big screen.

By convention it is a "Vietnam" movie. The main character is a soldier (Marine actually) and his cause in the jungle is far from just. Its a modern Western as well in the mold of Dances with Wolves (that explains the length) in that the First Nation (the big blue Na'vi) are noble and pure.

B.

CBC News - Canada - Canada's last WW I veteran dies

Sadly the last one of 650,000 Canadians to serve in the "war to end all wars" has passed away. John Babcock was 109 years old. I've read that he downplayed his service and his courage because he never faced combat. The fact is that at age 16 he volunteered for combat in World War One at a point where everyone had some idea of the medieval slaughter happening all over the Western Front. That's courage.

Boy hero,
Man of courage,
Bloodless warrior,

Thank you sir for your service.

CBC News - Canada - Canada's last WW I veteran dies

Olympics opening ceremony: Canada will rock you (politely)

Olympics opening ceremony: Canada will rock you (politely)

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