Movies that Make You Think

Watched "V for Vendetta" tonight, finally. I know I'm a little past late, but at least I saw it, huh? Interesting movie. Made me think about things around us. About the government and their incessant need to know what's going on in our lives. It's not unforeseeable that our government could do something similar to what was represented in the film. People need to think about their own lives when offered the chance to participate in the decision-making process of the government. My favorite line from the movie: "People should not be afraid of the government, the government should be afraid of the people." Great line.

Tomorrow is Mother's Day. Took my wife out to lunch today with her parents. Managed to bum out her lunch by getting mad at my daughter. I don't know why I get mad, I just do. Apologized like it was cool. She's still a little perturbed. I think she believes that the rage of my father and from my youth may still be present in me today. She could be right, although I've not had one incident in 5 years or so. I think I've grown up beyond acting like that. Maybe I have, maybe I haven't.

Going to breakfast tomorrow morning with her parents and the rest of the family. Some may ask why I haven't mentioned my family. My mom died two years ago and I have no reason to wish her a happy day. She knew I loved her and I do miss her. The rest of my family can suck it. That's all. Later.

A Little Update

Hey all, I know I've been a little remiss in my updates and for that I apologize. It's getting down to the end of the school year and I always get a little burnt out at this time. I don't know what it is, but I just get worn out and can't wait for the end of the year. I'm teaching summer school this summer, so I won't have the break that others will have, but that's okay. I'm teaching English 3 (junior English), so it's going to be a piece of cake. This age group can work independently and I enjoy my conversations with them. I'll also be taking off with my wife and daughter to a number of places this summer. First will be up to Silverwood Lake for four days of camping, swimming, and fishing. We'll also be hitting Doheny Beach to camp, Mammoth Mountain to fish some more, and San Diego for the Fourth of July. Pretty cool, huh?

On top of this, I'm also trying to write a book. I've been working on it in one form or another for a few years now and have just started over again for the third time. I just get to the point where I'm not happy with what I have. I think this time, though, will be the one I actually finish. I'm already happier with the tone and the flow of the work on this draft. We'll see.

Okay, so that's it for now. Take care of each other and stay safe. Laters.