In return for our REDBOX $1.08, the opportunity for lots of thought and conversation presented itself, as we watched the highly recommended "Slumdog Millionaire", profoundly written.
The age-old question, "Is it 'nature' or 'nurture' (or the lack thereof) that defines us, our morals, our actions?" underlies the story of a modern day Three Musketeers. Another prevalent theme revolves around Professor Life. Do we acquire our most important knowledge from formal education or from the experiences of our mere existence? Thoughts of Robert Fulghum's ALL I REALLY NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED IN KINDERGARTEN remind me that it's time for a reread. And then there is the wonder of just how much we really do plot our paths; or, is it true that "It is written"?
There is such a fine line between fact and fiction; or is it fiction based on fact? As I watch Farrah Fawcett stamp her life with bravery and new beauty far surpassing her legendary physical beauty, I keep thinking of Ryan O'Neal in "Love Story", the 1970 movie that had our entire boomer generation abuzz. He is living that movie with his apparent one true love of a lifetime...so emphasized by his obvious devotion to Ms. Fawcett. This after she had done the same, as he fought leukemia years ago. Only ONE could have seen this outcome for this real-life love story.
The rainy weekend's media blitz has certainly been a lesson in the human condition. There is some controversial humor here, as the memorable line from "Love Story" tells us that "Love means never having to say you're sorry," while Robert Fulghum preaches in his book, "Say you're sorry when you hurt someone." Ah, another day!
Sunny Monday? Well, this is debatable, too!
