Monthly Archives: November 2009

Snapshots

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Amy Spiegel

Brief comments on film by Amy. Some old, some new.  Domestic films and foreign too Cranes Are Flying: I fear this 1957 award winner was the only movie of substance I managed to watch this month. (I’ve been too busy … Continue reading →

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Plato, Calvin, and Internet Anonymity

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Jim Spiegel

It is a sad fact about the Internet that thoughtful news commentaries and blog posts are often appended with strings of comments that degenerate into hostility, name-calling, or obscene language.  Lately, I have encountered more of these than usual (not on this blog, thankfully), and … Continue reading →

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If I Could Turn Back Time

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Amy Spiegel

Next month will mark a milestone birthday for me. I have approached the midway point between 30 and the big 4-0, and many moons have passed since dictates of Western culture have deemed it appropriate for me to meet birthdays … Continue reading →

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Wolf at the Door

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Jim Spiegel

On Monday Anita Dunn stepped down from her position as White House communications director—the culmination of recent controversy over her remarks that Chairman Mao was one of her “favorite political philosophers.”  Two months ago, Obama’s so called “Green Jobs Czar,” … Continue reading →

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Don’t Judge the Candy by the Wrapper

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Amy Spiegel

Halloween has come and gone and all the kids’ weeks of planning out their costumes have been rewarded with a large bowl of candy, filled to overflowing and sitting in our pantry. I have noticed that there is a distinct … Continue reading →

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