I had planned to write all day today, but it didn’t work out that way. The dogs let me sleep in a bit, but were still wanting to go outside by six o’clock.
Frankie has been making snow angels in the back yard. She doesn’t like the rain, but looks at snow like a special treat to roll in. Otto doesn’t care either way. He just makes trails in it to do his business. The snow is up to his chin, but it doesn’t bother him.
I did all the morning chores, then settled in with coffee while I read blogs and such. When it was time, I sequestered myself away for some writing time.
Old What’s Her face came and got me. She’d bought tickets to a matinee showing of The Beekeeper.
This landed smack in the middle of my quality time, but I just went with it.
The movie was great. I enjoyed seeing an action movie once again with no message to hit me like a sledge-hammer about how awful I am for being a straight white male. It was fun, and I enjoyed it.
I don’t think it ended particularly well, and there were a lot of threads left dangling. I won’t spoil anything for you, but that was my thought.
It was daytime, but I’m calling it date night. I think it counts.
When we got home, I returned to my room and started typing away. I managed some new words, but nothing Earth shattering. I have to classify it as a productive day and leave it at that.
It was nice getting out even if it was a grey winter day. The movie was fun, and I got some words down. All in all, a pretty good Saturday.
What did you do this weekend? Did any of you see the movie?
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Friday and Saturday are mostly off limits for writing. I try to do chores and all the other stuff my family asks. Although, I did have a good brainburst today. Tomorrow I’ll be back at my desk again.
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It’s generally my only day, but I might snitch a couple of hours tomorrow.
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I was wondering about that movie. Saw the trailer and thought it looked interesting. Action movies tend to look the same to me these days though. Feels like they’re either heavy with messages or depending entirely on special effects.
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You might like it. It didn’t try to change my perspective of the world or anything like that. Want to see Argyle, too.
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Argyle is one that I’m hoping to see. I like that concept. Seems like a unique twist on spy movies.
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It sounds like you had a good day, Craig. More exciting than mine, for sure! I haven’t seen the Beekeeper, but I’m intrigued. We’re currently watching The Crown series and loving it. Every night we enjoy two episodes, along with popcorn. It’s not a theatre, but it’s a close second. 😊
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I’d rather watch things here these days, but my wife declared herself in charge. It was a good time.
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I have not seem the beekeeper but have read about it. Sounds like a good film. Glad you got some words in as well as the movie. Have a super Sunday.
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Thank you, John.
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I am having too many days like this, but hey, I am still moving forward…
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Sounds like a fun day. We went out with a group of friends last night. It was enjoyable. Nice to be out for something other than a doctor’s appointment.
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When you put it like that, I’m sure it was.
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“…with no message to hit me like a sledge-hammer about how awful I am for being a straight white male.” A rare event indeed. Whenever presented with most modern visual media be it entertainment or marketing I wonder when the “marginalized” are going to wake up to the blatant pandering and patronizing objectification stereotypification and exploitation that flies in the face of political correctness. Read the “rules and guidelines” for creatives as regards anything and all you need to do is watch three TV commercials to see it all blown to hell. I don’t get it. But neither does Dave Chappelle. And he’s not even white. The other day I saw a commercial with an Asian driving an F150. Who the hell are you kidding? Can we teach the burgeoning import Indian population how to buy and wear shoes for 19 degree weather? Obviously not. Can we say or write things like that, stating obvious fact, without criticism? Seems not. Do we occasionally let our characters have an opinion? Yep.
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I think we need to be cognizant of things in our creative endeavors, but sometimes you just have to let some of it on the page. It’s a decent way to have character growth, but they can’t start out perfect.
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What a fun treat, Craig. I saw the trailer for the movie and am intrigued. I will try and see it. They leave the movie theaters so quickly these days and next thing you know they are on Prime. Glad you enjoyed it and I chuckled at your comment about being a straight white male. We live in a strange world!
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I’m more into Prime, but we needed to get some air anyway.
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With a title like The Beekeeper, I didn’t expect it to be an action movie. I haven’t seen the trailer. Glad you still got some words in, though, and sounds like you had a great Saturday to me! Love it that Frankie makes snow angels. The dogs next door to us love the snow. Run and play it when it’s fresh.
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It was a great day. Thanks.
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A movie and some writing time. You can’t beat that for a good day. It’s been bitter cold here, so I haven’t done much venturing outside. Instead I indulged in two good books over two days!
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It rained here all night. Our snow level dropped, but there’s still some on the ground. Stay warm.
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Somehow I completely missed this movie – just learned about it from a Regal Theater email last week. Glad you enjoyed it! We finished the second season of Reacher over the weekend, and I finished Gen V (something Hubby won’t watch).
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I should catch up on the small screen. I’ve been in my writing room like a groundhog.
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Sounds like a fun day, Craig. I saw that movie’s trailer and wondered about it. It was football here all weekend, and I’m looking forward to the season’s end 🙂
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I gave up on all sports a year ago. It frees up a lot of time.
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It does. We are down to football.
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It does sound like a good day, Craig: a good movie with the wife, and some words down on the WIP. I hope you’ve gotten some great uninterrupted writing time since.
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Things keep moving along. Hope to get my two titles out this year.
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I haven’t seen the movie, but have heard wonderful things about the book. I can’t say the last time I was in a theatre, it’s been years!
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I’m not into the theater these days, either. My wife was in charge, but it was fun.
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Nice Article
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Thank you.
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Hi Craig, I will not watch movies that diss men of any sexual inclination or from any background. I wish everyone could just leave other people in peace. I have not seen this movie (or any others) but I did think up a new idea for a series of paintings. It’s called The Light and I’ve already finished drawing the first piece. A vital step but not as time consuming as the painting.
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I think it’s wonderful that you have so many talents. I don’t mind a certain amount of dissing, as long as it’s equitable across the board. It is a fair way to show character growth as someone learns a better way. It just seems to have become a theme that goes the wrong direction in the last few years.
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Yes, I suppose that is what I mean and I have two sons, a husband and a dad.
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