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Essayist Clarence Page Discusses Friendship and Technology

movie...

little miss sunshine

http://www2.foxsearchlight.com/littlemisssunshine/

I posted this when I first saw the movie last week, and thought I should add a bit more now that I just saw it for the second time.

I think I find an affinity, to the characters. And I realized that in many ways I'm like all of them, and certainly we are all looking for happiness but it's the journey - that's what's critical.

the past...

Looking at my last post, thinking more about my past.

The memories distill down to core concepts. And over time memories morph and change, it's part of the distillation of the experiences that become lessons. Defining.

As much as things change it all repeats. Perhaps looking to the past to see the future, I should know the future won't change me. It changes the environment and the world that circles around me - but who I am and what happens to me just repeats. It's the same. How do I do this, by nature.

As I sit in the room, looking and listening. I see these people. Am I even here, mentally. I think I distance myself to protect my emotions.

His childish stare, and sour expressions. Do I call him on it. No. It's too political, forget it.

People who behind the darkness promise support turn to mediators and carefully craft the situation. Not what I expected. My neck on the line. My words. No one else had the courage. Can make the change.

Negative, positive. Complain. Please just continue to complain - people can't do anything else at times. I have no respect.

People don't want solutions if it means they lose. People can't be that objective. How am I protected? What do I get? Who can we blame? That's what they care about.

Today at the table, I see the issues we deal with as a nation play out in a corporate political struggle. Missiles ready to fire. But no one dares because you can't go back.

Diplomacy, as both sides claim victory in the middle east. Both sides claim victory across the table.

The Vertex

So, amazing - swirling around.

Like the past, present and future all together. Incredible, I just can't explain. but so positive.

the positive.

I wish I knew how to phrase it all. One lens into my world. The review. Amazing.

Why

I don't know. This family of old. Together, family of new, sexy.

The drama of the present and the danger of the future.

All in a multiple days worth of time.

dancing, alone.

energy of the world at my minds edge.

I fly into the future, secure in my past.

exhausted...

As I reflect on my recent post I realize it's exhausting, and boring.

I mean there's something thrilling to it all. But then I realize the forces at play continual shift focus.

Comments, and a slip of my tongue.

I find at the end of the day I'm exhausted and it all just seems to rusty.

I look at the large hole in the ceiling. Sorta nicely destructive. That seems so much more interesting than anything else.

btw

Who are you?

Everything has happened according to my design.

Sure, in takes a while. Wait for the moment. Got it.

Haven't posted in forever. You may think that I was off on some secret mission. Spying for some foreign government. No, just strategically aligning myself, plotting and planning, and once again it's worked.

Should you ever get what you ask for? Not sure.

Much like some insane episode of Big Brother, the dramas play out daily. People can sit back, and do nothing. Oh, and I have tried. It's not me. My overwhelming need for control doesn't allow me to sit back. I do when I know it's the right time to sit back, waiting for the opportunity. I can't allow myself to complain without some plan to correct the situation.

These things must be handled delicately.

We are close, a few key pieces are missing. I've set the stage, wheels are in motion. I need one more success in order to achieve the ability to demand. It is a very critical time.

I find this all amusing, I really do. I find he relationships and interactions much more interesting than the actual work.

I try and teach the fine art. Though I must be clear. Success does not occur without merit. Quality is the cornerstone.

Secondly, align your army. Once enlisted people will build support for you.

I know this sounds all terrible, but the key is not to take it seriously. Which allows you to take risks. No one gets hurt, well they can but it's just business., and as I've learned big business has no morals and everyone is playing a game. Just play the right one.

Be honest. You can play a game and still be honest. Though I know many who can't.

Another bit of advice, listen to all sides and sympathize with everyone. You must understand all perspectives to define solutions and strategies.

Know who you can trust, and trust no one.

So, has anyone figured out what to movie quotes I have used in today's review of my insanity?