The world is missing the good sort of heroes these days. I had a few in the past, people who who stood up for others, worked with integrity in difficult situations, or used whatever fame or talent they had to further kindness in the world. There are always a few, working quietly, but they don't... Continue Reading →
The Gestabáttr
"The name, Hávamál can be translated as 'Words of Hávi'. Hávi is a version of Hár, meaning the "High one, another name for Odin" The common understanding is that the Hávamál are words directly from Odin, sharing his wisdom, learnings and insights. The Gestabáttr is like a handbook for travelers and those who are visiting others."... Continue Reading →
Hope
How much of these weird feelings I've been having are about my own, personal situation and how much are about the state of world? I don't know that I was always exactly a hopeful person, but I think I've been a glass half full type. I've written about this before; it's not natural or easy.... Continue Reading →
Fire in the Hole
This was the shout of the pyro team when I worked on Roger Corman's The Fantastic Four. Here's the trailer for the movie: https://youtu.be/gcpmM-eTESI It's even got its own Wiki page, as it was never released and never intended to be released. It wasn't any more terrible than any other of Corman's films. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ but... Continue Reading →