I went to see the film Vantage Point today, and I really enjoyed it.  I found it quite thought-provoking.  The movie presented us with six limited-perspective views on one incredible, intense, and wide-impacting situation. It left the thoughtful viewer realizing how such real-life occurrences always have many different lives and views involved, of which we never become aware.  I especially appreciated the way the film addressed the mass media.  The movie opened and closed with the view point of the event as presented to the mass audience of the television news media--basically showing how little of the story they actually got.  Feel free to see the Plugged In Online review for content details, but to sum it up, a few sudden uses of harsh profanity and intense, dramatic situations are the only major concerns.
Also, you know how I love to compare new releases with classics (Flight Plan and The Lady Vanishes, for example).  Check out the film Suddenly, another clever movie about an attempted presidential assignation, showcasing the heroes who risk their lives to stop the outrage, and the rogues (the ringleader smartly played by Frank Sinatra) who try to pull it off.

   

Sunday may have been a bit of a disappointment [for me ], but Saturday was a big excitement!  My favourite NBA player of all time was back!  The Admiral!  I just wanted to see him in uniform again, but was absolutely thrilled with the win.   I couldn't stop jumping up and down for at least 5 minutes.

Also, here's some highlights of the Sprite Slam Dunk competition, if you missed it.  Dwight Howard gave us some great laughs.   (But just so you know, besides Clark Kent, only Shaq may be called "Superman").

                        

I think my favourite passage right now is Matthew 5:14-16.  I feel like I'm on a mission, and this is it!
"Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.  Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.  Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."  (See entire chapter)
This is something that I want to work hard on everyday.  I don't want things I do or attitudes that I have to act as a bowl covering over my "light."  So next time you see me doing something kinda stupid, go ahead and ask me "are trying to cover up your light?"  Sometimes, I could use a little help.