tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736448434152217111.post8282576346318050852..comments2023-10-19T11:27:25.565-04:00Comments on Nutwood Junction: Spoiled rottenBethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05149068921334726430noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736448434152217111.post-42301874030261053742009-02-26T19:15:00.000-05:002009-02-26T19:15:00.000-05:00We have Blood Diamond but haven't watched it yet. ...We have Blood Diamond but haven't watched it yet. It seems like one of those movies I have to be in the mood for. I didn't see the awards but I do enjoy seeing the morning after fashions as well, I have to say I thought Eva Longoria looked fantastic in her little black suit! She gets my best dressed award.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01177123397341454032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736448434152217111.post-65162181281029545112009-02-24T16:18:00.000-05:002009-02-24T16:18:00.000-05:00The world is upside down. The care and compassion...The world is upside down. The care and compassion we feel for those suffering from the injustices and inhumanity of life should filter up to those with the power to do something about them. Or rather it should filter down, because those who don't care what hppens to people as long as they get their fortune or their buck are sitting at one of the lowest level of humanity. I can't be held responsible for the man who is dying from poverty, but I still can know that he's my brother.DBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09144446186279708019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736448434152217111.post-66055162308154156452009-02-24T15:30:00.000-05:002009-02-24T15:30:00.000-05:00I like to say that I feel you, Beth. In fact, wat...I like to say that I feel you, Beth. In fact, watching 'Slumdog', I got the same sense you got form 'Blood Diamond' (which I have seen as well).<BR/><BR/>One of the things that I do, is whenever the occasion to feel sorry for myself comes, to think hard over some of the things that I have seen, some of the places that I have been, and say to myself, "Is this as bad as that?"<BR/><BR/>I don't differentiate between 'here' and 'there'. Because though 'poor' in the US isn't 'poor' in other places in the world, the state of mind is what makes one poor.<BR/><BR/>Still, seeing the material poverty and the morally corrupt at work is heart wrenching. It motivates me to keep striving and searching for a way to make the most of the incredible opportunity I have been given, being born here in the US, free of the pressures like those in this particular film.<BR/><BR/>When I contribute to organiztions such as KIVA, I let that fill my 'what can I do' portion of my soul. Were I able to do more, and could do more, perhaps I would. But since I either can't/aren't, I do what it is I can.<BR/><BR/>Think globally, act locally. I always go forward thinking that I am influencing the next great difference maker in society. Helping a young person develop so that they can avoid some of the misteps I have made, and they can stand on the box that I set in front of them.<BR/><BR/>What and where someone goes from there, is up to them.Big Mark 243https://www.blogger.com/profile/10974573439218884164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736448434152217111.post-76606328188212058522009-02-24T14:40:00.000-05:002009-02-24T14:40:00.000-05:00I agree with your comments about the gowns. becaus...I agree with your comments about the gowns. because of content, we don't watch many movies. Which explains why I don't even know who Sean Penn is.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03242354503126154979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736448434152217111.post-46899753939652313552009-02-24T14:30:00.000-05:002009-02-24T14:30:00.000-05:00Thanks Beth, that was a pretty powerful bit of wri...Thanks Beth, that was a pretty powerful bit of writing. It is so disturbing after we watch sch a film to realise how very little we do know about the trials in other countries..And we are ALL responsible although don't like to think about it or admit it...There is plenty of everything in our world for everyone if only everyone would share and not cling on to what they think of as MINE MINE MINE...<BR/>Much love Sybil xxSybilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516012178494813281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736448434152217111.post-6618655407599854662009-02-24T12:12:00.000-05:002009-02-24T12:12:00.000-05:00I got the orange dogs off my blog. My son that wo...I got the orange dogs off my blog. My son that works for Duncan aviation thaT waS CUT BACK to 32 hrs a week will find out March 6th if he will be one of the hundreds that will be let go. LucyLucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02272388069537746789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736448434152217111.post-66608134842765566302009-02-24T10:17:00.000-05:002009-02-24T10:17:00.000-05:00I watched Clooney on Larry King last night....my G...I watched Clooney on Larry King last night....my God, he is turning into Clark Gable....and he is a DREAMBOAT....he made a lot of sense when he spoke of the U.S. helping Chad and Darfur....good interview. <BR/>One of BFF's in the whole world just got told he has to give up 10% of his salary (he brings home $90K a year) and had to sign a paper that he probably will be canned by July. WOW, hits too close to home for me.lisa https://www.blogger.com/profile/07625835751678075313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736448434152217111.post-27577738441000055562009-02-24T08:56:00.000-05:002009-02-24T08:56:00.000-05:00Just from your review, I think the movie would dis...Just from your review, I think the movie would disturb me. We can feign ignorance when we don't know, but once we know, we can't pretend we don't. I'l add to my Netflix anyway!Myrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04711728055250855435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736448434152217111.post-46118643589085653402009-02-24T08:10:00.000-05:002009-02-24T08:10:00.000-05:00Have not watched Blood Diamond, but I do want to, ...Have not watched Blood Diamond, but I do want to, maybe I'll rent it soon. Hugs to Eugene for me, I know a few Eugenes, they always amaze me and make me realize so much.Joannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17873298945787016849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736448434152217111.post-15692655965073396542009-02-24T04:23:00.000-05:002009-02-24T04:23:00.000-05:00Those films definitely make you stop and think. W...Those films definitely make you stop and think. We have no idea what "bad" is. Since watching that movie, I would never buy a diamond that they couldn't prove to be conflict free. But then, I'm not real big on jewelry so that hasn't been an issue I've had to deal with in the last few years. I wish I could do something for everyone in those countries that is suffering, sadly that's not possible. <BR/>Love,<BR/>JamieJamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02809818104596108203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736448434152217111.post-12968269198009148302009-02-24T03:30:00.000-05:002009-02-24T03:30:00.000-05:00Beth:I thought it was a good film too. I feel bles...Beth:<BR/>I thought it was a good film too. I feel blessed for the most part to be born in the United States. I'm thankful my family lives in peaceful streets compared to other countries. I noticed the power of the diamond in greeds world and really enjoyed the story despite the harsh realities of life in the world.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for the entry and the great song! I wish you two a wonderful day tomorrow.<BR/><BR/>Peace&Love<BR/>WesWeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11750357972533597351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736448434152217111.post-90478107742282924232009-02-23T21:30:00.000-05:002009-02-23T21:30:00.000-05:00Thanks for the heads up on the movie. I grew up in...Thanks for the heads up on the movie. I grew up in proverty. The sad thing is it didn't have to be that way...call it a mother's demantia on religious views. I can't imagine some of the conditions in other countries though. I know they are far worse off than I ever was myself. Loved the song. Thanks for the lyrics hon! (Hugs)IndigoSage Ravenwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17143502548162174269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736448434152217111.post-91717136940721704872009-02-23T21:00:00.000-05:002009-02-23T21:00:00.000-05:00Hi Beth,I have Blood Diamond at home, too ... but ...Hi Beth,<BR/>I have Blood Diamond at home, too ... but haven't watched it because I know I'll find it disturbing (yet I also know I'll like it, anyhow).<BR/>Best,<BR/>MartyMartyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05696228344180197628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736448434152217111.post-55344102904901790492009-02-23T18:41:00.000-05:002009-02-23T18:41:00.000-05:00I didn't grow up spoiled by a long shot, but I...I didn't grow up spoiled by a long shot, but I have more than my share now. True, I worked for it, but plenty of people I know(like my own Dad) worked very hard & had almost nothing. I at least consider myself one of the "aware" spoiled <BR/>:-). I have an email exchange going with someone from another country and to read about the spontaneous joy he feels from the tiniest package I sent him has me in awe. I greatly prefer easy spontaneous joy over little things to b*tching about things that don't really matter.<BR/>I didn't know Penn made that speech.....not bad for a guy who likes to beat the sh*t out of people himself(I like him as an actor though, and I like few actors). ~MaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736448434152217111.post-43967864341438966822009-02-23T18:03:00.000-05:002009-02-23T18:03:00.000-05:00Definitely a sobering movie when we thing about th...Definitely a sobering movie when we thing about the trials and tribulations other experience. Every now and then, a really good movie like this comes out, and makes us think and retrench and affirm helping others.Ken Richeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425810816600512504noreply@blogger.com