The Odyssey (movie)

So my son and I saw The Odyssey yesterday on IMAX. I had low expectations because I found the trailers underwhelming and there were controversies over casting. 

But all doubts were erased pretty quickly. This is a spectacular film to see on IMAX. The storytelling is great. It was an immersive experience. 

Nolan stayed true to the source material with just a few slight variations here and there. It is a masterpiece of filmmaking. 

Chess

It has been good to have both kids at home for a little while at least! 

Listening

 

Frozen Charlotte Party

Last Wednesday I went over to Good Records for a listening party to celebrate the release of Jack White’s newest album, Frozen Charlotte which came out two days later. Those of us who attended the party got early access to buy a special edition of the album that night. Small group, about 20-25 people. They played the record and then we got some swag. A fun time. A good album. 

 

HEB Jeeps

 Jeeps parked by Jeeps at HEB. 

Cup

 Last day of one of my favorite months of the year. The beginning of June seems like the summer is wide open with possibilities. July comes and it’s dog days of summer and back to work soon. Been watching lots of World Cup matches this summer. The schedule has graciously allowed for it. Been fun. 

The Land

 

Myths & Texts

1956's Myths and Texts. Gary Snyder is one of my favorite poets. I read a couple of these poems from this collection before going to sleep the past few weeks. Very relaxing reads. Deep ecology and communing with nature. Very

Tao (or Dao if you prefer) like.

Parking

#jeepsparkedbyjeeps Rockwall, Texas 

 

Preacher

Another Father’s Day gift. Country Preacher by The Cannonball Adderly Quintet. A 1969 live album recorded at a gathering of Operation Breadbasket at a church in Chicago. Operation Breadbasket was created by Martin Luther King, Jr who named Jesse Jackson as the chief organizer of their efforts. Jackson actually starts the album off with an introduction to the band. You can hear The Quintet embracing funk into their hard bop milieu as this album closes out the Sixties.