tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046843553802315058.post4115973152032154435..comments2023-11-02T04:58:12.773-06:00Comments on PSYCHO CARNIVAL: Escaping Through Movies and Other MeansKellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605551857342134163noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046843553802315058.post-66448029609671022492011-01-09T10:49:00.393-07:002011-01-09T10:49:00.393-07:00Ange- Then we share our regard to who is our favor...Ange- Then we share our regard to who is our favorite author. Like you, I got hooked on him as a teenager. I would say my outlook on people is/was somewhat influenced by his humor and his completely in tune perspective on human behavior. I own all of his books.<br /><br />Thanks for visiting. Hope to see you here again. Take care. I'll be at your site here in a sec.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13605551857342134163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046843553802315058.post-89288868022379723612011-01-09T10:43:41.225-07:002011-01-09T10:43:41.225-07:00Papa K- Yeah, it's a good flick. Very multidi...Papa K- Yeah, it's a good flick. Very multidimensional and there's never a dull moment. I don't know what is up with Cavizel? Maybe he's taking a break from acting or he's starring in low budget movies.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13605551857342134163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046843553802315058.post-8022668740479143982011-01-09T10:18:47.372-07:002011-01-09T10:18:47.372-07:00Kurt Vonnegut is absolutely my favorite author eve...Kurt Vonnegut is absolutely my favorite author ever. I got hooked on him as a teenager.<br /><br />Loved to see one of is works mentioned.Angehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06629111502370999828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046843553802315058.post-82421972102454489622011-01-08T22:16:08.599-07:002011-01-08T22:16:08.599-07:00Outlanders, eh? I'll have to check that out.
...Outlanders, eh? I'll have to check that out.<br /><br />What's up with Jim cavizel? He's a great actor who hasn't been in a big movie since the passion...Papa Khttp://Www.whoispapak.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046843553802315058.post-81990392460531257162011-01-07T21:27:45.071-07:002011-01-07T21:27:45.071-07:00Lana Gramlich- Thanks, Lana. Yeah, he is a bastar...Lana Gramlich- Thanks, Lana. Yeah, he is a bastard most of the time. Verbally abusive and stubborn 99% of time. My sister and I are having a tough time keeping him safe because he refuses to do things that are safe, on purpose. <br /><br />Tron: Legacy was great, I thought and nature does rock. (Pun forgiven and is quite clever...heheh)Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13605551857342134163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046843553802315058.post-3738705126666090812011-01-07T15:54:43.523-07:002011-01-07T15:54:43.523-07:00Sorry about your Dad being injured (& a right ...Sorry about your Dad being injured (& a right bastard, from the sound of it.)<br />I wanted to see the new Tron, too. Unfortunately, as you say, people = stress & BS, so I'll see it on DVD in the future. <:\<br />And nature rocks! (Pardon the pun.)Lana Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06975996208260144558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046843553802315058.post-9587397563596254902011-01-06T20:42:27.882-07:002011-01-06T20:42:27.882-07:00Sir Tom Eagerly- Well I'm happy as a horny toa...Sir Tom Eagerly- Well I'm happy as a horny toad that you're with us on the "baseball bat philosophy". Join us, won't you, on our head mashing-baseball bat smashing 2011 world tour? It will be grand fun for the whole family. Bring Granny! She'll love it!<br /><br />Everything that you said about escapism there up above- that's exactly what I was going to say. You, my upstanding friend, took the words right outta my head. Are you sure we're not brothers separated at birth? I, for one, am siding with Confucianism and Taoism and a nice hot double bacon cheeseburgerism with mayo and onion.<br /><br />And now I must ponder all that has been said here. Farewell.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13605551857342134163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046843553802315058.post-89888594676050525052011-01-06T14:44:02.953-07:002011-01-06T14:44:02.953-07:00bazza- Glad we're in agreement on escapism. S...bazza- Glad we're in agreement on escapism. Some folks, I believe, think 'escapism' equals avoiding problems or whatever. That's true only if you are in a constant state of avoidance. <br /><br />You're getting into a book about mathematical theory, eh? Sounds heavy. As for myself, I've never liked math or numbers enough to be interested in that subject. But to each his own. Words, art, music, philosophy and more are my thing and I know by visiting your blog that you show those same interests, as well.<br /><br />Yeah, it's weird about when movies appear first here and where you're at. Sometimes they arrive here first, sometimes elsewhere. The Coen Brothers are among my favorite film makers, too. I loved "O Brother, Where Art Thou" I've listened to the soundtrack of that movie over and over, too.<br /><br />Take care, friend. Thanks for wishing me well. I also wish nothing but the best for your grandson and the rest of the family throughout the year.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13605551857342134163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046843553802315058.post-76853047962467198102011-01-06T14:39:20.135-07:002011-01-06T14:39:20.135-07:00Hello Kelly old boy. You Yankee chaps seem to want...Hello Kelly old boy. You Yankee chaps seem to want to cure the world's ills with baseball bats; bloody good idea say I.<br />As for escapism, in a historical context, Confucianism and Taoism disputed over the validity of the metaphysics of each other, and their applications to Chinese society and its disheveled state. Confucianism blamed Taoist philosophy of escapism, while Taoism responded by deeming Confucianism as escapist from one s true nature. Instead of placing emphasis on self-cultivation propagated by Confucianism, the Taoist would argue for ego-less, self-less state where the Tao or the way of nature is in control. With this process the Yin and Yang become balanced in producing harmony in nature. Emphasis on non-duality, interdependency and desire-free society would be applications of Taoism.<br />But I suppose you were going to say that weren't you Kelly?Sir Tom Eagerlynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046843553802315058.post-25665732707356313942011-01-06T14:32:42.200-07:002011-01-06T14:32:42.200-07:00LilPixi- You know, if we put all the conformist co...LilPixi- You know, if we put all the conformist commie fuckwads on an uninhabited island far, far away, there probably wouldn't be too many people left around us. People who think for themselves, like you and I, are a dying breed. But as you said, 'can't let 'em bring you down to their level'.<br /><br />Glad you liked Little Fockers. It was funny. As you said, too, listening to music is a great way to escape or at least put you in a different state of mind. Pink Floyd, Queens of The Stone Age, Tom Petty and many others usually help me out, in that area, when I'm feeling out of sorts.<br /><br />Glad to have crossed bloggy paths with you, too, LilPixi. Stay cool, as I know you will.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13605551857342134163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046843553802315058.post-59293999675342462732011-01-06T03:41:28.930-07:002011-01-06T03:41:28.930-07:00Hi Kelly. I'm all in favour of escapism. I thi...Hi Kelly. I'm all in favour of escapism. I think any film or book (or even an e-book!) are suitable becuase it's the message not the medium that counts.<br />I have lately 'escaped' into a book about mathmatical theory (Fermats Last Theorem) and all sorts of TV crap that I recorded over Christmas New Year. It hardly matters as long as it takes you out of yourself.<br />The remake of True Grit hasn't opened in the UK just yet, but the Coen Brothers are my favourite film-makers (Raising Arizona, Barton Fink, The Hudsucker Proxy, Brother Where Art Thou, No Country for Old Men etc etc).<br />I hope things look up for you and yours in 2011.<br /><a href="http://todiscoverice.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Bazza’s Blog ‘To Discover Ice’</a>bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046843553802315058.post-31991486775302248502011-01-05T23:59:34.687-07:002011-01-05T23:59:34.687-07:00The shit from friends & family is somewhat tol...The shit from friends & family is somewhat tolerable believe it or not. Lol.<br />It's the taunting conformist commie bastards that want to spread & the negativity & fuel mine, ignoring those fuckers. Can't let em' bring others to their level.<br /><br />Trying to flip a switch right now. Hope it works. Lol<br /><br />I actually watched Little Fockers last night per your suggestions. I thought it was great, and movies & reading are such a great outlet for escaping. I think the right music & nature as well.<br /><br />The rest is just too true. You're the best. I'm glad I've now gotten to cross paths with someone so great & kick-ass.LilPixihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06003943884120914945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046843553802315058.post-67889852774564472952011-01-05T21:14:39.907-07:002011-01-05T21:14:39.907-07:00MarytrMom- I meant I've never actually read an...MarytrMom- I meant I've never actually read any of HIS books but I'm certainly game.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13605551857342134163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046843553802315058.post-45447529878601735292011-01-05T21:12:40.421-07:002011-01-05T21:12:40.421-07:00MarytrMom- Damn... It's like pulling teeth get...MarytrMom- Damn... It's like pulling teeth getting anything done blog-wise. Every time I get on the computer for two minutes, something comes up. I would pull my hair out but I'm starting to get a little bald spot in the back of my head.<br /><br />Yeah, I've read and heard that about the "girls needing to cry while watching sad movies" phenomenon in order to not 'explode', so to speak. Maybe that's like guys when it comes to masturbation. I read somewhere if guys down't get the junk out of their system one way or another, it causes them to lose their minds.<br /><br />Since I've already lost my marbles, I don't have that problem. Btw, my wife's name is Ladonna. I'll relay the message about the baseball bat even though I don't actually own one. lol. Hell, I wouldn't even trust her with a baseball bat. Her temper is just as bad as mine. She's a redheaded Irish/American Indian girl. Nice volatile combo, don'tcha think? hahaha. Also: I'm a Libra, since you asked.<br /><br />I will certainly look into the Carl Hiaasen's books. I know of them quite well since I go into Barne's and Nobles all the time and check out every danged book in the place until they push us out the door and close. I've just never actually read any. His humor sounds like it's my kind of thing, though. Thanks for the info. Take care, MM.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13605551857342134163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046843553802315058.post-67014453713647209652011-01-05T17:58:04.707-07:002011-01-05T17:58:04.707-07:00LilPixi- So you're getting the ol' negativ...LilPixi- So you're getting the ol' negativity overload, too, eh? Might I ask if it's derived from friends, family, work or all of the above? Yeah, the plan of distractions and escape seems to work for me most of the time- unless I'm too far down in the bottomless pit- then nothing works. I advise you to engage in The Plan, as well. lol.<br /><br />I think I'm going to have a break here tonight to catch up on blogs so I'll likely be stopping by yours. LOOKOUT! :)<br /><br />I thank you for saying I'm your favorite writer in the blogosphere and I make you laugh and that I' a giver of wisdom. That honestly does make me feel good and supported. And thanks for saying that you're there for me, too. It means a lot to me. Anytime you're feeling bad, you can talk to me, as well. Gary and I do that for each other, too.<br /><br />Take care, LilPixiKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13605551857342134163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046843553802315058.post-56266066986861581992011-01-05T16:52:25.772-07:002011-01-05T16:52:25.772-07:00THE SNEE- Hi Rebecca. lol. Nope. No "Singi...THE SNEE- Hi Rebecca. lol. Nope. No "Singing in The Rain" or "Singing in The aisles of Wal Mart" or "Singing While Picking My Nose" for me. Sorry, Gene Kelly. Haha. You enjoy the sappy musicals, eh? Nothing wrong with that. I truly do thank you for wishing me well throughout the New Year, though it's getting off to a terrible start. I wrote a little more about that situation in the return comment to Gary, up above. My sister and I are making hard decisions that will effect everyone. Likely, we'll have to put Dad in a nursing home soon, for one thing... For his safety and everyone else's.<br /><br />Take care, Rebecca. I will comment on your latest posting soon.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13605551857342134163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046843553802315058.post-59353527274429942462011-01-05T13:42:30.516-07:002011-01-05T13:42:30.516-07:00klahanie- Well, hey there back, focker! :) Yes, ...klahanie- Well, hey there back, focker! :) Yes, indeedy, I do know what ya mean about that damnable Fartbook and all the silliness that go with it and other social network thingamajiggys. I find it kinda amusing and sad that they plastered the Fartbook creator's face on Time Magazine and called him Man of The Year. At least I think it was the Time mag. Who cares about that or about Suzy Creamcheese's latest acne outbreak?<br /><br />I knew you'd agree on the distraction stuff, ol' friend.<br /><br />No Disney "Blowjobs on Broomsticks While Popppin' Mary's Cherry" for me, thank you very darn much. I can't stand that family oriented crapola or the weepy shit.<br /><br />About Dad- I wish I could say things were cool with him but they're not. He called my sister on the phone last night and accused of this and that. She, in turn, called me, crying and badly hurt by all he said. We agreed to take action soon.<br /><br />Take care, my friend. Talk at you soon again, I hope.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13605551857342134163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046843553802315058.post-53480543305990704222011-01-04T20:18:10.967-07:002011-01-04T20:18:10.967-07:00PS the book sounds interesting! if you love bizarr...PS the book sounds interesting! if you love bizarre and hilarious read Carl Hiaasen. He has the funniest books around start with his first novel so you get to know the characters . his books will also excite your sense of rage<br />1. tourist season, <br />2 double whammy <br />3.skin tight...<br />you should be hooked by then! his website<br /><br />http://www.carlhiaasen.com/books.htmlYarnladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11725221617624220867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046843553802315058.post-22350682025465210392011-01-04T19:51:47.043-07:002011-01-04T19:51:47.043-07:00yeah a good book and a movie will often do the tri...yeah a good book and a movie will often do the trick but don't knock going to a sad film to cry. Girls have to do it or we explode...ya know...<br /><br />If I knew your wife's name...I'd holler "take away his damn bat before he hurts himself!!!" LOL<br /><br />gotta be a better year....are you Sagittarius? I just know somethings got to give this year.Yarnladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11725221617624220867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046843553802315058.post-21620281997894516612011-01-04T16:19:51.796-07:002011-01-04T16:19:51.796-07:00Happy escaping indeed!
I really like your plan - G...Happy escaping indeed!<br />I really like your plan - Good movies & books.<br />Being as I'm about to crack from negativity overload, I really should adhere to that plan myself.<br />Never any need to apologize for a much needed break. Take things at your own pace & do what you have to do to replenish.<br /><br />My favorite writer in the whole blogosphere, I laugh so hard at everything I read here that's not related to any woe. And then there's all the priceless wisdom. If you're down, I surely will be for you.LilPixihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06003943884120914945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046843553802315058.post-80610937642977628502011-01-04T15:49:35.569-07:002011-01-04T15:49:35.569-07:00Hi Kelly,
Escapism is actually a fantastic way to...Hi Kelly,<br /><br />Escapism is actually a fantastic way to start off the year on a difficult foot. I couldn't agree with you more. I'm sorry to hear about your Dad, and I hope that you get a real respite from the grind. It sounds exhausting. I agree with Gary...what? no "Singing in the Rain"? Yes, I'm a sucker for sappy musicals. I hope fresh air, walks, humor, and distractions will carry you through. Happy New Year, and please take it easy when you can.THE SNEEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02937574663296944130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046843553802315058.post-7563741600174549222011-01-04T15:18:50.196-07:002011-01-04T15:18:50.196-07:00Hey Kelly,
Thought I'd come over and check out...Hey Kelly,<br />Thought I'd come over and check out your latest posting, you 'Focker'<br />:-)<br />Well, dude, you just know I'm going to agree with 'escaping', taking time out from the bullshit and seek out positive resources.<br />Keeping busy and finding pleasurable distractions...hang on a second..ah that's better...now where was I? Oh yeah, reading a book. What an interesting concept. Then again, anything's gotta be better than that shit aka 'Farcebook'. I don't give a flying fuck that 'Suzi Creamcheese' thinks I need to know about what's going on her life via her 'fascinating' profile updates. Giggle, giggle eh Suzi!<br />Great selection of films. Just one question, why no 'Mary fuckin' Poppins' or 'Bedknobs and Broomsticks' in your list? <br />And getting out there in the great outdoors. Can't think of anything better than going out into nature and admiring the beauty on offer. <br />Kelly, I do so hope all is cool with your dad and things are okay at the doctor's.<br />In conclusion, I wish you much peace and positivity in 2011. Take very good care and try to take it easy.<br />With kindness and goodwill, Gary.klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.com