Tonight I watched an inspiring documentary about a chorus called Young @ Heart. What makes this group so special is that all of its members are seniors. They seem to be between 70 and 90+ years old, but all of them have such a great spirit, a love for life and enjoy singing.
Young @ Heart sing any kind of music - rock, r&b, pop, soul - you name it, they've sung it. While some of them may not like the songs at first, they learn to appreciate it at the end. You can see the pride in their eyes when they are able to learn the lyrics.
The songs also become special because you hear them from a different point of view. What was once a song about a lost lover becomes a song about a beloved friend. You see their interpretation of songs and realize that their passion should be bottled and sold.
This film makes you contemplate your own life to reevaluate how you live. Are you truly appreciative of what you have? Do you live like there's no tomorrow? Can you allow yourself to do what makes you the happiest? This movie is truly moving, and the amazing part about it is that it just depicts people living their lives. They're not saving the world. They're not finding the cure for cancer. Yet they do what they are able to do, and that's to sing their hearts out.
October 6, 2008
October 2, 2008
Bangin' TV
Since there was nothing great on TV tonight (well, except the vice presidential debates or something important like that), I decided to catch up on some episodes from season one of The Big Bang Theory. I watched a couple episodes when it premiered, however, as it usually goes, it fell by the wayside because I just didn't have time to watch it every week.
I'm starting to think that was a horrible idea. After watching only an episode, I found myself laughing so hard I almost peed my pants. These geeky guys are hysterical. I'm not sure if the show just plays up to my inner nerd or if it really is that funny. What do you think?
Sheldon is my favorite character. He is such a spaz about everything and takes things so literally. I love it. Without him, the show wouldn't last one episode. So far, my favorite episode is when he gets a cold. He, of course, becomes a huge drama queen that his friends have a plan of action that includes specific protocol so that they can avoid him. Penny, their neighbor, ends up having to babysit him. This is truly great comedy.
I'm starting to think that was a horrible idea. After watching only an episode, I found myself laughing so hard I almost peed my pants. These geeky guys are hysterical. I'm not sure if the show just plays up to my inner nerd or if it really is that funny. What do you think?
Sheldon is my favorite character. He is such a spaz about everything and takes things so literally. I love it. Without him, the show wouldn't last one episode. So far, my favorite episode is when he gets a cold. He, of course, becomes a huge drama queen that his friends have a plan of action that includes specific protocol so that they can avoid him. Penny, their neighbor, ends up having to babysit him. This is truly great comedy.
October 1, 2008
Right to Vote
The 2008 elections are turning into a doozy, aren't they? Locally and nationally, you must pick a side or get out of the way. You're either for rail or against rail. You're either for the war or against the war. You're either for the first black president or for the first female vice president. Pick a side people, pick a side.
Celebrities are getting into the whole politcal scene as well. Have you seen how involved Oprah is? Hollywood is not backing away from politics. In fact, it's stepping up to the plate and showing up at rallies and fundraisers, benefit concerts and conventions. Celebrities, even faux celebrity D-listers, are speaking out on behalf of their favorite candidate. They're encouraging Americans to take a stand.
So whether you're a Republican, Democrat or Independent, Hollywood is asking for your vote.
Celebrities are getting into the whole politcal scene as well. Have you seen how involved Oprah is? Hollywood is not backing away from politics. In fact, it's stepping up to the plate and showing up at rallies and fundraisers, benefit concerts and conventions. Celebrities, even faux celebrity D-listers, are speaking out on behalf of their favorite candidate. They're encouraging Americans to take a stand.
So whether you're a Republican, Democrat or Independent, Hollywood is asking for your vote.
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