Russian Ark is a stunning film released in 2002 and directed by Alexander Sokurov. The film was shot is one continuous 96-minute Steadicam camera shot in the Winter Palace of the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg. Russian Ark is meticulous in its details, taking us on a two-kilometer trek over three centuries of Russian history. TheContinue reading “Russian Ark – a film review”
Category Archives: Mind and body
the big short
Maybe like you, I always thought finance was boring. After seeing this film, I see it differently. It’s like a enigmatic zen riddle wrapped in a shifting sand oracle of inscrutable change – or is it? Ultimately its answers reveal themselves – to those who want to Really See – the markets revealContinue reading “the big short”
Waiting for Altima
Sitting here Waiting for Altima 30,000-mile $€£¥ tune up you started as a bluebird/leopard chrysalis expanding into altimaness via Wi-fi TV, snacks, coffee, a showroom showdown of Altimas The polite formal discourse of commerce Black leather chairs A kid singing to herself In her own universe Leafing through tomes on Common Wood Nymphs. Walking downContinue reading “Waiting for Altima”
Zen
the solar constant is a measure of. . . . this story is almost over before it’s begun those warriors went to China came back to the samurais boiled it for centuries put their packs on brought it to san francisco minneapolis and paris where it’s needed or where water flowsContinue reading “Zen”
The best Wim Wenders films
The films of German director Wim Wenders are infused by his love of people, music, photography and travel. Wim has made numerous landmark films (way more than I am listing here). These are my favorites: 2011 Pina (Documentary) Pina is a film from the heart from one artist to another. Pina is a available in 3-D – andContinue reading “The best Wim Wenders films”
enlightenment – what is it?
a temporary condition, like being a pedestrian. it starts to show up any moment you do not believe your thoughts are 100% real. inhabit the magic without really trying or forcing to stay in that magical place. always keep your promises and commitments, and if you can’t – make amends. anyone could be a BuddhaContinue reading “enlightenment – what is it?”
Why I love Taiwan
Dan bing (egg pancake) – It’s a mixture of crepe and egg, then chopped up and mixed with red chili peppers, green onions and soy sauce. Toss it in a baggie and dig in with chopsticks, Breakfast on the go. Made fresh while you wait on a steaming hot skillet. The best breakfast you will everContinue reading “Why I love Taiwan”
How Professor Cheng gave Tai Chi an upgrade
“The most important thing in Tai Chi is to relax.” -Professor Cheng Man Ching (aka “Long Whiskers”) Professor Cheng Man Ching was one of the greatest practitioners and teachers of Tai Chi. The Professor said relaxing was the secret to Tai Chi. At other times he would say something else was the secret of Tai Chi. HeContinue reading “How Professor Cheng gave Tai Chi an upgrade”
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