Random tales and thoughts

- PJBaio

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I was writing...

a blog when mysteriously the page refreshed itself and I found myself staring at an empty white box. I thought to myself, "That sucks!" I had just written the best blog in the world and now no one will ever read it. It was indeed a blog of legend. A blog you would have read to your Grandchildren and them to theirs. Unfortunately it is now lost, but heed my words, it was the best that ever was and ever shall be. Praise be to the lost words of Paul's blog. Amen!

 

The Sound of Music

When I was a child, I was subjected to watching the Sound of Music umpteen times, it was apparently my mothers favorite movie and she felt the need to make it mine. The result didn't lead me to an alternative lifestyle, but did thrust me into the world of Musical Theatre.

 

The Remake Plague

I used to feel that there was nothing wrong with remaking a film every once in a blue moon. Esoecially if it was an older film from the 40's, 50's and 60's like 3:10 to Yuma, Scarface and The Blob. Take an old classic and put a new spin on it. The new Scareface became a modern classic and The new Blob fit well within the style of 80's horror and SciFi.

 

Random Thoughts

Random thoughts filtering through my mind. Not knowing what it is that makes the back of my neck burn. Searching for answers from those who hide the truth and those who are looking when they are blind.

 

My Great Uncles

I'm going to delve a little into the dark past of my family history. I had two Great Uncles named Rocky and one named Joe. Both of my Great Uncle Rocky's and my Great Uncle Joe worked for Al Capone. I never had the honor of meeting my Great Uncle Joe; he met an untimely end way before I was born. My Grandmother told me he had a fond love for cars. He was an incredibly good driver and was able to turn corners at a high rate of speed without rolling over. I’m not sure what positio...

 

The Price of Dreams

Nothing is ever easily achieved in our lives. We have to work hard for everything. At times,we also have to make sacrifices so that we canmake dreams a reality. These are sometimes hard choices to make. Depending on what you are after in life, you may be traveling far from your family and may also be giving up job security. We sometimes question ourselves. How long do I pursue it? Am I too old to take a chance? When do I give it up? Strength, courage and perseverance are what it take...