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No Country For Old Men, matinee, me and my brother Chris.  I tell you it was Chris and I amongst a throng of senior citizens and the room was packed.  Throughout the first twenty minutes of the film more elderly movie-goers kept coming in and their very loud attempt to find a seat was comical.  A more apt name for the film may have been, “No Seats For Old Men.”

Anyways, I finally had a chance to see this movie.  Wow.  No Country For Old Men offers a powerful look at the age-old conflict between youth and their elders (a facsimile of our movie experience).  You witness the emergence of disturbing new ideas and their attempt to usurp the way that things have always been.  The emotion of the film is palpable and there is no break in the action.  Go see it. 

EDIT:  Now that is has won an Oscar for Best Picture, there is even more reason to check it out.  Avoid the matinee.

For those of you who are in the know, Spore stands to reinvent the world of gaming. It ushers in the age of the MSO, Massively Single-player Online game and will redefine the concept of simulation games. Will Wright, the creator of the Sims, has been working feverishly on this game for many years and we will get to see the results of his handiwork later this year. Take a look at the Release Promo Video. I can’t wait.

If you want to take a closer look at the procedural tech behind this game, visit the Spore site and take a tour. This will be one of those fun games that everyone will be talking about for years to come. Mark my words.

I think we often take our comfort for granted. Physical discomfort can often be a direct result of emotional discomfort. In short, I miss my comfy chair; my respite in times of discomfort. It was always easy to come home and kick up my feet and allow my back to enjoy a bit of relaxation. Pillows can be used and pills can be taken, but there is no way to replace something comfortable that is a part of your life. It’s only a chair, but is it only a chair?

The good news is that I can move the chair and bring it with me wherever I go. So, while I may be uncomfortable right now, that will not always be the case.

I find myself in the heart of Los Feliz on another beautiful day in Los Angeles.  I sit in a local coffee shop and peer out from my comfy armchair.  There is a steaming cup of coffee within reach as I begin the nonverbal battle for a much-coveted electrical outlet.  Victory.  Another day.

The journey that was once more of a pilgrimage is nearing its conclusion.  Only a few days ago, the sight of downtown LA inspired an uncertain anxiety within me.  It was saying, “You, again?”  At the time, I could not muster any response.  But, as the days have gone by, we find ourselves in negotiations.  I have offered words of passion and dedication, but have been refused an outright commitment on her part.  Her blessing is elusive, but her presence is always welcoming.

There are always things to be considered with such a drastic change to one’s way of life.  But, I find myself capable, excited and confident in my ability to woo her to my side.  And if her favor can’t be won; well, we’ll just see about that.