Tag Archives: Connection

The Last Jedi

December 18, 2017 The Last Jedi The Last Jedi is poised precariously between the past and the future. The Last Jedi picks up right where The Force Awakens left off. It follows the template laid down by The Empire Strikes … Continue reading

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Moving On

February 12, 2015 Moving On Quitting, Giving Up, Letting Go and Moving On seems to be the theme this week. But I wonder if they are really all the same or just a little bit different? I ponder these particular … Continue reading

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A History of Fantasy

A History of Fantasy Viggo Mortensen captured my imagination in The Lord of the Rings, as he did many others. I’d seen him in G.I Jane and A Perfect Murder before, but not given him a lot of thought. But … Continue reading

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J.J. Abrams

J.J. Abrams J.J. Abrams first came to my attention back in 2001 with the success of Alias. The Metaphysical Journey of Sydney Bristow caught my imagination, and so it was only natural that I was curious about her creator. About … Continue reading

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Out of the Woods

Out of the Woods Out of the Woods: Tales of Resilient Teens was written by Hauser, Allen and Golden in 2008.  Seventy deeply troubled teenagers spend weeks, months, even years on a locked psychiatric ward. They were not just failing … Continue reading

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Projection Vs Connection and Transference Vs Transcendence

Projection Vs Connection and Transference Vs Transcendence. Joan of Arc was burned at the stake for her divine visions.  Jesus was crucified for claiming to be the son of God.  Mystical messages and claims of divinity are met with skepticism … Continue reading

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