Introducing My New Feature: Random Movie Lines With Mary

I've always felt that certain people can be gauged on a level from 0 to 12.52 based on both the movies they watch and the scenes they find as emotionally compelling - or comedic - as I do. During my post film-school dating years, I wouldn't look twice at a guy who didn't appreciate the comical genius of the Cohen Brothers "Raising Arizona." In hindsight, my taste in movies proved to better than my taste in men. I know many people will relate to some of these and MAYBE, just maybe, they will become enlightened and intrigued enough to check out some oldies, but goodies they weren't interested in BMB (before my blog). That sounded quite harsh and a bit superior, no? As if my blog could change people's lives. Muwahahahah. If fitting, the movie lines I post will pose as some parallel reference I'm experiencing in my life - while sharing some of my most beloved dialogue created to emote feelings we sometimes never realized we had until seeing "that" movie...Ah, the power of good filmmaking. I'm sure glad I majored in it. It's done a world of good for my career *insert sarcasm.*

Josie trying to hide after "Powder Gate"

Josie trying to hide after "Powder Gate"
Busted!

Monday, April 12, 2010

Which Kids Are Most Vulnerable to Bullying?

Came across a study that peaked my post-workday interest; as so rarely do I engage in "leisurely" web reading. Which Kids Are Most Vulnerable to Bullying? Obviously, it's important to look at the "source;" who is supplying the statistics and research conclusions. With "Time" posting it, my trust mode is based on my own BS system. (Some acronyms are better left un-spelled). Muwahahaha. Code Green: Believable after Seen. Demographics have always fascinated me. Hard to imagine the masses can be "lumped" together based on external and internal factors, sometimes beyond their control. I can see 1.5 million moms reviewing this article and either: 1.) Hanging their head in shame, knowing their offspring fits the demo for "bullier." 2.) Nodding in agreement; emphatic in their non-verbal consensus that the authors hit the nail on the coffin (bad analogy - I know.) And then there's the old-school folks like my dad, who would scoff at the touchy-feely connotations. Always a firm believer in corporal punishment, when my dad become enraged ALL my siblings and I tried to run for the hills vs. feel his wrath. And for those parents whose children fall into what the study's author is considering "Most Vulnerable to Bullying," at least the study was done solely in Quebec, a.k.a "Mama Boy Capital of the World." Hope everyone learned something new today:) I know I did! Get Josie into Tae Qwon Do. Stat.

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