I work at my local movie theater and referee basketball games during winter break. As a result, I get to see free movies and I use that privilege often. My recommendation for this week: The Good Shepherd – is there any other movie that could remind you of The Godfather. The cinematography and screenwriting, not [...]
Winter break lasts five weeks so it’s a long one. The reason why they make it so long is to let students escape the worst part of Ithaca winters by having them come back during the last week of January. It also gives you plenty of time to recuperate from the fall semester. For all [...]
It’s not often Koreans, or Asians for that matter, get a lot of the spotlight in America or in world affairs. For instance, did you know Tiger Woods is more Asian than he is black? Or that I’m half Korean because you certainly can’t tell (not being sarcastic at all). Or that Michelle Wie is [...]
So, when I was talking to Alex about his blog, I mentioned that it would be fun to write an entry. Of course, in saying this I didn’t think he would take me seriously! Then I find a lovely introduction on his blog! (Thanks Alex!) So now I have no choice! I’ve been thinking about [...]
The post after this current one you are reading will be written by a close friend (and tour guide), Kristi LaBeau. Her last name means “the beautiful” in French and she is. No children, I wasn’t hitting on her, just merely stating the obivous. Just thought I’d throw that out there. Geesh. Why have someone else [...]
Every night on Countdown w/ Keith Olbermann, Olbermann finishes his episodes with a sign off similar to the one Edward R. Murrow made during the McCarthy scare and the Cold War. Olbermann says, “It’s been [number of days here] since the President’s declaration of Mission Accomplished. Good night and good luck.” I was fortunate enough [...]