MindlessChatter

I recently had a conversation with a co-worker where in which I mentioned that I just purchased a copy of The Last Unicorn .  She actually stopped mid stride, “Unicorns? I didn’t peg you for the unicorn type.” Then shook her head and walked away.  “Wait a minute,” I yelled. “You don’t understand, it’s not a book just about unicorns.  There’s a bull made of fire and magicians.” She gave me a suspicious grin “…and it just happens to have unicorn in the title?” “Well yes, it is about a king who is gathering all the unicorns in the world because it is the only thing that makes him happy.” “So….he collects unicorns to make him happy” “That’s correct, but…” I start. “Are they pink fluffy unicorns?” she asks while stifling a giggle. “White with a periwinkle mane.” (I was referencing the movie at this point). By now she is doubled over in laughter and I feel that the conversation has taken a dangerous turn towards humiliation.  “No dammit, listen.  The movie i...

So I finally read Dad’s journal last night.    I’ve had it for about 3 months but just haven’t had the motivation to read it.   Maybe I wasn’t ready to see his hand writing or I just didn’t want to deal with the feelings that would inevitably be involved but the journal has been on my desk in a plastic bag just waiting. I placed the book in a highly visible area so that I would see it often and be reminded of its existence.   Last night was polishing off a bottle of sauvignon blanc (we used some of it for the chicken) I picked it up and decided to read. I was largely disappointed in what I found.   Apparently it was his spiritual journal and mostly contained notes from the bible study sessions that he attended.   Most of the content was fairly generic prayer request and what not but what really got me was the doodles and small notes that were interspersed among the ‘serious’ content. Words or names were written with flourishes or borders traced over an...

So I've started messing around with video editing. I haven't gone too in depth with it yet but I just threw this video together in a short amount of time. Using Magix Movie Edit Pro 15 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJa_BsBN1N0 Enjoy, there is a small treat for you at the very end of the video (don't tell mom). -FCJ

I learned a lot today... No I didn't open a book or do any research..., or sit in a classroom......., or watch the history channel. NO! I went on Facebook.. I learned that Montenegro and Japan had technically been at war with each other from 1904 to 2006. Apparently Montenegro's involvement in the war was so minute that it was overlooked until they realized in 2006 that the two were still technically at war and promptly signed a peace treaty. I learned That the time difference between when Tyrannosaurus and Stegosaurus lived is greater than the time difference between Tyrannosaurus and now. It kind of ruins my childhood. I learned that Mississippi didn't ratify the 13th amendment (Prohibition of slavery) until 1995, only 16 years ago. Some fun facts, read up. A friend of mine sent me the link. http://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ge9k7/biggest_history_mindfucks FCJ