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It doesn’t seem the least bit odd
that all the members of the orchestra
are dogs.
Some in tuxedos,
some in black gowns,
sitting, waiting — good dogs! —
for the conductor
to raise a long meaty bone.
Some clear their throats,
some drool,
none look away for a moment.
It doesn’t seem the least bit odd
that everyone in the audience
is in a tutu.
Men and women dressed for the
ballet, though this is a concert,
each holding a pen and pad
planning to pounce
to snatch some new idea.
As if Beethoven for Dogs
weren’t enough.
It doesn’t seem the least bit odd
in the end
when the conductor puts down his baton,
most of the meat shaken off
to the delight of the First Chair.
He turns and bows
and then I recognize him:
the poet laureate,
the old dog himself. mjh
8/13/02
That’s the Fourth of July to my European friends.
The dog lies in my chair
his chin upon the arm.
This seems to me quite fair
and really does no harm.
For I have learned to share,
as you can plainly see,
from all the hair I wear,
a gift he gave to me. mjh
7/3/03
I think Anonymous wrote an adequate summary (below). However, I have to note that I watched this two hour movie without fast-forwarding, despite slow moments and very challenging plot. Stunning visuals. A few great fights. Interesting characters and actors, including Chen Kun, who was one of my favorites in Flying Swords of Dragon Gate. As in that movie, the people out on the border are pretty freaky. Try to imagine Guillermo del Toro directing Mad Max on acid. Still, some beautiful moments.
Painted Skin: The Resurrection (2012) – IMDb
An ancient fox spirit embarks on a diabolical quest to become human after escaping an icy prison, and becomes bound to a disfigured princess who seeks the love of a noble guard as her kingdom crumbles in this lavish supernatural epic. Confined to a frozen cell for centuries, malevolent fox spirit Xiaowei (Xun Zhou) regains her freedom and seeks to preserve her beauty by seducing men and consuming their hearts. Should a
manhuman offer her his heart willingly, Xiaowei will become mortal, breaking free of the underworld and experiencing living among the living. Meanwhile, as a dark cloud falls over her kingdom, Princess Jing (Wei Zhao) flees, hiding her deep facial scars under a mask of pure gold while seeking the love of her former protector, who remains haunted by his failure to save her years prior. When destiny brings Xiaowei and Princess Jing together, the battle for the princess’ heart begins. Written by Anonymous
Last light of the longest day
lingers in the lodge pole pines,
passes through aspen
that happen to be there,
turning everything pink
against the blue sky.
There is no light like this
last light before night
lies down until dawn. mjh
7/22/06
Eugene Robinson: Are Sanford and Cuccinelli the best the GOP can offer? – The Washington Post
By Eugene Robinson, Apr 04, 2013 11:52 PM EDT The Washington Post Published: April 4
I think I’ve figured it out. Republicans must be staging some kind of fiendishly clever plot to lure Democrats into a false sense of security.
That’s the only possible explanation for some of the weirdness we’re seeing and hearing from the GOP. The party must be waiting to come out with its real candidates and policy positions at a moment when unsuspecting Democrats are in the vulnerable position of being doubled over with laughter….
Eugene Robinson: Are Sanford and Cuccinelli the best the GOP can offer? – The Washington Post