On a previous Q&A site on which I was once a very active participant, we had the bacon, the loonies and the bananas. I haven't seen anything similar here.
Mine is the infamous "rumored" love affair between Barry and Mandy Patinkin. Mandy Agreed to star in the beloved movie classic, "The Pricess Bride" to metaphorically d... moreMine is the infamous "rumored" love affair between Barry and Mandy Patinkin. Mandy Agreed to star in the beloved movie classic, "The Pricess Bride" to metaphorically denounce societies opposition to gay marriage. Mandy and Barry have been "Rumored" to be in love. Through strength and perseverance, Mandy's character "Inigo Montoya" was able to overcome physical and emotional pain inflicted upon him by the by the films antagonist and fight against oppressive persecution. The villain, which was symbolic of societies tyrannical homophobic authoritarians, was ultimately defeated and love prevailed less
Today? Having said that I've only *started* my homework as opposed to finishing it :P But my thinking is... it doesn't have to be anything big or important, sometimes ju... moreToday? Having said that I've only *started* my homework as opposed to finishing it :P But my thinking is... it doesn't have to be anything big or important, sometimes just achieving little things can make us feel better... especially when life's tough and life's throwing erm excrement at you left, right and centre... SO have you done or achieved anything, however small, today that you are pleased about or proud of?
I just learned that for ten years before their invasion, Japan mapped and spied on the Philippines through an influx of Japanese soldiers disguised as immigrants. Filipino presiden... moreI just learned that for ten years before their invasion, Japan mapped and spied on the Philippines through an influx of Japanese soldiers disguised as immigrants. Filipino president Manuel Quezon eventually learned that his gardener was a major in the Japanese Army, his masseur a colonel.
Reference: KILLING THE RISING SUN by Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard (suggested by Rooster).
Retrospective: How might we have done things differently, to protect the rights of Japanese-American citizens, and still ensure we did not repeat what the Philippines went through?
The photo is from Manzanar, as documented by courageous social photographers such as Dorothea Lange and Ansel Adams. I have visited Manzanar, 1998, and even now the sensation of intense tragedy/sorrow is palpable. less
I always figured the reason Trump was so pro Russia was because they had incriminating info about him or he had business interests there. But now I figure ... moreI always figured the reason Trump was so pro Russia was because they had incriminating info about him or he had business interests there. But now I figure Russia will want nothing to do with him and they are going to leak any info they have - of coarse Trump can now say it's all fake and they fabricated it because of his action in Syria. Cheers and happy weekend!
