I am watching a tribute to Al Pacino by AFI and I am moved to share my thoughts about such a great actor. I have never met this craftsman (not yet at least) and quite frankly I haven't followed all of his films, but of those I have watched he is inspiring and gifted and deserves a mention on my blogsite (he should feel honored..hee hee).
I recall trying to watch "Scarface" in the early 80's on HBO and having to change the channel every couple minutes because of the use of the word "fuck" in every other sentence and the excessively violent scenes. I just couldn't handle such films then....but now I can watch it and as odd as it may sound, I see the strange attraction the film had and still has on cinematography fans. It is so twisted and emotionally charged it is hard to imagine an individual like Tony Montana could actually be real. The only thing scarier than the creation of Tony Montana is the mind that created the character...Oliver Stone : )
Pacino's acting is first rate and my hat is off to him for bringing to life such a deranged individual on screne. The other two films that, in my opinion, show real depth of Pacino's acting skills (that I have seen) are "And Justice for All" and "The Devil's Advocate". I just love them both!!!!
I have my homework to do in seeing more of Pacino's films... I still need to see Dog Day Afternoon, Serpico, and Panic in Needle Park. The Godfather...well....who doesn't love Pacino in those films! Passion drives this man and actor and we are all better for it! Congrats Al !
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Friday, June 15, 2007
Will be in "Hotlanta" next week!
Hi fellas!!! Well, for those of you who will be in the Atlanta area June 24, 25 and 26th I will be there to fulfill your desires! ; ) Let my luscious hands cover your body in cocoa butter to give you the body rub of a lifetime! Be sure to mark your calendar and give me a call to pre-book! Three days is not much time my friends...first come first serve sweetie!
I am really enjoying the "peach state" and the friendly hospitality I receive when I am here!
See ya'll (I had to say it....I can't help myself...heee heee heee)
XOXOXXOXOX
Emma : )
I am really enjoying the "peach state" and the friendly hospitality I receive when I am here!
See ya'll (I had to say it....I can't help myself...heee heee heee)
XOXOXXOXOX
Emma : )
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Good Bye For Now DC
Wow....
What a city DC is!!!! I have enjoyed walking the city (of course not in every corner of the city) and I have met some fascinating gentlemen here! The energy in DC is very fast-paced and a bit chaotic for me (living near the ocean as I do there is definately more calmness to my daily life) but it is great in doses.
Being a "foody" type person I enjoyed trying a few of the MANY great restaurants DC has to offer. Since I cherish "QUALITY" over quantity in every aspect of my life and I don't want to pay over-inflated prices for things I enjoy the challenge of finding great places and bragging about them to my friends (or anyone who is interested in my opinion). My top two favorites would have to be "Afterwords Cafe" and "Hanks Oyster Bar". The seafood at these two joints were simply divine! Since I am a BOOK LOVER the bookstore, Kramerbooks, (that shares space with Afterwords Cafe) was actually how I found the cafe for lunch. And Zagats dining guide is how I found Hanks (luckily it was only a few blocks from my hotel so I have made a repeat visit during this trip).
Not having access to a museum that houses some of the greatest works of art in the world, the National Gallery of Art was another destination that I always make when I am in town. I try to visit rooms that I have not spent time in in the past and on this trip I took a few photos of my favorite pieces (after trying to download them for 20 min. I have given up...sorry I wanted to share them with you).
Well.....my friends.....I am off to the peach state GEORGIA! Can't wait to come back again and have some more fun. Thanks for the great time!
Emma : )
What a city DC is!!!! I have enjoyed walking the city (of course not in every corner of the city) and I have met some fascinating gentlemen here! The energy in DC is very fast-paced and a bit chaotic for me (living near the ocean as I do there is definately more calmness to my daily life) but it is great in doses.
Being a "foody" type person I enjoyed trying a few of the MANY great restaurants DC has to offer. Since I cherish "QUALITY" over quantity in every aspect of my life and I don't want to pay over-inflated prices for things I enjoy the challenge of finding great places and bragging about them to my friends (or anyone who is interested in my opinion). My top two favorites would have to be "Afterwords Cafe" and "Hanks Oyster Bar". The seafood at these two joints were simply divine! Since I am a BOOK LOVER the bookstore, Kramerbooks, (that shares space with Afterwords Cafe) was actually how I found the cafe for lunch. And Zagats dining guide is how I found Hanks (luckily it was only a few blocks from my hotel so I have made a repeat visit during this trip).
Not having access to a museum that houses some of the greatest works of art in the world, the National Gallery of Art was another destination that I always make when I am in town. I try to visit rooms that I have not spent time in in the past and on this trip I took a few photos of my favorite pieces (after trying to download them for 20 min. I have given up...sorry I wanted to share them with you).
Well.....my friends.....I am off to the peach state GEORGIA! Can't wait to come back again and have some more fun. Thanks for the great time!
Emma : )
Sunday, June 3, 2007
Words of Wisdom from "The Prophet"
From...."The Prophet" by Khalil Gibran
Reason and Passion
And the priestess spoke again and said: "Speak to us of Reason and Passion."
And he answered saying:
Your soul is oftentimes a battlefield, upon which your reason and your judgment wage war against passion and your appetite. Would that I could be the peacemaker in your soul, that I might turn the discord and the rivalry of your elements into oneness and melody. But how shall I, unless you yourselves be also the peacemakers, nay, the lovers of all your elements?
Your reason and your passion are the rudder and the sails of your seafaring soul.
If either your sails or our rudder be broken, you can but toss and drift, or else be held at a standstill in mid-seas. For reason, ruling alone, is a force confining; and passion, unattended, is a flame that burns to its own destruction.
Therefore let your soul exalt your reason to the height of passion; that it may sing;
And let it direct your passion with reason, that your passion may live through its own daily resurrection, and like the phoenix rise above its own ashes.
I would have you consider your judgment and your appetite even as you would two loved guests in your house. Surely you would not honour one guest above the other; for he who is more mindful of one loses the love and the faith of both.
Among the hills, when you sit in the cool shade of the white poplars, sharing the peace and serenity of distant fields and meadows - then let your heart say in silence, "God rests in reason." And when the storm comes, and the mighty wind shakes the forest, and thunder and lightning proclaim the majesty of the sky, - then let your heart say in awe, "God moves in passion."
And since you are a breath In God's sphere, and a leaf in God's forest, you too should rest in reason and move in passion.
Reason and Passion
And the priestess spoke again and said: "Speak to us of Reason and Passion."
And he answered saying:
Your soul is oftentimes a battlefield, upon which your reason and your judgment wage war against passion and your appetite. Would that I could be the peacemaker in your soul, that I might turn the discord and the rivalry of your elements into oneness and melody. But how shall I, unless you yourselves be also the peacemakers, nay, the lovers of all your elements?
Your reason and your passion are the rudder and the sails of your seafaring soul.
If either your sails or our rudder be broken, you can but toss and drift, or else be held at a standstill in mid-seas. For reason, ruling alone, is a force confining; and passion, unattended, is a flame that burns to its own destruction.
Therefore let your soul exalt your reason to the height of passion; that it may sing;
And let it direct your passion with reason, that your passion may live through its own daily resurrection, and like the phoenix rise above its own ashes.
I would have you consider your judgment and your appetite even as you would two loved guests in your house. Surely you would not honour one guest above the other; for he who is more mindful of one loses the love and the faith of both.
Among the hills, when you sit in the cool shade of the white poplars, sharing the peace and serenity of distant fields and meadows - then let your heart say in silence, "God rests in reason." And when the storm comes, and the mighty wind shakes the forest, and thunder and lightning proclaim the majesty of the sky, - then let your heart say in awe, "God moves in passion."
And since you are a breath In God's sphere, and a leaf in God's forest, you too should rest in reason and move in passion.
May you live with passion is all that you do !!!
NAMASTE'
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