March Of The Penguins

What a magnificent movie. The cinematography is just so "surreal." So many shots up so close you can see the texture of the feathers on the penguins. Close up shots of their faces, their beaks, their eyes. The ruddiness of their feet. Just so unbelievably well done. You feel as if you are there, next to the cameraman, watching through his lens. You want to reach out and touch them, to touch their skin, their feathers, to look into their eyes. You want to be part of the scenario.
The aerial views are fantastic. The artistic shot of the millions of penguins, huddled together, to brave 80 below temperatures, with 100 mph winds.

I took both of my kids to the movies. Great family day. We were all in awe of the movie. I leaned over to my 13yr old and said, "See, you too, can be a cinematographer." And I meant it.

The colors of the feathers, the story, the narration, which is done by Morgan Freeman is probably one of the most important films of the decade.

How were we ever to know how these lovely, peaceful creatures live, reproduce, and withstand the harsh winters of the Artic? If it weren't for this film, our children, and us, would never understand what it's like to live with so little.

It's a heartwarming story of survival. One, every human being should see. Such a lovely movie, I can't recommend it enough for all of you that appreciate life.

Go see the movie. Take your kids, your parents, anyone that you love.
It will be ingrained in your memory, forever, I promise.

You Gotta Be Nuts To Home School Your Spawn!

Nobody said it would be easy.
Public School was ruining my 13yr old son.
I figured, take him out, get some text books, and we'll play school a few hours a day. Yeah, right!
Fortunately for me, I found out that Florida has a free website for it's residents. My son is taking accredited courses from teachers signed up to FLVS. They all have masters or PHd's. How lucky was that?
But getting him to sit down, read the material and do the work has been another matter.
I have pulled my hair out, threatened, sat next to him with a belt in my hand.. just to get him to do an assignment.

It's been 3 mo now, but I think we ALMOST have it under control. He has to turn in at least 3 assignments every week, with each course. It seems, he gets right down to the wire each week. I'm turning into a mad woman.

I hope it gets better. I would love to be able to walk away for a few hours, knowing that he is being responsible and doing his assignments, in the comfort of our home, eating wonderful lunches, enjoying his favorite music in the background, and no bullies to come up and yank his backpack off him.
At least I know he won't be stabbed, sitting at home, doing classwork, I know he is in a safe environment, free of bullies, bad teachers, and rowdy classrooms. Now...... if I can just convince him that he's in heaven!