OZ

We're not in Kansas any more, Toto... SciFi's new version of The Wizard of Oz

Those creepy monkeys from the original Wizard of Oz still give me the willies. This updated version looks interesting. Movies often reflect the time in which they are created. The original Oz film highligted the still-new Technicolor process, basking in all its cutting-edge cinematic technology. Teenager Dorothy Gale exerts her rebellion by running away from home, then is caught up in a storm that transports her into a land which helps her reset her moral compass. Dorothy is still squeaky clean throughout the film, and reflects the harsh economic times of the day -- one small human being standing up in front of monsterous, monumental forces while trying to retain her integrity.

SciFi's version of Oz has entirely adjusted the characters, including Dorothy Gale's transformation into DG. Should be interesting how it mirrors our own time. The film is supposedly darker, with deeper characters.

Waiting for the Train...

Had the opportunity to write for U. of Arkansas, for the Foliate Oak --

Train Station

Another piece of flash fiction...

Monkey Business

Sometimes life is just fun...

Thousands of Bananas Wash up on Shore

Mexico City Reflections

I've been fortunate to work with Jason Wenell at Prodigal Son Magazine. He's really built up the site from scratch. I've been working with him since it's inception, and it's been fun to watch it grow over the years.

Here's an article detailing some of our Mexico Mission's trip to Mexico City:

Mexico City article in PSM

Our small group spoke to a couple from our trip on the phone last night. Their enthusiasum is contagious. We've found that the Mexican people have an innocence of life and faith that is not found in the US often.

Dios le Bendiga!