Good Fences Make Good Neighbors

The twitter feed for the Thoroughly Entertained post reviewing, among other films, World War Z, called it "tense and scary." I want to watch Krista and Scott's review, but first I'll give my own without being influenced by their opinions.

I am happy that I had the opportunity to see this movie on the big screen, and that I did not have to wait for Netflix, which could have taken years. 

What can we learn from World War Z? My top five: 

1. "Every human being we save is one less [zombie] we have to fight." This line really struck me. What kind of zombies are we talking about? I think this wisdom applies to more than just the creatures in the movie. 

Two seconds later, because we didn't seem to learn it from the Great Wall of China, Hadrian's Wall, the Berlin Wall, and the large fence between U.S. and Mexico (was that ever actually built?), 

2. a wall erected to keep invaders out is rarely effective. 

3. Possibly, when you end up the seemingly only survivor of a deadly plane crash, you might feel like a bit of a jerk. Until you realize you are also impaled. 

I kind of don't ever want to fly in an airplane again. But, not flying in airplanes conflicts with some of my important life goals, so...

4. When it comes to a baseball bat, a crowbar, and an axe: "Each has its merits."

Finally, I personally learned that

5. I should perhaps have married into the military. Then again...no, thanks. 

So. Go see it if you haven't yet. Whatever you expect it to be, it's a little different than that, and a little more than that. 

In just short of six months, it will be the holiday season. If the people on your gift list are zombie fans, I highly recommend buying them this movie, Warm Bodies [self-link], and the excellent novel by and about my homeland of Northwest Indiana, Dust [real link]. They will love you forever and possibly gift you with beastie stuff like juicers and hacksaws in the future. 

Now to see what Krista and Scott had to say. 

Rain, and Other Hazards

Since I haven't touched base since Springfield, IL, I'm sure that my other two loyal readers (besides the ones that I live with and/or constantly text) may suspect that I am dead. To assure you that I am not, I give you the following photo of one very awesome car:

I have made it extra large so that you can read the sign that says, "Continental Divide."
If you know your geography, which of course you do, you're aware that Alex actually took this photo well before I last posted. You can also tell that from the scrub on the side of the road, if you know your biomes. Nonetheless. That is the sexy back of my Subaru.

For your further amusement, here's a fun video link sent to us by Miss Gokey. It's a trailer for World War Z (which I haven't seen, and I will probably have to wait for Netflix), revisioned as a Ken Burns documentary.

"I'd like to see Miss Gokey fix a blower motor," said Dad, in his quest for a shout-out. To his credit, it is thanks to him that the above-mentioned Subaru will have AC and heat for wherever the road happens to take it next.

This post is really too short, I realize, but I'm coming to you from the McDonald's on the corner of Columbia and 165th. It is amusing to watch the other people in the restaurant, especially the little old ones. One man was in here when I got here, and I'm sure he'll be here until well after I leave. I suspect he comes here every day for coffee. A woman came in, they greeted each other and chatted a bit, then instead of joining him, she sat in the next booth. Not too long after that, another older man who is very animated came in and joined the first man, who informed the 2nd man that, "My father always used to say, 'Don't do what I do. Do what I say to do!'" Haha. Indeed.

I'll likely be back Friday, and then return you to your regularly scheduled blog, next week.