Review of In The Shadow of the Moon directed by David SingtonRating *** 1/2 This is the story of the Apollo moon landings as told by the men who actually flew to the moon and back. I owe my current career to the Apollo space program. I grew up during the nascent stages of the space program. Like … [Read more...] about Review of In The Shadow of the Moon
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September View From the Cockpit
I took this picture waiting to depart Cancun, Mexico. This is the same tpe of aircraft that I fly. I call this one Approaching Cancun. Remember, to get a high resolution copy first right click and then select save. … [Read more...] about September View From the Cockpit
Review of Chicago 10
Review of Chicago 10 directed by Brett MorganRating *** Growing up in the 60s and 70s I was aware of the names Abbie Hoffman, Jerry Rubin, and Allen Ginsberg, but I had no idea what they did to gain their notoriety. Now I do. This is a strange but interesting documentary. I say strange because … [Read more...] about Review of Chicago 10
Review of The Botany of Desire
Review of The Botany of Desire by Michael PollanRating **** 1/2 I first heard of this book from a friend who recommended it. It was described to me as an interesting book about flowers and plants. I can barely keep a potted plant alive, so this wasn't a book that went to the top of my must … [Read more...] about Review of The Botany of Desire
Review of Cocaine Cowboy II
Review of Cocaine Cowboy II directed by Billy CorbenRating *** 1/2 I've always been interested in stories about wrongful convictions and unjust sentences. This story shows the flip side of that equation with two people that should be spending their days in prison but instead roam free. In both … [Read more...] about Review of Cocaine Cowboy II
Review of Surfwise: The Amazing True Odyssey of the Paskowitz Family
Review of Surfwise: The Amazing True Odyssey of the Paskowitz Family directed by Doug PrayRating **** This is an interesting look at a family that lived off the grid (way off). Today when you say that someone is living off the grid it usually means that they are not dependent on any outside agency … [Read more...] about Review of Surfwise: The Amazing True Odyssey of the Paskowitz Family