Angel-A

I love Netflix.

Not only does it give me the opportunity to watch movies on my time-line, it also offers me the fantabulous 'queue.' About once a month or so, I go to various resources and find what movies are popular, well-reviewed, etc. and add ones I'd like to see to my list.

(There's a limit of 400 films, but that's a post unto itself....)

It can turn into a black hole for time. When you enter films into your list, there's a function that offers you suggestions regarding movies that people liked who liked the one you just entered.

A part of me feels guilty at times for allowing myself this indulgence, but often I find a gem of a movie that makes it all worthwhile.

Like Angel-A.

http://www.sonyclassics.com/angel-a/

A modern french movie filmed in B&W, this story moved me. (And my husband, who really is a harsher critic than I am.) It's about angels and redemption and truth and Self.

And, I should mention, it's a treat to watch!

In the fashion of "It's a Wonderful Life", the movie begins on a bridge, with a man ready to jump to oblivion. But next to him, suddenly from nowhere, appears a woman who could easily be a supermodel. She jumps, he saves her...

And then the fun begins.

It's a french film, so it goes places an American script might not take you. Some surprising twists and turns -- and a few hints at some 'tricks' on the part of Angel-A -- may make you raise your eyebrows, but keep with it.

You'll be glad you did.

A Toast to New Beginnings...

How is it possible that so many days have passed? Life zooms by, doesn't it? Another summer bleeding into another fall, then on to winter. And here we are...

It's snowing again today. We had another record this season here in Madison, WI - a record amount of snow in December. But it's tapered off and nothing near to what we had last year. (So far, so good anyway).

For those of you who might have asked, my friend did not start his business. A frenzy of information and connections that led nowhere, in the end. Not the right time, not the right climate. Strangely, though, beautifully, it's led me to other experiences, to another friend starting her business. Being a firm believer in the idea that everything happens exactly as it should in its perfect time and proper moment, I blessed the path that I had followed and reminded myself that it would lead to where I was supposed to be. (I know I sound peaceful now, but I assure you, the message was not quite so calmly accepted at the time...).

So now I have a new, different project, interesting and affirming. And I am writing again - more intently and with distinct purpose. I have also gathered around me a group of friends and writers whom I trust and who are helping me with my current manuscript. I feel my goal of being published getting closer.

And other opportunities, too. For myself and my family. I feel an energy around us that offers hope and excitement. An interesting, amazing time. Even in the midst of chaos and uncertainty, there is an air of change and renaissance. Can you feel it?

And as for those starcards? The time may be soon. Keep an eye out...

Namaste...