Random Ramblings #38: The Hunger Games – Some Practical Afterthoughts

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Every Friday we’ll take a break from topical posts and will post some random personal thoughts.  — A Cuppa Joe - Random Ramblings from a Fellow Struggler Last Friday I posted some thoughts on The Hunger Games, a film generating large revenues and no small amount of national discussions. Not having seen it when I posted (it was opening that day) and now having watched it with my family last night, I’m left with some pretty strong impressions. It’s a disturbing story, hands down. Parents especially will find it hard to digest Continue Reading

Random Ramblings #37: The Hunger Games – New Film, Old Concept

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Every Friday we’ll take a break from topical posts and will post some random personal thoughts.  — The Hunger Games - New Film, Old Concept Few things grab attention more quickly than a public scuffle. You remember how it went in Junior High. Someone yells “Fight!” and all other business stops, heads turn, crowds gather. We never seem to outgrow it, hence our fascination with public feuds, ongoing debates, or celebrity splits. Say what you like about our evolution from primal to sophisticated, we still love a good brawl. So Continue Reading