Mandaris

I didn't think that we needed another Superman movie. How can we make a story about someone who is almost invincible compelling?

This is a movie that I saw because people were talking about it.

I’ve been a little bored with some of the super hero movies that have been coming out and was ok with not checking this one out in theaters.

But, there was something about it. The word that caught my interest about this movie had hope</>. Maybe just because of all the things happening in this world that just feel wrong. I’m a fan of The Boys and Invincible, but I’ve grown tired of immoral super people. We’ve seen that too often and in different ways.

The movie is refreshing in that it doesn’t take the viewer through the origins of the characters. There’s no homework of other movies and comic books that you need to know in order to enjoy this movie. If you want that, you can do it on your own time.

I feel that the movie does a great job of showing the Man in The Man of Steel. He’s multifaceted while also demonstrating a type of sincerity that I haven’t seen enough of. In other Superman films, it felt as if every problem that he’d face would be fixed by some newly discovered power. This one has to use his brain and the connections that he has with other people in order to save the day.

Ultimately, the movie shows that you do not need to be Superman to be part of making the world a better place.

Overview

Superman, a journalist in Metropolis, embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent.

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There! I said it!

This feeling that I’ve been trying to wrestle with. For some reason, I couldn’t put a name to it. My mind didn’t want to. My heart wasn’t prepared for it.

But it has been bubbling up and now I have to admit to myself.

I have heard some people saying that they enjoy some of the changes, and I’m happy for you. What I don’t like is hearing it from people who later admit that they are not using it on their primary phone.

The design team at Apple have made things worse. This new design isn’t for me as a current customer. I don’t have faith that I’ll be someone they think of in the future as I don’t know what this release gives me other than all of my current set of applications with a harder to use interface.

It is never too late to challenge yourself. In fact, I am starting now as an example for those who need it. I have decided to participate in Blaugust this year.

For anyone arriving here for the very first time Blaugust is a month-long event that takes place each August which focuses on blogging primarily and has started to include other forms of serialized content over the last several years.
Our hope is to create a nurturing environment where Veteran bloggers can help those just getting started and the cross-pollination of ideas can create something truly spectacular. Your blog gives you a permanent foothold on the Internet that you own and have complete control of, and that is a really good feeling in the midst of shifting trends.

One of the things that I’ve really enjoyed about having a blog is that I can share it with other people while still having a level of ownership. I understand that there are other tools that can slurp up the content and possibly repurpose it for things that I didn’t intend, but I’m hoping that you take these words and make your life a little better in some way.

I pride myself on being a responsible dog owner. Today, I was yelled at and accused of leaving my dog’s dropping on someone’s yard. The lady said she had a video, but it was only a picture of me walking by with my dog.

It’s made me incredibly angry to be accused of something that I didn’t do. In a weird way, I’m happy to clean up after my dog because I care about the community that I live in and want to set an example.

I understand that the lady is upset. She lives in a spot that I’ve seen many people walking their dogs through. I’m sure some of them have left something behind. I’d be angry about it as well. I was just the one face that she could direct all the anger that’s been built up.

I should just let it go.

But, I’m still angry about it.

Maybe it’s because of all the other things in life that are bleeding into this one issue. I’m not able to separate myself from this feeling.

Going to just take a bath and get back to my life.

How dare you make me feel something! I thought that this was going to be some small show that I'd only have to watch because of TV Family Time, but it really kept me engaged throughout the run.

What was interesting to me was the fact that the author of the book it is based on, Emily Jenkins, used Scrivener to help with managing the flashback scenes. It’s the same tool that I used for writing my thesis to graduate college. I’ve also got a draft of novel that will never see the light of the internet.

But back to the show, it’s kind of sad in so many ways and really hits you at the end with a twist that some could guess at but I wasn’t prepared for.

Overview

One year after a mysterious accident left her with amnesia, 17-year-old Cadence returns to Beechwood, an island off Martha's Vineyard, seeking answers. As three generations of the distinguished Sinclair family gather at their private summer utopia, no one will talk about the accident – neither her childhood friends "The Liars" nor her first love Gat, forcing her to uncover the truth herself.

I have grown tired of most superhero movies at this point. It's mostly because I don't want to see anymore gritty or realistic viewpoints about people gifted with powers beyond our imagination. It's been done. I feel that this movie is actually an answer to that. This group of people have seen what happens when that gift is squandered. They know that it's an ugly world and they rise to the occasion... eventually.

The characters in this film are well acted and I don’t remember there being a moment where I felt that something was dragged on too long. If anything, I feel it would have been welcoming to spend more time with the characters, but it’s probably for the better as we’ve had too many films and shows that try to explain everything and then lose the interest of the viewer (a.k.a. me).

The action sequences are pretty much what you would expect from this kind of film, but done well with a couple really nice cameos. This leads into the biggest flaw with the movie being that certain things just happen… because… plot?

I’m not going to say that this movie miraculously changed my feelings towards superhero movies, but it certainly has given me hope that we can see something with a little more hope in it.

Ultimately, I’m hoping for more.

Overview

After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap, seven disillusioned castoffs must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts.

"Brave" by Sara Bareilles

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Share a song that captures the feeling of being brave.

My family was listening to this repeatedly for months. So this is the first song that comes to mind.

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"Canned Heat" by Jamiroquai

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What song makes you want to dance alone in your room?

You know this boogie is for real!

Jamiroquai has so many great songs. I don't know why I haven't been keeping up with what they have been doing.

Maybe it's because I'm too busy dancing to what they already made.

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• ✨ Wins: What good or great things happened this week?

  • I got good news from a friend that I haven’t heard from in a while
  • Finished most of my work tasks

• 📌 Progress Check: How did things go with your goals from Monday?

  1. I did 10 out of the 50 pushups
  2. I stressed out about having “the right” journal
  3. I’m going to set up the same goals for next week

• 🤔 Challenges: What obstacles did you encounter, and what can you learn from them?

  • I need to post the goals somewhere so that I don’t forget and this.

• 🔄 Adjustments: Anything you’ll do differently next week? Set reminders on my phone in the hopes of keeping myself accountable.

"All Night Long" by Mary Jane Girls

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What song makes you want to stay up all night?

I'm actually not a fan of staying up late. Maybe because I'm an early riser or just getting old(er).

This song is a classic song written by Rick James. The bass riff is amazing and rocks you into slow groove.

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