From Wikipedia: Film noir (/nwɑːr/; French: [film nwaʁ]) is a cinematic term used primarily to describe stylish Hollywood crime dramas, particularly t From Wikipedia: Film noir (/nwɑːr/; French: [film nwaʁ]) is a cinematic term used primarily to describe stylish Hollywood crime dramas, particularly those that emphasize cynical attitudes and motivations. The 1940s and 1950s are generally regarded as the "classic period" of American film noir. Film noir of this era is associated with a low-key, black-and-white visual style that has roots in German Expressionist cinematography. Many of the prototypical stories and much of the attitude of classic noir derive from the hardboiled school of crime fiction that emerged in the United States during the Great Depression.
This is so much more than a “coffee table” book with GORGEOUS photos from Classic Films. ...more
In 2004, Frank Warren printed out 3,000 postcards and invited people to share a secret with him, anonymously, by writing it on one of these postcards In 2004, Frank Warren printed out 3,000 postcards and invited people to share a secret with him, anonymously, by writing it on one of these postcards and mailing it to him.
The secret could be about regret, fear, betrayal, desire, confession, or a childhood humiliation. Reveal anything-as long as it is true and you have never shared it with anyone before. Be brief. Be legible. Be creative.
The response was overwhelming.
And, some of these postcards are shared in this book-perfect as a coffee table book-as you can look over the postcards a bit at a time, or all over the course of an hour...
I feel like I attended a FASCINATING “art exhibit” this afternoon with my GR friend, Dita, who discovered and recommended this book...Thank You, Dita!
As the book says...”Human emotions can be unique and universal at the same time”. And, this collection certainly illustrates that! ...more
I LOVED the author's other book, "All You Could Ask For" and highly recommend reading that one, even if this wasn't one of your favorites!I LOVED the author's other book, "All You Could Ask For" and highly recommend reading that one, even if this wasn't one of your favorites!...more
On Feb. 17th, Nancy Ludwig, a Northwest Airlines flight attendant, checked into room 354 at the Airport Hilton, in Romulus, MI. and was brutally rapedOn Feb. 17th, Nancy Ludwig, a Northwest Airlines flight attendant, checked into room 354 at the Airport Hilton, in Romulus, MI. and was brutally raped and murdered. On Feb. 18th, I checked into the same hotel, as I was also a Northwest flight attendant at that time, and was greeted by Northwest Airlines management who ushered us into a conference room to tell us the horrible news before we would hear it on TV. The book talked about how Nancy was on an "Add" pattern, where she travels by herself, and switches from plane to plane and from crew to crew. I had just taken the airport shuttle with my crew and another flight attendant, who was on an "Add" pattern and after we were told the news, we insisted on walking her to her room to make sure the room was empty, and that she was safely bolted in, before my crew member and I, went to one of our assigned rooms...(we decided to share one, that night). I will always remember that the flight attendant that we escorted was given the last room on the first hallway of the L-shaped hall, and that we could all see the room where Nancy had been murdered, at the end of the second hallway, which formed the L. We asked her, if she wanted to go back down to the front desk to ask for another room, as we would escort her back down, and her reply was "no, there is no room that I would feel safer in than this one, with all of the investigators, just a few doors away." We checked her room and bid her goodnight. I watched the case turn cold, and be featured on shows such as "Unsolved Mysteries", over the years so when I heard that the case had finally been solved, I had to read the book. Now I know the names of the men and women we saw processing the scene that night. I also, know the name of the killer. Although I will always cringe when I find out that my assigned room for the night is next to a stairwell, at least now I can rest a little bit easier knowing that Nancy's killer has been found. The book jumps around a lot, and is sometimes hard to follow, but it's a night that I will NEVER forget, and reading it has brought me some peace. ...more
A successful restaurant owner shares his philosophy on how to run a successful business and motivate employees similar to the "lead with luv" techniquA successful restaurant owner shares his philosophy on how to run a successful business and motivate employees similar to the "lead with luv" techniques that were used at Souththwest Airlines, prior to the retirement of Herb and Colleen. Even if you are not in the restaurant business you can learn the difference between good customer service and true hospitality!...more
A small book that makes a big impact on you..I read it in one sitting! I loved the quote at the end of the book: Regret for things we did can be tempeA small book that makes a big impact on you..I read it in one sitting! I loved the quote at the end of the book: Regret for things we did can be tempered with time; it is regret for things we did not do that is inconsolable.........more
I had the pleasure of meeting this very humble man, and was glad to have the opportunity to thank him for sharing his story, of what it was like to "lI had the pleasure of meeting this very humble man, and was glad to have the opportunity to thank him for sharing his story, of what it was like to "live through" an airline incident, as the person behind the throttles.
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