The Letter That Never Came

Dearest Children,

Since we have been abroad, we have missed you all so very much. Certain events have compelled us to extend our travels. One day, when you are older, you will learn about the people we've befriended, and the dangers we have faced. At times the world can seem an unfriendly and sinister place, but believe us when we say there is much more good in it than bad. All you have to do is look hard enough. And what might seem to be a series of unfortunate events, may in-fact be the first steps of a journey. We hope to have you back in our arms soon, but in case this letter arrives before our return, know that we love you. It fills us with pride to know that no matter what happens in this life, that you will take care of each other with kindness, and bravery, and selflessness as you always have. And remember one thing and never forget it - that no matter where you are, know that as long as you have each other, you have your family, and you are home.

Your loving parents

Caspian is Coming

"To know what would have happened, child? No. Nobody is ever told that. But anyone can find out what will happen. If you go back to the others now, and wake them up, and tell them that you have seen me again, and that you must all get up at once and follow me - what will happen? There is only one way of finding out." -Aslan, Prince Caspian

The Bourne Ultimatum

I just got back a short while ago from seeing The Bourne Ultimatum. My brother and his wife came over earlier to ask if any of us wanted to hang out with them this evening and go see it, so of couse I went. I loved the first two and was really looking forward to this one coming out, and I was not disappointed! I don't really want to say much about it, as it's still fairly new, and I don't want to spoil it for anyone. I think I might need to watch it again, as we didn't arrive at the theater when we meant to, which meant the only seats available were the ones directly underneath the screen. Since sitting in that section to watch that type of movie is usually a guaranteed prescription for a headache, I think a second viewing at some point in the near future is and will be in order.

The only thing spoilerish in nature that I will say is that there is one sequence of events that takes place in Tangiers, Northern Morocco. The characters run around in the Medina; all of the action takes place there, and it gives a rather good and accurate depiction of how the streets of the city of Fes were put together. As I watched the screen, I had a rather hard time containing my excitement as I saw it, for it was as if I'd stepped back into Morocco. One of the characters said, 'Sukran,' (translated: 'Thank you') and my automatic response was to silently think, 'Bla gmil!' (translated: 'You're welcome'). It's what comes from taking a class in Arabic. It was then that I wished I'd had someone from my team nearby, for no one else would have understood my excitement. Here everyone else behind me was gasping and oohing and aahing at the action in the scene, and I was getting excited over a word. ;-)

Anyway, go see it! It's awesome!