I have a problem I am trying to solve.  I’ve been publishing The Nancy News (letter) for nearly 15 years.  The circulation is nearly 16,000 going to folks as far away as Sydney, Australia and Dublin, Ireland.  The only problem that I see is that my staff and I have been so productive that we haven’t been able to get out as many issues as originally intended! But in the scheme of things, when I look at what would really constitute a “problem” for me, The Simpsons not getting renewed or having permanent laryngitis, I guess I don’t really have much of a problem here!

Don’t know if you all have had a chance to see some of the amazing animated films out there.  There are a couple that truly have me hooked. Bolt and Wall-E.  LOVE, LOVE, LOVED THEM!  The heart of each film is in the story.  They are pure examples of what makes a successful movie, both box office and artistically.  I think Bolt is one of the most inspiring pups ever animated and John Travolta’s nuances as the voice of Bolt makes you wish you had a tail!  And Andrew Stanton and Ben Burtt bring the heart and soul to life in this film with very little voice contribution.  The star of this movie is truly “sound” as Ben Burtt brilliantly contributes.  I was touched and awed by this little gem of a film.  And one more suggested viewing, if you haven’t had a chance to see it: go see Slumdog Millionaire. I knew it was special when I first saw it and have seen it 3 times since.  Extraordinary filmmaking.  Catapulting story.  Passionate and “whole-cloth” performances.  I am not a critic.  I just love good movies that demonstrate competence and inspire us to change for the better.

And finally, with this new year…make it 2000-and-MINE!   Do everything you can to be the best YOU, you can be!

Flourish, prosper, do well!

For the Nonce,
Nancy