Today’s our “breather” day…we took the day off, and have no films until tonight, so we’ve spent the day sleeping in, relaxing, and doing a few errands. I got my hair chopped off and finished off the last little bit of work for my international business course while Nellie confirmed all the reservations for our upcoming Rockies trip. Tomorrow it’s back to work during the day and films each night (‘cept Friday) and then I’m back at school for a week. Once I’m back I’ll have to investigate what to see and do between Banff and Jasper.

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After a friend mentioned the Atlantic Film Festival I had a look at the website. I wish they’d had the festival when I lived there. Or maybe they did and I just didn’t pay attention to stuff like that. Or I didn’t have the money anyway. Or I didn’t appreciate festival-type films. Anyway, if anyone in Halifax reads this, I’d encourage you to see a few films and support the festival. Just be sure to skip Candy.

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Am I the only one who was repulsed by the network news coverage of what felt like…well, like nostalgia for 9/11? Not for the attacks themselves, obviously, but for the newsworthiness of that day? News networks seem to look back at September 11, 2001 as their finest hour, and can’t wait to hit the replay button whenever the opportunity — especially an anniversary — presents itself.
[tags]quiet time, atlantic film festival, 9/11 nostalgia[/tags]