We each take many paths in life and learn from all that’s around us. Learn something on one area of life and cross over to another. Here are three nuggets that crossover for me between Highland Dance competitions and filmmaking: 1. “Dance Beautifully” Does Not Necessarily Mean “Dance Standard” The closer you dance in a […]
Inspiration at the Movies: My Neighbor Totoro
“I’m not scared at all.” – Mei (My Neighbor Totoro, 1988) How young children (claim to) have no fear of the unknown! Especially when a big sister or brother challenges them to be fearful of something that they know a little more about. Mei’s declaration reminds me how much we learn to fear the unknown […]
Inspiration at the Movies: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
“Soon we must all face the choice between what is is right and what is easy.” – Dumbledore (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, 2005) These words ring so true when I think of eating: choosing between what is healthy and what is fast-n-easy. Whoah… that’s a hard one! Yet, I’m not sure that […]