by Alica McKenna Johnson | Nov 18, 2011 | Foreign Film Friday
Amalie Amelie was my first French movie, and I feel in love with Audrey Tautou as an actress. Charming is a perfect description. This movie is so sweet and we see such a lovely growth arch in the characters. It’s also quirky and fun. This is a movie that has made my...
by Alica McKenna Johnson | Nov 16, 2011 | Wise Witty and Wacky Wednesday
“Scared and sacred are spelled with the same letters. Awful proceeds from the same root word as awesome. Terrify and terrific. Every negative experience holds the seed of transformation.” – Alan Cohen I am my own worst enemy. It is my fear of failing...
by Alica McKenna Johnson | Nov 14, 2011 | Music and Musings Monday
Create Diversity Tip Seven: We are all people. As you read books, watch movies, and research, you will realize we are all people. We want to be happy and safe. What creates happiness and safety is different for everyone. Some people want to travel, a family, riches,...
by Alica McKenna Johnson | Nov 11, 2011 | Uncategorized
Calendar Girls I love this movie! It’s such a beautiful story of friendship and pushing yourself past your boundaries and fears. And I have to say When ever I watch this movie I’m not as afraid of growing older. These are amazingly beautiful woman, full of...
by Alica McKenna Johnson | Nov 9, 2011 | Wise Witty and Wacky Wednesday
“The worst loneliness is to not be comfortable with yourself.” – Mark Twain I like validation, most people do, but I find that without the validation of others I have trouble believing something about myself to be true. I was a good student. I know...