Guardians of the Galaxy – Movie Review

When you take five misfit aliens, great CGI, experienced actors, a touch of adult humor, an action filled story based on a comic book, and set it to clips of 1970′s pop-songs, you get a fun romp though an alternate movieverse.

I walked into this film without any familiarity with the two comic book series it is based on, and perhaps I am lucky. Without any preconceptions as to storyline, plot, or characters, I could sit back and enjoy the ride, and what a ride it was.
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We Don’t Have the Time Our Parents Did. Really?

I recently talked to a neighbor about his surprise over the variety of activities I do, like skiing, boating, home improvements, etc. in addition to working and being a parent. He asked how I knew and did so much. I responded that, like my parents, if I did not know something I could learn it, and he could too. He responded, “I just do not have the time my parents did.” Continue reading