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Happy Boomerang Thursday!
The initial “throw” was great, now time will tell if its return “back” to the cinema will meet expectations.
With its already existent universe (technically, its land and world), Disney is set to be one of the biggest winners of the year with the upcoming release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens this December. And remaining in the spirit of popular franchises and movies being rebooted, Disney just revealed the latest surprise in their magical portfolio at the D23 Expo 2015.
Will this adaption match the original from 1977? Realistically, no. But the hope is that it will be a fun and worthy second chapter in the movie’s warm, captivating story.
It’s fair to presume that if this asset gets out of containment, it will bring only imaginative happiness to the characters and audience alike.
Happy Monday!
Why treat Monday like a Monday?
Traditionally, it’s the beginning of the workweek. Unconventionally, it’s the beginning of the next great party.
Party Like It’s 1961!
Flying’s Hidden Future?
Cue Frank Sinatra’s, “Come Fly With Me.”
As American airports struggle to keep up with the modern and innovative designs of its architectural counterparts in foreign nations from all around the world, it appears as if the golden era of flying from the days of Pan Am and sophistication at 35,000 feet could be the creative source for a 21st century return to luxury in the skies.
Well, at least for the space where we wait to get on the plane.
It’s time to experience a hidden, closed-off terminal of JFK Airport in New York City.
(Photo by Max Touhey)
(Photo by Max Touhey)
(Photo by Max Touhey)
(Photo by Max Touhey)
(Photo by Max Touhey)
The seats are spacious and the layout is visually appealing. The lines (interior and exterior) are cool with nice dimension and the vibe is simplistically calming. More splashes of sharp colors should be added, along with more backs to seats and the area should be gadget-friendly with the latest technological features, but the basic framework is there. Even in its current form, it’s a welcomed call back to the moment in American history when flying wasn’t inherently stressful or a tornado of chaos, rudeness and sloppiness. Just the sight of this environment inspires class and a promise of a great journey and exciting escape.
Unfortunately, this gem from the past is set to be re-purposed into a fancy hotel. That’s not surprising. But going to a terminal in an airport like the one shown above in a happy mood and not trying to merely complete the taxing task of going from Point A to Point B (with layovers in Point C and D) would be rejuvenating.
It would be a smooth, worldly ride, if you will.
Dream, Try, Do Good
Is 30 the new 25? 26? 27…?
How did this happen!? I turned (gulp) 30 this morning. This day always seemed so far off on the horizon that it was barely visible. The past few days, weeks and months have been increasingly overwhelming. To say it’s been like an out-of-body experience would be pretty accurate.
Now I know how a new ghost feels.
We all have goals we strive to achieve by certain ages in our lives, yet it’s interesting how quickly we forget how old we are when we reach these milestones or have a special, serendipitous moment. Everything else loses focus. It’s a little bit of a phenomenon. 30 is 30, which is just a number, except that’s it’s the most introspective number of them all. This is a transitional age that has the power to turn us on a dime and that’s a good thing. The next chapter always needs to be written with the same enthusiasm and unexpected expectations as the last with each new challenge, opportunity and chase towards a dream.
Saying goodbye to your 20s and welcoming your 30s, it feels a lot like this.
Boy Meets World for the win.
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