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I just checked my blog and now it say I have 539 views on my Blog. this is a big accomplishment for me so I would like celebrate it with another video. this time its one about musicals that reminds us why we like to go the theater. It is from the musical The Addams Family Based on the classic TV series and the movies

Standing Tall

For the last couple of months I have been expressing myself with article based on my own point of view. So to try something different I would like to share my feelings through a poem that a I just wrote.

Standing Tall

By Diego Guarderas

  I’m writing a poem

Just a little poem

Just little awesome, poem

Just a little, awesome, kickass poem

That talks about my feelings in the last couple of days

I’m going to grade it,

I give it an  A, for awesomeness,

now I have joke for you,

It’s a very a funny joke,

I wrote  it just for you

Knock, knock, who’s  there, You're there!

Ok it’s not really funny. It at a mistakes

Like all some many things it just a big mistake

But I did again, and again everyday

And I’m still standing tall

How did all this happen?

All the mistakes that we did

And all the wrong choices

And all of the things we should have improved

But it’s all right now

Because we’re all just humans and that’s nobody fault

And mistakes is a part of our human nature too,

Because there is no point crying over  spilled milk,

You just do it over and over again until you get it right

Because we all make mistakes everyday, everytime

And I am still standing tall.

I don’t really blame you,

This is me being honest,

Even if I feel you hurt my feelings

And chopped them into a thousand pieces

And put those thousand pieces in paper bag

And put that paper bag in an bigger paper bag

And Fed that bigger paper bag to a pack of starving pit bulls

All these thoughts sure make a beautiful mind

And if you had not hurt me, i might not have written them.

So I’m happy for you. Even if I’m hurt

Because of that now I have an angry poem and

I am still standing tall

You can leave if you want to; I think I want to be left alone

Maybe you will find a better person that I am

By the way that was me being sarcastic

You totally felt for that, I think you did

Maybe I’ll just have some red velvet cheesecake

Oh my God!!

This red Velvet cheesecake just taste so good

It  is so sweet and creamy and it tickles in my mouth. Maybe you should have some too

Oh no wait you can’t because you’re not even here

So I will keep on tasting it just to make you feel bad

Because If I am kind mad with you and

I’m still standing tall

What time is it? I don’t have a clue

Oh crap it’s kind of late and there’s still a lot of work to be done

I made another mistake’ but it’s ok

Because it’s not your mistakes

’ and you’re mistakes kind of suck

I have a lot writing that has to be done

And a lot of reading that also has be done

Just like this song I just wrote

And I did it by myself because after all

I’m still standing tall

Even if you’re not reading I’m still standing tall

When you are leaving I’m still standing tall

Oh baby I m still standing tall

Standing tall

Standing tall

Standing tall

A World Without Superheroes By Diego Guarderas

It was the year 1974 and a lot of people were waiting long hours in line so they could purchase a ticket for the movie theater. That was the year when “Superman: The Movie” was released in theaters worldwide. It started Christopher Revee as Superman. The film was acclaimed by critic’s audiences everywhere. It was said that that it was the first time anyone had ever seen a classic fictional character be brought back to life for a modern audience. Now we look back at the present time where many other superheroes have made the great leap form the comics to the film industry. Some have just hade their first live action film released for the first time, such as the 2002 film Spider -Man based on the popular character from Marvel Comics. Other superheroes have been turn into a movie franchises such as Batman and Batman Begins based on the Dc comics character which restarted the franchise rather than continuing the original series. Now in 2011 there is so much to look forward to in the movie industry, with new superheroes getting their first start in a live action film genre like Thor or Green Lantern there because there is a demand by the audience to continue producing films based on characters so many of us grew up with. The world of Superheroes and comics have never seen a greater time like right now where they are being accepted and welcomed by all audiences that are ready  for the magic and excitement that comes from the CGI and the  special effect that can bring to life the world of  superheroes. But before hitting the big screen; comics started out as simple monthly magazines you could buy in a store for just five cents. My grandfather told me that he was a witness of the birth of the comic industry.  Back then people did not seen  the possibility of a movie made based on a comic character, because it was either too expensive or too impossible to create and people thought comic books were just  for kids. Back in my grandfathers time; comic adaptations were of much older superheroes such as Flash Gordon or The Phantom. These are characters who are barely are seen at all. These characters were presented back then as film series. This meant that every month or week the audience would pay to see a part of a movie and they would have returned the following week to see the continuation and ending of the film. Superheroes’ have come a long way from comics and short films; this leads to my second point. What is it about the super hero that makes them so popular for kids and young adults today? Maybe it is because superheroes reflect the best of the world around us. Sometimes you can feel yourself with difficulties in life like Spiderman and the Batman have in their stories and other times you can relate to the Hulk or The X Men because you feel like an outsider. If you want to feel good you can think of Superman or Captain America who reflect the best of people and inspire us to be good human beings with the world.  Wonder Woman shows us that there is no difference or prejudice when it comes to a male or female superhero role models. Superheroes are an important part of our lives, they inspire us and bring out the best in all of us and make us strive to become better people. If we lived in a world without heroes we would not have popular fictitious characters we could relate to. So whether it is Batman, Spiderman, Iron Man, Wonder Woman, or any other character it does not matter as long as there are Superheroes in the world of media and it is good to see them reflect the good nature we all have in us. So let’s look forward the new generation of Superheroes that come to life in the movie world through new interest from fans and audiences alike, because right now superheroes are the best of all of us and they are part of our everyday life.

Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein

Here for no particular reason is a short poem by famous children’s author Shel Silverstein. Its called Where the Sidewalk Ends

There is a place where the sidewalk ends
And before the street begins,
And there the grass grows soft and white,
And there the sun burns crimson bright,
And there the moon-bird rests from his flight
To cool in the peppermint wind.

Let us leave this place where the smoke blows black
And the dark street winds and bends.
Past the pits where the asphalt flowers grow
We shall walk with a walk that is measured and slow,
And watch where the chalk-white arrows go
To the place where the sidewalk ends.

Yes we'll walk with a walk that is measured and slow,
And we'll go where the chalk-white arrows go,
For the children, they mark, and the children, they know
The place where the sidewalk ends.

The Alien Movie Formula

                                          
                                           Back in 1982

                                                                                 Today in 2011

                                        

A couple of days ago a saw a movie trailer for a film called “Battle: Los Angeles”.  The following day I saw a trailer for another movie coming out next week called “Paul”. What did these two movies have in common?

Very Late 100 Celebration

A couple of days ago I checked my blog and notice that my visitor’s number had grown to 101. Even thought I might have missed the 100 record of the blog visit I think the current number is still very good. I am very pleased that I had a 100 record break since started my blog. Therefor I would like to celebrate this event with a nice video of fireworks. I am talking about the shine lights in the sky fireworks. Not the Katy Perry music video that they play all day long on the radio. But I should post that one too it is very amusing. So here for you delight enjoy a video of fireworks !!

Trees By Alfred Joyce Kilmer

Here is a short but lovely poem by famous writer Alfred Joyce Kilmer. Enjoy :Trees

Trees

I think that I shall never see     A poem as lovely as a tree.     A tree whose hungry mouth is prest     Against the earth's sweet flowing breast;     A tree that looks at God all day,     And lifts her leafy arms to pray;     A tree that may in Summer wear     A nest of robins in her hair;     Upon whose bosom snow has lain;     Who intimately lives with rain.     Poems are made by fools like me,     But only God can make a tree.

The Feathered Pillow

They say that the only true thing to fear is fear itself. But what happens when it is the fear of the unknown. When it is a fear that comes from something unexpected… like a feathered pillow as in the  classic story of fear of the unknown by famous Latin American Author Horacio Quiroga. It is called :

The Feathered Pillow

Her entire honeymoon gave her hot and cold shivers. A blond, angelic, and timid young girl, the childhood fancies she had dreamed about being a bride had been chilled by her husband's rough character. She loved him very much, nonetheless, although sometimes she gave a light shudder when, as they returned home through the streets together at night, she cast furtive glances at the impressive stature of her Jordan, who had been silent for an hour. He, for his part, loved her profoundly but never let it be seen. 

The Adopted Son: By Guy De Maupassant

Some days ago I read a very interesting short story by Guy de Maupassant. He is one of my favorite European writer’s.  He was famous for his ability to tell short and amusing stories.  Now I would like to share that Story with you.  This is:  The Adopted Son.

The two cottages stood beside each other at the foot of a hill near a little seashore resort. The two peasants labored hard on the unproductive soil to rear their little ones, and each family had four.

Before the adjoining doors a whole troop of urchins played and tumbled about from morning till night. The two eldest were six years old, and the youngest were about fifteen months; the marriages, and afterward the births, having taken place nearly simultaneously in both families.

The two mothers could hardly distinguish their own offspring among the lot, and as for the fathers, they were altogether at sea. The eight names danced in their heads; they were always getting them mixed up; and when they wished to call one child, the men often called three names before getting the right one.

When all hell is broke loose on earth

The rumbling began, impatient, low, shivering walls, trembling cup and platter

In nervous crockery nudge and chatter. Hanging planters commenced to sway.

The rumble went away...then magnified, returned when muscular Vesuvius flexed

and boomed with startled glances cast. Dishes fell from shelves to crash and shatter

on the floor. As the volcano flared ascendant, water in garden fountains ebbed and

died, one last living jet to heaven sent.

From the Poem: The Last Days of Pompeii, by Don Gray

  

The time of changes

If you would attain to what you are not yet, you must always be displeased by what you are.  For where you are pleased with yourself there you have remained.  Keep adding, keep walking, and keep advancing. 

Saint Augustine

 I would like to make a special announcement on the future changes on this blog. First I would like to thank all my followers who read my blog. It could not be much of a blog if someone was not reading it.

As some life projects developed themselves they become a lot greater than what we could have expected. When that happens we have to change the way and the style we used to had on our former work so that we can live up to our own new works standards. Therefore my blog will no longer be entirely based around The James Bond Franchise. As of now I am going to star blogging on a variety of subjects. From world wide Subjects to movies, and any article I can find as an interesting subject to blog about. When I started this blog I had very few ideas on what to start a blog about, and a James Bond theme seemed like an easy choice. It has been a while and now I feel motivate to talk about more than just a common subject and expand. I am not saying I will stop writing James bond articles, just that I will be adding more things for more subjects. After all what it the meaning of Think it, Write it, Share it if it not more inner thoughts that just one based on a simple subject? I thank my followers and hope that this a new great step on a blog

Bond Girls Documentary

As a special dedication to the Bond Girls from the 007 franchise, I would like to share this special documentary about the Bond Girls from the past and the present. Presented by Maryam d'Abo, the Bond Girl from 1987 film, The Living Daylights. She interview several of the actresses that have played this role thought out the years and what it means to be part of this elite group.

To see the rest of this documentary follow the link below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2gzrOZs3LA

Shaken, not stirred

 As a special treat form the James Bond iconic film moments, I would like to share this 007-martin recipe from the movie Casino Royale.

Try it out and enjoy

The Vesper

This martini appeared in the very first novel, Casino Royale.   It is Bond's own invention.  Here is the recipe:

3 measures of Gordon's Gin

1 measure of vodka

1/2 measure Kina Lillet vermouth

Shake it very well until its ice cold; pour into a deep champagne glass.  Garnish with a slice of lemon peel.

For your Eyes and Ears Only

James Bond: “You didn't think I'd miss this performance, did you?”

From The Living Daylights’   1987

You know that a good 007 movie does not start until you see the amazing opening or the music score that comes with it. Every James Bond film has been recognized for their iconic openings. It has become one of the most famous trademarks of every James Bond film.  Every 007 opening Montague has something unique that sets it apart from the others. Every item there is news of a new 007 movie in the making we know we can expect a new opening scene in the works.  I think it is hard not to think of a specific opening act without the singer of the James Bond theme Song. Paul McCarty performed the opening Song to Live and Let Die perfectly. And I can’t imagine Goldfinger, Diamonds are forever and Moonraker sang by anyone else than Shirley Bassey.  I like the classic theme openings form the Sean Connery film s of James Bond. But my favorite opening would have to be You Know my Name. From the 2006 film Casino Royale. Mostly because I felt there was something new and fresh in the entire opening Montague.  The past Bond films have usually features some silhouette of an attractive girl dancing around with a gun. The Casino Royale Intro had none of this; it focused on the themes of the Daniel Craig being James Bond at the beginning of his career and showed what a 00 agent represent with the clever used of card themes. I like the song recorded by Chris Cornell because even the Lyrics were memorable.  I don’t think I could not recognize a James Bond film without a song called You Know my Name.

Do you have a favorite James Bond Theme Song? If you do let me know !

A Bond For Every Generation

There have been countless films about James Bond. But every decade brings a new actor to takes his own style in the character.  As the years go on times change so does the times and style of the Bond world. It seems he never ages but in realty every James Bond is special in their particular style. Form the Sean Connery Bond, and the recent Daniel Craig version of the character there is always new spin or look on Bond. But one thing remains for sure and common about the character, his love for fancy drinks and pretty girls. I personally have always liked the classic Sean Connery performance of James Bond.  From what I researched about his performance of James Bond, is that it remained very close to the actual character of the classic novels from Ian Fleming.  I saw his characteristic of Bond as straight face man who is not afraid of danger and does not hesitate to kill his enemies if necessary.  As of modern actor in the franchise, I liked Pierce Brosnan’s performance also because he was the first actor I saw in a James Bond film before the classic films. I think that the current James Bond Actor Daniel Craig is so far one of the best James Bond I have seen in a while. He gives the character of James Bond a trait of realism and makes him look like an average person. He can be heard and he can fall in love. He is no different from anyone else.  He gave a sense of humanity to the character of James Bond that I don’t think I had seen since the early Bond films and that is why I think that Daniel Craig is so far a great James Bond actor next to Sean Connery.

Do you have a favorite James Bond Actor? If you do tell me or vote for him on my blog poll

Shirley Bassey Moonraker

May the Best Bond Win

This poll ends 3/15/11

poll

Once a Bond Girl always a Bond Girl

“James Bond: Don't worry. I'm not supposed to be here either.
Honey Ryder: Are you looking for shells too?
James Bond: No, I'm just looking.

How could we not remember a woman of striking beauty without a name as Honey Rider or Pussy Galore? Since the first Bond Film and the first book there has always been a leading woman who has played a vital role as the companion to the Secret Service agent. They can play a very different role on any James bond Stories. Sometimes as companion or as the new object of affection other times they are an undercover agent like him fighting for the same cause. There have been many different Bond Girls in all the James Bond Movies. Personally, I have always loved the Bond girls that started in The 60’s Bond film series. My favorite Bond girl would have to be Honey Rider, the first memorable Bond Girl. She was played by Ursula Andress. There is just a moment of magic and amazement every time she appears in her white bikini scene in the 1962 film Dr No. I think the 60s Bond Girls have a charm that cannot be found in the film actresses of the present. It is a natural beauty that makes the early movies memorable. Pussy Galore is another popular bond girl that lives to her name, portrayed by Honor Blackman. She was leading Bond Girl in the 1964 film Goldfinger. She had different characteristic from previous Bond girls in Past 007 films. She began as an allied of the movies main antagonist and later turned to help Bond succeed in his mission. Perhaps the most distinguished characteristic of Pussy Galore is that she is not a typical helpless Bond girl. She was a martial arts expert and was capable of going hand to hand with James Bond a quality that makes her equal to any male adventurer counterpart.
Which is your Favorite Bond Girl, and why?

The Birth of an Icon and the Legacy of an Author

“You only live twice:
Once when you're born
And once when you look death in the face."
— Ian Fleming (You Only Live Twice

Before we viewed the movies or played the James Bond related video games, there was a man. Ian Fleming will always be remembered as the man who created James Bond. Ian Fleming was born in May Fair, London on May 28, 1908. From what I researched about him, most of his literary work was based on his own experience in World War II where he served at a first lieutenant to the Royal Naval. The character of James Bond was based on different spies of that time that were known for their undercover operations behind enemy lines’. I think that many writers base their work on their own experience or knowledge about their personal lives because they feel that what they know is the only true motivation they can have when they are writing. Also, because the characters they based their ideas on become a true and personal creation that is solely inspired by them. When Ian Fleming died on August 12, 1964 he had only written twelve James Bond novels at that time, but many authors have gone to write their own novels based on his character. Therefore the character of 007 is immortal and keeps on living from the work of other authors becoming more than a private creation. What do you think? Can a single author be responsible for creating a character and a story that has inspired other authors for more than 50 years?

License to Blog

“A dry martini Shaken, not stirred.”
“Do you expect me to talk? No I expect you die. ”
“The name’s Bond, James Bond.”
Every time you here these popular catchphrases we know their meanings are related to one of the greatest film franchises ever produced. The story themes of espionage and secret agents became a pop culture phenomenal because of this character. There are a lot spy films that owe their success to the one that started it all. I am talking about James Bond; Secret Agent 007. His name has become a big pop culture icon that represents all the things that reminds us why we love to see a movie about spies. With amazing gadgets, women of great beauty, and unforgettable villains with dreams of world domination this is all just a day in the life and the world of James Bond. You can always be guaranteed that a new mission full of adventure is waiting for the most famous secret agent in the world. MGM Studios, the major distributors of James Bond Films recently announced a yearlong celebration in honor of the 50th anniversary of the James Bond franchise. And what better way to start an earlier celebration than with a blog that pays tribute to all the excitement and thrills that James Bond represents.