Children of Men is Cool

Nelly and I took a little time this weekend to go see Children of Men, which turned out to be a rather good idea. It's an interesting and thoughtful movie. Now usually that means there will be a ton of exposition and a lot of boring quasi-philosophical narration. But Children tells its story deftly and the details of this crazy mixed-up future-world seem to flow out naturally from a great script.

The one thing I would say is that, if you are receptive to the movie when you see it, you should prepare yourself for some strange dreams. This movie hews to our reality so closely that when it raises its unanswerable questions its effects are fairly chilling.

Word of the Day: Triage

I was just talking to a friend of mine online. In describing my work I used the word triage. I don't know why, it just felt like the right word. I was a little concerned that it might be a misuse, considering the heavy dose of hospital-related TV shows Nelly and I watch. However, after looking it up online, I think it's pretty appropriate.

the system of prioritizing patients in an emergency situation in which there are a great number of injured or ill.

It's an apt metaphor for my situation these days. It's funny how this sort of thing just kinda blows up on you.

Roomba

I got Nelly a Roomba for Christmas. Here's a video of it in all its glory.



It's adorable! And it does a great job cleaning up.