Sea Mammals, News and abuse

I'm always a sucker for a good documentary and the new film that NatGeo channel is showing right now on the fate, plight and habits of the Blue Whale did not disappoint. Highlights include beautiful footage of blue whales up close and personal. Also footage of scientists posing as customers at a seafood market where whale meat is sold in Japan. Because they are mammals, their meat is highly prized and resembles beef. That had never occurred to me, and even more, I'm inspired to end whale hunting once and for all.
Japan, Norway and Iceland all support whale hunts for research, and this doc reveals that Japan imported whale meat from North American waters, one no-no, and also that they speared a rare hybrid whale for their endeavors.

On a similar note, PETA is launching a huge campaign to stop the bludgeoning of baby seals in Canada in conjunction with the proposed 2010 Olympics. Check out their website to get active, write a letter to the Olympic Committee to get them to see the light. As much as I love Canada for being progressive in many respects, they really can't be taken seriously in my eyes, Morrissey's and countless others until they stop this senseless, bloody slaughter and I said as much in my letter sent yesterday.

Write a letter, get active. It's free, and makes you feel good while accomplishing your personal and universal goals!

sick days in the summer

There's arguably nothing worse than a summer cold. Everyone else you know is frolicking around enjoying the last lazy days of summer while you are stuck inside trying to get well again.
Thus was how my week began, a sore throat and sinus headache, most likely caused by lack of substantial breakfasts and working overtime.
The best thing about being sick, anytime, is taking advantage of all those movies you've DVR'd. Movies that your boyfriend would never, in a million years, attempt to enjoy.
This week I finally got to watch Romi and Michelle: In the Beginning which I had recorded months ago and was not disappointed. I now have a new-found appreciation for Katherine Heigl who does a wicked job of playing a major air-head. Kudos!I also had a second-viewing of Reality Bites, which was just as good as the 1st, and the original 1970's version of Invasion of the Body Snatchers with very handsome Donald Sutherland.
So I apologize for not keeping up with my blogs this week, but rest-assured I was getting some much-needed rest and quality viewing time while on my couch.

Cats of Mirikitani

If you can't decide what movie to rent this weekend, Cats of Mirikitani is a great pick.
This movie focuses on a homeless Japanese man who makes a living as an artist in New York City. A woman made a documentary about his life, tracking down lost family and friends and truly making a diference to this man's life. This wacky little man is quite a character, and it makes you realize how little one needs in life. I don't want to give much away. This is a tear-jerker folks, in a good way, so make sure you have tissues on hand.