The Namesake

This afternoon I went to the movies for the first time in a longtime. The friend I was with had already seen the movie but was willing and in fact wanted to see the movie again.

The movie is the story of two generations of Indians (from India) and the intricate and wonderfully complex and rich dynamics of their relationships. I loved watching the changes and maturation of each of the characters.

Gogol the son finally understands the reason for his name and appreciates the life changing experience of his father which lead his dad to give him the name. This is a powerful story of family and it portrays each character with depth and compassion.

I loved the film.

Richard

New Beginnings

I recently put together a photo calendar titled "New Beginnings" and when I finished I realized God in His mercy is continually giving me the opportunity to "start over".

As I finish the school year and begin my summer vacation I know that God is opening up yet another door for me to walk through and grow in my relationship with Him. I want to spend some quality time with my parents and other members of my family over the next few months.

From time to time I'll share my adventures and thoughts on what I'm reading and exploring.

Richard