As far as kickball today went, I saw something that I unfortunately haven't seen in a while. That was the Joe slow motion dive. For those of you who have never seen it, it basically is a highlight reel showcasing great hair and moves. I was fortunate enough to see it on several occasions and man was it beautiful. Our team, which was a mix of Team Awesome and Team Mall Madness, was unable to come up with a single victory in the tournament...essentially coming in dead last out of 4 teams. I think we just let the other teams win...at least thats what I am going to continue to tell myself. All in all, I think we raised 500 dollars for Cancer research which is awesome.
Now after a weekend that was filled with 80's gear, crazy outfits, rooftop beverages, and the kickball tournament on the National Mall, I watched a phenomenal movie today called Henry Poole is Here. Now, normally I wouldn't go into a long discussion about a movie, but I believe this movie achieves something that is uncommonly difficult in the film industry. It is a spiritual movie with the power to emotionally touch anyone who watches it, irregardless of your faith belief. The movie doesn't necessarily say that any religious beliefs are real, but more so that the belief itself is real.
In a nutshell, I think the movie lends itself to a discussion on whether or not things happen for a reason, and more importantly what that reason could be. The movie challenges the reasoning behind actions and events in a way that makes the watcher feel comfort in the idea that by looking at situation in a different manner, perhaps there could be resolution. Not a sermon...just a suggestion.
(spacing was for you jb)
