A rare thing happened yesterday, I have seen one of the movies nominated for Best Picture, the lovely, charming, quiet, and raw Juno(and read Alice’s hysterical and spot on post about Jason Bateman in the movie.) I also keep toying with the idea of seeing Atonement, but keep chickening out because it looks heart wrenching, and plus I’ve not read it yet. But, it arrived yesterday from PBS , so I’ve bumped it to next up in the “to read” pile, I may see it in the theaters yet.

On a related Oscar themed side note, like many I was saddened to hear about Heath Ledger’s death. He has long been one of my favorite actors, and a perennial member of “my list”. May his Memory be Eternal.

And, on that note, I also learned yesterday of the death of one of my internet acquaintances. He was quiet and kind, and like Jacob had wrestled greatly with God, and I know that the angelic choir rejoiced greatly when he became Orthodox. Now, I pray that he is singing with them. Godspeed and Memory Eternal, Thomas.