When I dropped my son off for his first ever day of preschool last week I cried a bit, but as my husband is quick to point out, I cry at pretty much anything. Below are 40 examples of things that make me cry. Some are common tearjerkers, while others are a bit quirky. I've … Continue reading List 9: Things That Make Me Cry
Listing Beyond Forty
My list of 40 recommended documentary films may seem long, but it is incomplete. First, I did skew it toward lesser known films, which means it is lacking many highly acclaimed documentaries. Second, I couldn't remember all the films I've seen and enjoyed. A commenter recommended In the Realms of the Unreal, which I have … Continue reading More (Potentially) Fascinating True Stories!
The stakes are higher in documentaries because the people are real. The stories in documentaries can take surprising turns because reality is not bound by conventional narrative structure. Endings may be abrupt or inconclusive. Of course, just turning a camera on an interesting story does not guarantee an interesting documentary. How the filmmaker chooses to … Continue reading List 8: Fascinating True Stories
I started this blog as an alternative to making a list of "40 things to do before I'm 40." I decided instead to make a list for each of the 40 weeks until I turned 40 on any subject other than that. I had a few ideas for lists but hoped that enough inspiration would … Continue reading Why I Made a List of Shooting Victims
Shootings in Chicago have increased compared to last year. Most of the shootings are not in my neighborhood. That doesn't make it okay. Most of the victims are not white. That doesn't make it okay. Some of the people shot were criminals. Even that doesn't make it okay. Normally I do lists that are 40 … Continue reading List 7: Chicago Shooting Victims
Kim Z. Dale 