Most of you that know me know the severe extent of my hockey malady. It's a season of tremendous highs and the lowest of lows, spread out over almost 10 months (if you're lucky-- if you're unlucky, then it's about 8 months). Although I don't do the sports writing that I used to, I have kept up with my reading as new blogs continue to emerge. Earlier last spring, I started following Ted Leonsis' blog.
Leonsis owns the Washington Capitals, but may be more well-known as the creator of AOL. Anyhow, I enjoyed reading his entries down the playoff stretch as the Caps made a late season push, and I found his insights as an owner and a businessman insightful. It's with him in mind that I've decided to also make this a blog about other things not limited to my experiences in Albania. The variety was something I appreciated most about Mr. Leonsis' blog.
On that note, I'd like to post this video:
It's from the movie Paris, je'taime. The film features several noted directors and writers and is divided up into short narrative segments, each taking part in a different arrondisement of Paris. This particular segment was directed and written by Alexander Payne ("Sideways") and stars the always fabulous Margo Martindale. You've probably seen her around. Recently she's been on television's Dexter and The Riches (R.I.P), where she's delivered engaging performances. In this piece, she collaborates with Payne and leaves with viewer with an overwhelming sense of pathos.
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