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Complete Gratitude

It sure is ironic how things work out, isn't it? Staying positive is so, so important. Life eventually repairs itself. You just have to let it. This week is a perfect example. Please, let me explain... We all have a wonderful and yummy holiday to look forward to coming in just a couple of days. Cherish and enjoy everything you do this holiday. No matter where you are. No matter who is with you. Cherish it. Cherish them. For me, it all starts with Netflix. Boy, I love that company. If you aren't already a member than please join immediately. The mailbox has turned into an everlasting present for me day after day. Very, very delicious. And how about them Oklahoma Sooners! Football!!! Now, please, close your eyes and take a deep breath. Imagine yourself laying on a bed. Your head is comfortably resting on a yellow pillow. The lights are off. A romantic nighttime chill is in the air. You roll over and open your delicate eyes. One man's face is all you can see. His splendid lips are so close that you can even inhale the erotic air coming out of his mouth. Robert Pattinson, I love you. Go Broncos! Go Cardinals! Go Mr. Bauer! Go The Decemberists! Go Coldplay. And, finally, I am cheering for everybody. It's going to be a wonderful, beautiful week. Happy Thanksgiving! - BTB

Obama vs McCain

It has been a beautiful Monday! We are less than 24 hours away from the big day... As I arrived to work this morning, a beautiful smile appeared on my face. Finally, it isn't too hot out anymore. The Fall of 2008 has been ridiculously warm. Sadly, I can only imagine how miserable it's been for the polar bears. Pain, pain, pain. Boy, suffering needs to be avoided at all costs. Have you ever been joyfully walking down the sidewalk, and accidenally slam your hand into the side of a public payphone? - BTB

My Shirt's Telling Me To Vote

Walking around Disneyland last night I realized something big was happening. Everywhere I walked people were laughing and commenting on my shirt. It reads, "Jack Bauer For President." I heard mumblings of the shirt being "so right" and "funny because it's true" and realized that it is the most politically correct statement I have ever carried around on my sleeve. It says something about the state of our country when people would rather vote for a pain loving, sometimes rogue, always patriotic CTU agent, then the actual candidates. At least with Mr. Bauer as our president we could wrap up this war for good and the economy would be tortured until it cooperated. That doesn't sound too bad to me. I'm writing Jack Bauer on my ballot. What will you do come election day? -SMG


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A Volcano Of Racism.

I was a young 15 years old in 1997 when Volcano, starring Tommy Lee Jones, made its theatrical debut across America. It took a second viewing just a few days ago for me to really understand the movie. The basic plot is that there is a volcano about to erupt under the streets of Los Angeles. Jones plays Mike Roark, an emergency crisis working for the city, who deals with all sorts of disasters, small and large.
At first sight, this seems like your run of the mill disaster film. If you look deeper though, below the surface, just like the characters look below the surface of the city, you may find something rather surprising. Yes, there is action and suspense. Yes, there is a little bit of romance. Yes, there is a statement about racism and the idea of people helping people, not based on race, gender or age. It is not just about things exploding, people melting and barely escaping the hot grasp of molten lava. Instead Volcano discuses racism, sexism and the way people overcome these topics in a crisis, but why not in everyday life?
There is in fact a volcano of racism brewing under Los Angeles and in cities all over the world. This message is socially relevant to everyone and this overlooked movie needs a fair chance to share with people its themes. This may be hard to believe and you are wondering if this is even possible from a big budget studio, but you really have to see it to believe it. It's that good.
-SMG

Why is everyone picking on Nicolas Cage?

There is no doubt that Nicolas Cage makes odd choices when selecting a movie and character to take on. That doesn't change the fact that however strange or absurd a movie is, his performance fits perfectly into the folds that make up the screenplay. Every performance is different when examined closely. Small details in his characters add nicely to the films. I am convinced he can do any role. and I have had this dream of casting him as a dance instructor at a college, a bit washed up, a bit pervy and of course, a bit doped up. Let that marinate for a minute...brilliant. I dare you to go back and take a look at some of his work and ask yourself, "Is he really as bad as I thought?" I guarantee that you will wonder why you spent so much time hating on the Cage when you wasted all that time not loving the Cage. Re-examine The Rock. Take a closer look at The Wicker Man. Dive deep into a dish of Adaptation, Matchstick Men, Red Rock West and Leaving Las Vegas. Many films. Many wonderful performances. Nicolas Cage, you are the president of my world. I'm voting you in for another four years. I'm spreading the word and to all you readers out there, let the Cagefest begin.
-SMG

"The more educated a person is, the less they know about dancing."

Driving in my car this morning, I overheard this absurd comment on the radio. It has stuck with me throughout the entire day. I'm about average on the educational level. I'm interested in many subjects, and have much to learn in all of them. I enjoy the art of dance very much. Quite simply, does this make me a bad dancer? Think about it and embrace your desires. -BTB

The Sean Graham Revolution

Let me tell all you folks a little story about plastic bags. Once upon a time there lived a little plastic bag named Yellowstone Cutthroat. He lived in a small independent grocery store where the customers were loyal and the prices low. Yellowstone was separated from his family to be filled and carried with one loaf of bread, four cartons of yogurt, two ears of corn and a small package of granola. Scenery and life changed forever for our little Yellowstone Cutthroat.
The fresh breeze outside felt amazing, the sunshine was everything he had ever dreamed and the ride in a vehicle brought a little plastic smile to his plastic bag face. The little bags chattered in the back with the crisp wind rolling off their surfaces while the Human drove her groceries home. Once she arrived home and unpacked her groceries she thought about recycling the plastic bags. Yellowstone had heard about this and always knew he would meet his family at a large plant where plastic bags lived happily ever after.
There was a huge problem though. After much research the Human found that these bags are not recyclible through normal venues. This proved to be tragic not only for the Human land but also for the little Yellowstone Cutthroat who seemed doomed to never see his family again. The Human would not accept this and took the bags back to the grocery store and demanded that they come up with a solution for this problem. They only smiled and said, "We'll gladly take those from you, ma'am. If you read the bag a little closer it says that returning the bags to the grocery store allows us to reuse and recycle them in a manner best fit for the environment and for these little bags." Yellowstone's heart raced as he was placed in a bin next to his mom, Bonneville Cutthroat.

Recycling is very important and I hope that if you find the means to do so, you will.

A Message Short Story by SMG

Survival Guide 101 by Bryan Barbour

Here are 10 life-saving tips that I live and die by. Follow them and live forever.

1. Breathe
2. Eat lots of pasta
3. Support the Denver Broncos
4. Drink protein shakes
5. Eat cereal 7 days a week
6. Wear light clothing
7. Watch at least eight movies a month
8. Listen to music in your car daily
9. Sing in the shower
10. If your life is a good story, than you will die happy

Your Prince - BTB

A Warm, Peaceful Welcome

Greetings You Subjects Of Peace:

A month after signing up to start a blog, we are finally writing our first post. Whether you respect it or ignore it, we honor and charish your opinion.

In the future, there will be separate blog entries as well as collaborative ones. Those entitled BTB represent the thoughts of Bryan Thomas Barbour. The ones with SMG illustrate the mind of Sean Miles Graham. If neither initials appear, then it is a collaborative effort.

Thank you for your time, continued support and patience. We are always learning.

Love Always,

The Princes of the Universe


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Katie Graham - Photographer and Creative Consultant
Amir Shariat, Bob Kathman, & Carolyn Molina - Technical Advisors
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Gratitude:

We would like to take a minute to thank those who have helped and inspired us throughout time. You know who you are.