11 Stories...

Here’s a 4 minute clip which shows the arduous journey which one must take to reach the studios of “TV MITROVICA” aka MTV. Here we are laboring up the steps with my friend Aferdita, who helped co-produce Luli’s short film. (Keep in mind, this clip is very rough, and quickly put together…)

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As a side note, which has nothing to do with this clip, today I went on what was to be a short little walk…I decided to head north, up past Main Beach in Laguna. My short walk turned into a 6 hour rock climbing fiasco that finished up in the southern Newport coast. I was walking and climbing around points, discovering new beaches...not wanting to turn around, having to climb back over the same rocks...so I kept going…and going...until finally I was on a rocky bluff, and had this quiet voice whisper in my ear, “If you fall, you’re dead!” I call this voice “fear” or, common sense. With one last rocky point to climb around, before I was home free, at a beach that connected with the Pacific Coast Highway, I removed the battery from my cell phone, (knowing that I could easily fall into the ocean, and lose all of my numbers), and then preceded to take on my last climb of the day. Needless to say, I’m alive, and my cell phone is still working. Soooo, if you’re looking for some nice quaint coves and you’re not afraid of heights, or falling, there are some truly amazing beaches north of Laguna...although, South Laguna still wins the battle of the best hidden beaches!

Video clips coming soon...

I’ve got about 30 minutes of footage cut so far. It is still extremely rough, and the story does not particularly flow, but it’s getting there, slowly but surely. I’d greatly appreciate your prayers this next week, as I am going to be working like crazy, trying to get a 30 minute rough cut off to the Sundance documentary fund; who has a granting review in the next few weeks. I need prayer for creative direction, as to how to best organize my timeline…and get the story flowing.

I will try and get some more clips posted this next week.

Super NFL Conspiracy Bowl 40

Well, somehow this all relates to Kosovo…I’m not sure how yet, but I know there's a connection...

Okay…I’m not bitter…well, that’s not true…actually I am bitter, but I’m almost enjoying the bitterness, as if I was looking for a good reason to be bitter, and now I finally have something to target my bitterness towards…the NFL…aka, WWF…where they rig the outcome of games here and there in order to make millions upon millions of dollars…I mean, why not, it’s big business? Actually…this could be the connection with Kosovo. The bitterness, the rigged politics, discrimination, bad policing (officiating), non-neutral playing field…etc…I’m beginning to see how the stories overlap…maybe the title is “Kosovo: Where the NFL went wrong”

I’m curious if anyone else has any thoughts and “Conspiracy” related theories regarding Sunday’s Super Bowl? Or, if anyone has any kind words to help those of us that are lamenting another colossal Seattle sports nightmare...

(as a side note, I did watch the game with a group of Steelers’ fans who were very cordial)

As I see it, along with the ABC commentators, and ESPN analysts, the two touchdowns they mistakenly called back from the Seahawks, and the touchdown, that actually wasn’t a touch down, that they gave to the Steelers; there was a 21 point disparity in the final score…which, if I do my math correctly, means that the Seahawks, who lost by 11 points, would have actually won by 10 points…I’m no math major, but that’s a bit disconcerting.

The associated press, also seemed to raise a few doubts regarding the quality of the NFL officiating…

“That mess directly resulted in 18 lost points — including a disputed Steelers touchdown — two lost first downs, 176 lost yards. And one, bitterly lost Super Bowl.”

Anyhow…
On the bright side, what an amazing season, and alas, today is another day, and deep down I have a sense of pride, knowing that the best team was cheated out of Super Bowl 40 by the worst officiating in the history of the world. So, cheers to the Seahawks, and their ability to keep their heads up after winning the race yet having the gold medal stolen in the land of the yellow flags where the politicians wear black and white. This, I guess, is how it all ties in with Kosovo…life isn’t always fair, in fact it rarely is, yet somehow, through it all, we have to keep our heads up, knowing that it’s not always about winning…but about the journey…(I’m in denial)…

1,211.44 mile drive...

Your prayers would be greatly appreciated over the next 24 hours, as I’m driving down to California from Seattle, in a Saab that is filled to the brim…I’m not sure I’ve ever seen more things stuffed into a car…which I’m not necessarily proud of…and which has me a little concerned, as the car looks as though it has been lowered by about six inches. I’ve got an appointment in 24.5 hours, so your prayers for alertness, safety, and timeliness would be truly appreciated!

Go Seahawks!!!