Tarrador

Ernest Hemingway was wrong in almost everything he did, from a politically correct viewpoint. But he had a lust for life and a personal vitality that infected everyone around him. Vain, selfish, arrogant, he was also brave, loyal, and generous. He was macho, even for his time, and lived like he was permanently on vacation, doing what he wanted, when he wanted. He let no opportunity be wasted, living like he was in a race with life, which of course he was. I admire him because I too would like to live a life without apology or regret.

Renee seems like a genuinely sweet, kind, funny, warm and gentle person with a lot of quiet inner strength. She also appears to have a zeal for life and a great deal of passion and a taste for adventure. I’d love to climb a mountain with her!

This is a woman who is larger than life. Not just on the screen but in real life as well. She is rather young, but appears to be inhabited by an old soul. She races forward with life, making no apologies and expressing no regrets. She is beautiful and rich and powerful and provacative and of course very sexy. But she is also bringing peoples’ attention to the plight of humans in parts of the world that would go unnoticed if not for her presence. No one is perfect but she is one of a kind.

The Dali Lama visited Emory university in Atlanta in October and we had the chance to see him and hear him speak. I came away feeling that he is a person very dedicated to his faith, the traditions of his country and people, and the welfare of people everywhere. He spoke about peace and unity in very simple and accessable ways, and with wit and humor. I consider it well worth the experience.

This may not be the same as meeting him in person, but I have obtained tickets for two events at which the Dali Lama will be the featured speaker during his time here in Atlanta. This will be in October and will probably be the best chance I have to see and possibly meet this great spiritual leader and humanitarian.