There I was...building guitars during the day, performing with a few local rock bands at night and still dating my high school sweetheart in Nashville in late 1967. Then I got a draft notice. Didn't really want to go, but Dad served in WWII so I was not about to do anything else. 53 years ago today my platoon was wiped out in a river ambush in Vietnam. The months of May and August bring stress, confusion and shingles anniversary outbreaks even after all these decades. PTSD wreaked havoc on jobs, marriages and friendships until I finally reached out to the VA around 15 years ago. Thank you VA.
The first time I watched this movie I was stricken by Mara's beauty, humor and wisdom. When I felt terror rising in me there would be dark humor, light humor, movie references or a moment of human connection which felt real, not forced. It is a perfect balance for me.
I identified with the teacher who was a fellow combat veteran. I identified with young people not knowing who was going to die next or how to stop it. I saw the panic and blood which is part of too many young people's memories from school and mass shootings. The questions they asked were the questions which have gone unanswered in my life. I felt that I was not alone.
The politics of this movie mesh perfectly with mine. I have nothing but disgust and animosity toward the NRA. I feel the same way toward the cult which worships Trump. Thank you for speaking as I would on this sort of world platform. Everyone involved in this project has my undying love and unqualified respect. I wouldn't agree with this entire group of people on every single issue, but I don't require 100% agreement to appreciate intellect and amazing talent.
To everyone who contributed to this project, you have my undying admiration, love and respect. Keep up the good work.
The first time I watched this movie I was stricken by Mara's beauty, humor and wisdom. When I felt terror rising in me there would be dark humor, light humor, movie references or a moment of human connection which felt real, not forced. It is a perfect balance for me.
I identified with the teacher who was a fellow combat veteran. I identified with young people not knowing who was going to die next or how to stop it. I saw the panic and blood which is part of too many young people's memories from school and mass shootings. The questions they asked were the questions which have gone unanswered in my life. I felt that I was not alone.
The politics of this movie mesh perfectly with mine. I have nothing but disgust and animosity toward the NRA. I feel the same way toward the cult which worships Trump. Thank you for speaking as I would on this sort of world platform. Everyone involved in this project has my undying love and unqualified respect. I wouldn't agree with this entire group of people on every single issue, but I don't require 100% agreement to appreciate intellect and amazing talent.
To everyone who contributed to this project, you have my undying admiration, love and respect. Keep up the good work.