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February 23, 2015 at 12:41PM

“The monotony and solitude of a quiet life stimulates the creative mind.” — Albert Einstein Justin Taylor

February 06, 2015 at 12:28PM

McFarland, USA Wednesday night I had the chance to watch McFarland, USA, which was a fantastic movie and a must see. Another true story presented by Disney. This movie stars Kevin Costner, Maria Bello, Morgan Saylor, and Elsie Fisher. It was directed by Niki Caro and produced by Disney Productions. The movie is an amazing true story about a coach, Coach White, or Blanco as they often called him, yes you read that right, coach white in the land of not so many white people. Coach White was nearing the end his chances to keep coaching, he felt like a failure to his family and takes a job that moves him to a Latino community in southern California, yes, into McFarland. The land of pickers that get paid by the fields... where the families have an incredible work ethic that often starts by 4 AM each day, and then goes until it gets dark. But as he discovers, they not only work hard, they have incredibly powerful family ties, and they are committed to teamwork. When being the assistant coach to the High Schools losing football team does not work out well for him either, he discovers that some of these boys can run. They do it every day and they have endurance, lots of endurance. This film is about love, acceptance, and HOPE, something that all of us needs and it shows how just one man, who finds hope within these boys, can transform an entire community. Leading to wishes and wonders beyond their wildest dreams. If you liked When the Game Stands Tall, you will certainly love this movie as well. It is the same vein, a feel good story with emotional pull that is filled with love and ambition. It is a gritty, and real movie, and down right rough to imagine yourself in the circumstances that so many of these types of teens often find themselves. Coach White transforms this young men, that believe they are losers into winners. It will have leave you clapping at the end. I give it two thumbs up and a 10, but be prepared, it can be a tear jerker as this story of love and hope will touch your heart. Discover what makes a winner!  Justin Taylor

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January 25, 2015 at 02:31PM

I haven't decided yet whether the treasure hunt for things you need after you make a move is a good thing that almost merits a christmas like environment or one of the many worsts things about moving. When is someone going to invent a universal cable that goes to everything... I mean the worst part of anything electronic or that requires power... is the million and one power cables and wires. I mean how many does one person need? I have cables that I know are or must be important because they did connect to something before I moved, or something that I know I still have, but of course I am completely uncertain as to what it goes to right now. Justin Taylor

January 19, 2015 at 09:22PM

My Head HURTS!! Two inches wide and a half inch high goose egg on my head. I saw a moment of blackness, and then stars... then about an hour and a half later I got nauseated when I ate food. Without the painkillers for my legs which are on fire, I am pretty sure my head would hurt even worse. Getting closer to being finished moving. Not the best of nights to say the least... Justin Taylor

January 17, 2015 at 05:35PM

You know the saying, "the best laid plans of mice and men, often go astray," and I think one thing you can always count on is something not going according to plan. Nothing like trying to move in the pouring down rain... and having papers to write, being in tons of pain, out of shape, and having business stuff to solve all at the same time. Loving life!! Justin Taylor