The goal is simply to keep my blogging streak alive.
That’s not always the case, but tonight it is.
I looked through my usual sources for blog ideas, but nothing quite appealed to me.
There was a story about a guy who uses physical discomfort—like ice baths—to improve mind and body. But I found it a bit cold.
There was another story about how to improve one’s sleep. But I got tired of reading it.
So I thought I’d write about something that required no research, fully knowing that no one would really care about the topic.
For the past couple of weeks the Borden family has been on a Michael Douglas film kick.
It started with a Perfect Murder and since then we have watched The Game, Solitary Man, and tonight The Sentinel.
We’ve thoroughly enjoyed each one; I just find that he has such a commanding presence on screen.
And the good part of this kick is that there are still so many Michael Douglas films left to watch, some we have seen before, but a long time ago, and some we have not:
- Basic Instinct
- Fatal Attraction
- Falling Down
- Wall Street
- Romancing the Stone
- Disclosure
- The China Syndrome
- King of California
I could go on, but I know there’s no readers left at this point.
But, goal accomplished.
Lol sometimes you have to post for the sake of posting! I love Fatal Attraction- definitely one of my favourite movies of all time!
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It’s been a long time, but I do recall enjoying it as well…
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I love Michael Douglas! What a talent. War of the Roses was also a good one. Enjoy! 🕊
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thanks for the suggestion!
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👍🏻
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Michael Douglas has been blessed with a magnificent film career. His role in “The China Syndrome” is a solid role much earlier in his career. He is a proven student of his craft, and being the son of Kirk Douglas hasn’t hurt either.
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he seems to have been in a lot of good movies; must be in the genes…
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I know you’re aiming for Ripken’s record, but have you surpassed Lou Gehrig’s streak yet?
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yes, I passed the Iron Horse a few months ago. Less than a year to go…
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Good luck. Don’t have anymore health problems. I’m pulling for you.
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thanks, Tippy!
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Ironman Borden. One of my friends and his wife are big into the swimming in cold water thing for health and mind benefits. Meanwhile, I’ll just take a sip of my beer.
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I’m with you. Maybe sitting in a hot tub while sipping that beer…
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Swimming in ice – yeah, you got to be stone-cold to be able to pull that off.
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Long time since I have seen any of his films but several on the list jump out as memorable – there is nothing like a good film.
Cold water swimming is very popular – lots of people here have taken up wild swimming and freezing dips. Our camera club has Zoom meetings and one advantage is to have speakers who could never come to the church hall. One lady lived by Loch Ness and swims in it every morning – 4 degrees centegrade that day she said.
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If I could get past that initial shock of the cold water perhaps I wouldn’t mind. But I guess that’s the same for everyone. The Loch Ness swimmer sounds pretty tough!
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Well, you have safely kept the streak alive and somehow have come across seeming human. This completely destroys my theory that you were a wonderfully crafted blogging program written by some Villanova Grad student and running on a basement server somewhere in a campus technology center. This post is analogous to a bunt in baseball. It may not get on the highlight reel, but it does get the job done!
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and once again, your comment is much better than the original post! thanks, Brad!
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Ooh, the game! I remember that well- he’s had some good ones . Now you can officially continue to call yourself a streaker. P.S. I’m currently on a Hitchcock bender
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I was hoping someday I could call myself a streaker 🙂
And I like the idea of bingeing on Hitchcock!
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All good!
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Well, I read it, and I totally get it. Sometimes it is hard to get the blog out but you did it!!
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thanks for reading it, Lori!
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I’m still giggling that the post on sleep made you tired.
I love Michael Douglas. And I read your whole post. Now I’m wondering if there will be a follow-up post where you say which film you liked best.
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thanks, Staci. You must be a mind reader, since I was thinking of such a post where I write about my favorite Michael Douglas movie…
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The part about the post that made him tired made me giggle too 😁
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thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
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“So I thought I’d write about something that required no research, fully knowing that no one would really care about the topic.”
Hey! How did you get your hands on my blog writing strategy! 😂
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I guess great minds think alike… 🙂
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If you get tired of movies, he has a funny series on Netflix called The Kominsky Method. Alan Arkin is also on it. Two seasons so far. Hoping for more when Covid ends and they can get back at it.
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I’ve heard of that show, but never watched it. Thanks for the recommendation!
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This blog made me laugh out loud. Good to know I’m not the only one who struggles with daily posts! Good idea to keep the streak goin though 🙂
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Thanks, Leigh! There are some days where it is hard to come up with something to write about…
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You’re welcome! Very true. And it doesn’t always have to be heavy!
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most days my posts are anything but heavy 🙂
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You are so funny, Jim. I’ve only seen the first two films on your list.
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thanks, Robbie!
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Isn’t Michael Douglas kind of an… asshole? That’s his vibe anyway. Maybe one a year, certainly not two a week. I recall liking Wall Street but mostly because of Charlie Sheen, who of course, is also an asshole.
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The Game is very riveting as I recall. Douglas has also moved into the superhero genre with Ant Man, The Wasp and more. I ignored your instructions and read the post. Sorry.
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and I’m sorry you can’t get those moments back.
I think I saw Ant Man, but I can’t remember Michael Douglas in it…
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Douglas wears a lot of make up as Hank Pym of Pym Particle fame.
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hmmm…. I guess I’ll have to watch it again, or at least a trailer…
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Well you accomplished your goal …. kind of … I didn’t read the post …. until now.
Romancing the Stone! OOOH I had forgotten all about that movie! Great one, and Fatal Attraction.
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he’s been in a lot of good movies; so that must say something about his skill as an actor…
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The point is to continue writing and maintain the hobby. Nice write up.
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thanks; it turned out to be a fun write-up…
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Nice, jim. Reminds me of when i wanted to go on a retreat, then realised it would be a step backwards. (Sorry….)
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love it… 🙂
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You lost me at Michael Douglas…
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oh well…
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