Monthly Archives: December 2011

Movie, Review

Find Your Bliss and The Hero Within While Finding Joe

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I was sent a screener of the movie Finding Joe. This is a movie that visually explores the principles and influence that Joseph Campbell has had on interpreting Mythology. I watched the movie twice, in the same night. I wanted to really absorb the movie for a couple of reasons. I’ve always had a fascination with Mythology and I’ve wanted to learn more about Joseph Campbell. I studied Mythology for a semester in college but beyond college I have read more books on Arthurian legend than I can count and I am a fan of movies, comic books and books, all things that draw upon what Campbell calls “The Hero’s Journey” Continue reading Find Your Bliss and The Hero Within While Finding Joe →

LEGO, Photo-A-Day

Rebuild and Create


Photo-A-Day #2445

I’m enjoying the LEGO creator series of toys because they don’t just make one thing. The sets are 3 in 1 sets. They come with instructions to create three different toys all with the same set of pieces. This is similar to the LEGO Master Builder Academy set in that there are three models that you can create from that one set of bricks. Sure there are more things that you can create from each of set but most themed sets have one central thing that you can create from it. I love that I can create three very cool things with that one set.

LEGO Creator Creation

I took the two LEGO creator mini sets and made a vehicle from it.