Things you never knew you never knew

Our family took a trip to Gulf Shores, AL last week. It was a great vacation, and it afforded us the opportunity to listen to LOTS of Disney movie soundtracks. I'm a big fan of cinematic orchestra, which has always aided my enjoyment of Disney movies. One song stood out to me on this particular trip, because it is one that I have known for a long time and a lyric jumped out that resonated with some of the ideas I've expressed on this blog.

You think the only people who are people
Are the people who look and think like you
But if you walk the footsteps of a stranger
You'll learn things you never knew you never knew

Thank you Pocahontas (Disney that is, since I have no idea if she said these sorts of things in real life). Special thanks of course to the composer Alan Menken and lyricist Stephen Schwartz.

Recently Watched Movies

Open Range (Robert Duvall, Kevin Costner, Annette Bening)

Excellent Western released in 2003. Boss and Charlie would like to mind their own cowboy business, but the bad guys cross some lines and have to be dealt with. I've seen it a couple of times before but it had been awhile.

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Couples Retreat (Vince Vaughn, Jon Favreau)

Hilarious but slightly awkward in hitting home! Fun couples movie released in 2009. Four couples (all friends) escape to a beautiful resort for a fun vacation, but relationship therapy is on the itinerary. "Now, it's a party."

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The Time Traveller's Wife (Eric Bana, Rachel McAdams)

Romantic drama released in 2009. Very well written story about a man with a genetic problem that causes involuntary time travel, which causes some significant difficulties and interesting benefits for his relationships. If you are like me in being a big fan of Rachel McAdams, you really don't need any other explanation or incentive. She's in it, it's worth watching. This is a sad one; keep a tissue nearby for your tears.

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