All Things Trivial Blog - Elwin

Are Mac ads working?

Is it me or does anyone else find the current crop of Apple Macintosh ads effective? Yep, they're pretty funny but what do they say? Microsoft Windows is bad? They never say that their product is better or even good, just that the Windows is bad. Advertising by implication, go figure.

I recently saw the new Star Trek film and I have to tell you, it was just okay. It wasn't great as some reviewers will have you believe but I did find it entertaining. I am NOT a trekkie with Spock ears and collectables and all that. I've never been to a Trek convention and have no desire to do so. I do like the Star Trek shows including the television shows and movies and have watched them all. I had high expectations after reading the glowing reviews but I was a bit disappointed. It seems to me that they tried to please the general public by making the special effects the most important aspect if the film at the expense of plot, acting and history of the Star Trek franchise. Perhaps I'm being a bit too hard on the movie but as a loyal trek fan, I feel a little let down. Oh well, I'll get over it.

Labels: Star Trek

I watched the commencement ceremony at Syracuse University and I must say, it was very moving. My recommendation to everyone is to watch or attend one of these events and prepare for the blast of optimism that will surely come your way. Both of my sons graduated from Syracuse, the youngest just last year and I attended both of their graduations. I enjoyed both events immensely and needless to say, am very proud of my sons accomplishments but there was another feeling that I didn't consider those days, optimism. I was too preoccupied with all that goes on with being the parent of a graduate, worry about their future, bills, would I ever find my car. Today, with a different perspective, I saw all the faces of those graduates, smiling and full of life and I couldn't but help feel optimistic about the future. Yes, big problems exist in our country and world but these kids and thousands more like them give me hope. Go get em, Class of 2009!

Labels: Optimism