Three Happy Things
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feldman1. Last week's "Bones". Although I missed what Booth says at the very end, after "As much as any good dog could hope for" which I think might have made me cry, considering what they were also talking about.
I want to buy a drink for the writer, Lyla Oliver. Dialogue like Pop Rocks. Character ramifications. Possums! Puppies! Misanthropy as a healthy response to stress! Mr. Starret, the Oldest Grad Student! I want him back, if only to compare resumes with him.
Did I mention the thematic and heartbreaking use of the masculine endearment 'buddy'? We are responsible for those we guide and train, we owe them to do right by them, to demand that they not hurt others, to straighten them when they begin to twist--we can raise them up to be Parkers and Schatzis, or we can turn them into Ripleys.
We are all capable of great violence. Growing up means owning up to that, and knowing that you are your own Master. You can deny that responsibility, and let yourself be a killer dog unleashed by someone of stronger will--or you can use your will and live the life you value despite the hate in your heart.
For a straightfoward ep, there are many variations of parenthood, responsibility, mentorship: guidance and discipline of those who are learning, who don't have enough control yet to check the amount of damage they can do. Gentle correction for those who *do* have that control, but are slacking.
Yes, those with more awareness and control are responsible for guiding those with less--but only to a certain point. With children. With animals who look to us for leadership. An adult human is and must be responsible for themselves. Zack was used as a tool by someone stronger--but ultimately, he chose to let himself be. As Starret chides Hodgins, there's only so much you can do with a wayward twenty-year-old, then they have to suck it up and lie in the bed they've made.
Also? Mr. F and I concur that Dr. Sweets IS TBUTS--The Boy Under the Stairs, our former roommate from a few years back and now adoptive younger brother.
2. The second cover here (spoilers for Farscape comic). Crichton rocking the mei tai! Mr. F noticed it first, the peeky baby over the shoulder. I SO CALLED THAT ONE!!! Plus, now that I've actually had to accomplish things with a kid in tow, nothing beats being able to just strap the baby on and let 'em gawk at the world from your level while both your hands are free.
3. Cmonkey starts swim school today!
I want to buy a drink for the writer, Lyla Oliver. Dialogue like Pop Rocks. Character ramifications. Possums! Puppies! Misanthropy as a healthy response to stress! Mr. Starret, the Oldest Grad Student! I want him back, if only to compare resumes with him.
Did I mention the thematic and heartbreaking use of the masculine endearment 'buddy'? We are responsible for those we guide and train, we owe them to do right by them, to demand that they not hurt others, to straighten them when they begin to twist--we can raise them up to be Parkers and Schatzis, or we can turn them into Ripleys.
We are all capable of great violence. Growing up means owning up to that, and knowing that you are your own Master. You can deny that responsibility, and let yourself be a killer dog unleashed by someone of stronger will--or you can use your will and live the life you value despite the hate in your heart.
For a straightfoward ep, there are many variations of parenthood, responsibility, mentorship: guidance and discipline of those who are learning, who don't have enough control yet to check the amount of damage they can do. Gentle correction for those who *do* have that control, but are slacking.
Yes, those with more awareness and control are responsible for guiding those with less--but only to a certain point. With children. With animals who look to us for leadership. An adult human is and must be responsible for themselves. Zack was used as a tool by someone stronger--but ultimately, he chose to let himself be. As Starret chides Hodgins, there's only so much you can do with a wayward twenty-year-old, then they have to suck it up and lie in the bed they've made.
Also? Mr. F and I concur that Dr. Sweets IS TBUTS--The Boy Under the Stairs, our former roommate from a few years back and now adoptive younger brother.
2. The second cover here (spoilers for Farscape comic). Crichton rocking the mei tai! Mr. F noticed it first, the peeky baby over the shoulder. I SO CALLED THAT ONE!!! Plus, now that I've actually had to accomplish things with a kid in tow, nothing beats being able to just strap the baby on and let 'em gawk at the world from your level while both your hands are free.
3. Cmonkey starts swim school today!
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Date: 2008-09-20 03:01 pm (UTC)And the comic looks AWESOME.
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Date: 2008-09-20 06:36 pm (UTC)I'm hopeful, but not excited about the comic. Did you see Searose's post the other day?
Aww, Cmonkey in water wings?
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Date: 2008-09-21 11:15 pm (UTC)