Maybe it is something that every man thinks about when he contemplates the beauty, depth of character, and the love which is embodied in the very being of the woman he truly loves. I know for myself that it is a thought that brings a smile to my face every time I think about her… which is pretty much all of the time.

So what is it that I I am thinking about? I am the most blessed man alive.

As often as possible, I try to listen to the podcast of The Writer’s Almanac.

I really liked today’s poem “Afraid So” by Jeanne Marie Beaumont. I thought I’d share the link.

A weekend staring contest with my fiancee and subsequent discussion of the official rules of the game (staring only or staring & no blinking), lead me to the interesting discovery of a movie about the sport of staredown.

The movie is called Unflinching Truth: The Philip Rockhammer Story.

Director J.R. McCord has released, for free, a documentary about Philip Rockhammer and his quest for the 2005 NASP National Championship. NASP, of course, is the National Association of Staredown Professionals. Check out their website for more information on this up and coming sport.

You can watch the entire movie for free on the web.

I’m hoping to explore the possibility of getting this movie to the theater in Peachwater. It seems like a good fit for the locals to see. I’ll post more information if I can make this happen.

Related Sites:

Make Staredown An Olympic Sport
Philip Rockhammer, the main subject of Unflinching Triumph
Patterson Pack: Fan site for Tony Patterson, 5 time National Staredown Champion
National Association of Staredown Professionals