THE WITCH

My brother-in-law told us about this one. Never heard of it. Sometimes horror movies trailers or posters just wash over me as "all the same." maybe that happened with this - i don't know. Either way this movie has powerful, beautiful imagery. each scene seems very considered. Really cool expression of the theme of trust. Sometimes things that you think are misunderstands are not. Maybe you are who you are. 

#PODSAVEAMERICA #PODSAVETHEWORLD

Pod Save America

A great current events discussion podcast that is the brainchild of Crooked Media

Jon Favreau, Tommy Vietor and Jon Lovett  

These guys worked in various capacities in the Obama Administration namely speech writing, communications and foreign policy you can read about their details above. 

Recently, they started a foreign policy focused podcast called 

Pod Save the World

Hosted by Tommy Vietor

The most compelling parts of these discussions beyond the guests is the work. When they take us through policy discussions they generally reference their work experience inside the Obama White house and it is fascinating. they were so young - it must have been incredible. 

Here are some great episodes recently including an awesome discussion with

Deray McKesson   and his efforts organizing BLM and his new Resistance Manual 

Here is a great discussion with Cody Keenan Obama's last Chief Speechwriter, Favreau's successor. Particularly the story about how Cody got the nickname "Movable Feast". What an experience. Keenan is staying with Obama to help write his memoir. 

Here is a great discussion with Jake Sullivan on the Iran Deal Negotiations. 

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#PATAGONIA

The day after Patagonia announced it will not participate in the Outdoor Retailers Tradeshow they just emailed this video.

The values of Patagonia are at odds with Utah's public lands policy and our lawmakers. And current house bills like this reflect that.  

I stand with Patagonia and the values they prioritize as a company. 

This is how a modern company should be run, especially one that deals in physical commodities. They always seem to be sharpening their altruistic knife and they aren't going to let it run dull anytime soon.

2017 AUSTRALIAN OPEN - OH MY

I have been transfixed on the Australian Open for the past 2 weeks. 

I have watched this tournament for more than a decade. Always in the middle of January.

It has always provided a telescope into a summer state of mind as Australia is in the Southern Hemisphere. 

But this year it has been magic. You don't need to be a fan of tennis. You don't need to be a fan of sport.

If you are looking for hope, it has been in Melbourne over the past two weeks. 

Serena Williams will play her sister Venus in the final of the women's tournament tonight. 

Roger Federer will play Rafael Nadal in the men's final on Saturday/Sunday night.

That might seem like something you have seen or read about before but the likelihood of these two finals is absolutely surreal. 

I have seen a lot of sporting events but never a tournament like this. wow. so special. 

Rafa and Roger have endured a tremendous amount of setback over the last few years. They have been sidelined by injury and naysayers proclaiming their best days are behind them. The same is true for Venus Williams with an auto-immune disease that cannot be treated to-boot. Serena has worn the "best female athlete" "needs to break the grand slam record" for years and she is still at the top of her game. Roger is 35. Rafa is an worn-out 30, Venus is 36, and Serena is 35. They played brilliantly through 6 matches over 2 weeks against the best, younger, hungriest players in the world. And they won. 

All 4 of these athletes have transcended the doubt and negativity put on them. How? through heart and belief in themselves. It is truly remarkable to watch them continue to compete through the pressure. The desire comes directly from their heart(s). It is remarkable. This has been so inspiring to witness. Thank you! 

#WOMENSMARCH

REMARKABLE AND INSPIRING. WE ARE NOT ALONE. 

VIA THE WASHINGTON POST : 

Dempsey's 7th Birthday.

Back in December Dempsey had a 7th birthday. She wanted to have an Art party. 12 girls, 150 paints, 1 cake, more candy, one conductor (Leigh). Great birthday.