Posts tagged ‘Depression’
FEMA RUMORS
FEMA RUMORS
I don’t usually post twice in one day, but thought this subject warranted an exception.
The internet is a prime example of what is good, bad and ugly in our society.
The good is that it is a remarkable tool for education and obtaining knowledge from all over the world. You can be sitting comfortably in your home and explore the entire world for information concerning any subject which interests you.
The bad is the many ways it is hurting our children. Kids are being influenced by social media platforms which can be addictive and the source of false and destructive information. Addiction to these social media platforms results in the isolation of our young, and the product in some, severe depression.
The ugly is the reason for this post. The internet is the prime source of misinformation and rumors causing a great deal harm in our society.
Yesterday’s news contained a story about false rumors causing distress and confusion in people. which due to the spat of hurricanes, need all the help they can get. There have been false rumors circulating stating that funding for FEMA has been taken and used to support illegal aliens. There can be nothing further from the truth. These false accusations have resulted in threats to FEMA workers causing FEMA to change how they are responding to the massive disasters resulting from these storms. Now, due to the possible danger to their workers, instead of visiting homes and businesses to access damage, those seeking assistance must go to centers recently set up to serve this response.
Yesterday it is alleged that a threat was made by an individual set on harming FEMA workers. He was arrested in North Carolina and, in his car, was found a long rifle and two handguns. Members of our society currently experiencing unspeakable destruction in their lives are being prohibited from receiving the immediate help they need in this time of crisis.
These rumors must stop. And those spreading them must develop a conscience for the good of our society.
PORTRAIT OF JENNIE: A HAUNTING ROMANCE
As promised with my piece about The War of the Worlds, a romance would follow.
Here it is and I hope you pursue this haunting story.
The movie follows a starving artist, played by Joseph Cotton, during the Depression struggling to survive in New York. An art dealer, played by Ethyl Barrymore, recognizes that he has talented and buys some of his paintings. Then he meets Jennie, played by Jennifer Jones. The book, written by Robert Nathan in 1940 and made into the movie, Portrait of Jennie, in 1948 is well worth viewing. Nathan also wrote The Bishop’s Wife in 1928, made into a movie twice, beginning in 1947.
Now back to Jennie.
This has to be one of the most hauntingly beautiful movies ever made. When Jennie is a child she and the artist first meet. As the story progresses, Jennie rapidly matures. Finally the artist paints her and that portrait becomes the highpoint of his career. Jennie and the artist become an eternal love. Jennie is the most haunting character I have ever seen. Please watch this movie, sometime offered on TCM, if you have a chance.
During my last viewing I looked for the author’s name which was Robert Nathan. Nathan, born in 1894 and died in 1984 wrote many novels, along works in other genre as we all do, but I feel Portrait of Jennie is exceptional. I recently purchased to book and found, for the most part, the movie closely followed the book.
If you are a romantic, such as this author even though I write horror and science fiction, watch the movie when you have an opportunity. And read the book and be mesmerized.
As a side note, I want to mention the enjoyment and importance I find in bringing to light past authors who are forgotten, unknown authors making a contribution to their art but whose name has been lost to time.
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