Started Stranger Things season 3 and enjoyed the familiar rush of starting a new show. I’m liking what I see already. It builds upon past conflicts in a way that shows growing maturity. Moreover, it is pretty darn cool to fall back into the eighties in this way. The family spent the 4th together. We played games, and watched the show, and now we are in that pause before we take in the local fireworks display and finally return here for more Stranger Things. The 4th was supposed to be that last day before the reset. I had it in my mind that way, though I was off by one. Still, it is in my mind as an important hurdle and a moment to reflect. I have been growing increasingly reflective over the last few weeks in anticipation of that day I talk about the year in review.
I’ll save it for tomorrow, of course, but I can say that I’ve grown in some ways and regressed in others.
Today I’ll spend the remaining few minutes focused on story–clinging to that feeling of joy of sinking into familiar characters thrust into a new situation. I want that. Perhaps that is why I want to write series. I like seeing how a character I’ve come to know and love responds to the evolving situations of their life. I need to get back to that as soon as possible.
Some Thoughts:
- Great article about Eli Manning and where his head is at about retirement and football overall. I’m curious to see where he is with things at the end of the season–especially if the team gets into the playoffs.
- I am still in the same place in regards to sports. I love seeing the boys play, but I only want to coach this one last year. I’m okay with being done after that. Perhaps my energy is best spent home training my kids vs. focusing on entire teams.
- That ought to read “sports energy” or competitive energy. My true energy is best spent loving the one I’m with and putting words to page.