Let’s all go to the movies

I read in The Kansas City Star that this Saturday, September 3rd, is National Cinema Day and it was also mentioned in several national media sources, including Entertainment Weekly. I’m hoping to take in at least one movie on Saturday, even if that means I record my beloved Buckeyes as Notre Dame plays at Ohio State to kick off the College Football season.

Looking at AMC Barrywoods down the street from me, there’s something for almost everyone:

1. Cartoons like Minions: The Rise of Gru, DC League of Super Pets, or Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero
2. Marvel movies like Spider-Man: No Way Home or Thor: Love & Thunder
3. Action films with big name starts like BulletTrain (Pitt) or Top Gun: Maverick (Cruise)
4. Action films with non-human creatures like Beast, Jurassic World Dominion or JAWS (1975)
5. A movie about a musician: Elvis
6. A movie based on a book: Where the Crawdads Sing
7. Honk for Jesus, Save Your Soul (with one of the stars of This is Us)
8. and the ever popular much, much more

So start off the three-day holiday weekend by going to the movies (although if you could leave a spot for me, that would be great) and then turn on football to join me in rooting against the Fighting Irish.

Then on Tuesday, it’s back to work.

Independence

As we head into the holiday weekend, I’m thinking of our freedom but also the need to protect us from ourselves. Every year, there are cases where people get hurt by fireworks or gunfire in their 4th of July celebrations. Also, many people and pets are sensitive to the sound of fireworks and the explosions can set off PTSD issues among some veterans. This year, add in the health risks of public gatherings and the holiday can be frightening.

So, while I want everyone to enjoy the holiday weekend, I also want it to be a safe and healthy holiday weekend.

Also, please try and remember why we’re celebrating this weekend. It’s not just an excuse to barbecue and blow things up. It recalls our freedom and the principles on which our nation was founded.

The Kansas City Star posted a copy of the Declaration of Independence here.

Please be courteous of those that hold different opinions than your own while showing respect for everyone. And let others have the freedom to think for themselves but stay informed about the facts and figures that might influence decisions.