Fred’s Thoughts … A Blog
INDEPENDENCE DAY
Independence Day. Let me start by wishing everyone independence. While I celebrate our independence from England long ago I realize it [...]
WILL I SEE MY BELOVED PETS IN HEAVEN?
Will I see my beloved pets in Heaven? Let me go a bit on a limb here and tell you I'm no ones example of a GOOD Christian. I'm probably [...]
FATHER’S DAY VERSUS FATHER TIME
Father's Day versus Father Time. Recently I was up in Washington state and was reminded of my father and my lineage. I'd been having ca [...]
JUSTIFY: TRIPLE CROWN OR BIG BROWN
Justify: Triple Crown or Big Brown? Will Justify win the Belmont and the Triple Crown on Saturday? There are a ton of questions which w [...]
WORDS ON ACTING
Words on acting. I was watching one of my favorite shows. Sam Jones interviews actors, directors, musicians and others on his show. Rec [...]
RAINIER BEAUTY, KNOWLEDGE, AND FUN
Rainier beauty, knowledge, and fun. I had an amazing time at the Rainier Independent Film Festival at the base of amazing Mount Rainier [...]
THE REQUIREMENTS FOR MOMS
The requirements for moms. As Mother's Day arrives what are requirements for a good mom? How about a great mom? Now as a man my knowled [...]
RAINIER INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL
Rainier Independent Film Festival. I'm happy to announce that our short film LOVERS has been accepted into the 12th Annual Rainier Inde [...]
FAITH, FAMILY, FRIENDS AND FUN
Faith, family, friends, and fun. We are also going to talk some horse racing. I often fall short in the arena of faith. I fail to belie [...]
A ZEN DAY OF PEACE
A Zen day of peace. Carla and I have been pretty busy and a bit stressed out so I thought it was time for a Zen interlude with a surpri [...]
TAXMAN LYRICS WORK TODAY
Taxman lyrics work today. As tax season passes I simply include the lyrics from the Beatles song Taxman. And yes I paid my taxes, and h [...]
TAXES, TEARS, MEMORIES, AND HOPE
Taxes, tears, memories, and hope. Everyone has to pay taxes (or they are legally obligated). I just filed my taxes and beyond the norma [...]
EASTER POEMS BY PEARLIE DUNCAN WALKER
For Easter and not being a good Christian man myself, I offer works by Pearlie Duncan Walker. I think these set a good tone for Christi [...]
WORKING MAN (OR WOMAN)
Working man (or woman). To every hard working person of every race and ethnicity I submit the words of a song by Rush. I've been workin [...]
G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time)
G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time). Usually we hear this acronym for athletics. I'm going to just give my straight opinions today using G. [...]
HONORED TO BE A PART OF LCIFF
We had a wonderful time at LCIFF (Las Cruces International Film Festival) -- met some amazing film makers and made some great new frien [...]
LAS CRUCES INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
The Las Cruces International Film Festival has honored our film LOVERS by accepting it into their festival. Our film is currently sched [...]
SHOULDER SURGERY FOLLOW-UP
Shoulder surgery follow-up. I don't think this image is exactly what they did to me but I have do have some scars in similar spots. The [...]
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
Theodore Roosevelt. As President's Day arrives I quote Teddy Roosevelt, and comment after: "It is not the critic who counts; not the ma [...]
BEST EDITING AWARD FOR LOVERS
Best editing award for LOVERS. At the Worldwide Women's Festival in Arizona LOVERS received the award for BEST EDITING. The award was a [...]
MACK THE KNIFE SURGERY
Mack the knife surgery. Had my shoulder A/C joint surgery on January 18th and I'm healing as fast as I can. Hopefully healing quickly b [...]
BARBELLS, HOPE, AND A LITTLE FEAR
Barbells, hope, and a little fear. Typed this post and pre-scheduled it for today. I had shoulder surgery on January 18 (or I'm schedul [...]
MARTIN LUTHER KING
Martin Luther King Day is here. King is honored for many things humility, faith, and intellect are but a few. I was born on the same da [...]
ME A SIMPLE MAN?
Me a simple man? The words of this song have always had a lot of meaning for me as an only son. It speaks of troubles, women, love, God [...]
A NEW YEAR A HOPEFUL YEAR
A New Year A Hopeful Year. Every year that passes leaves us older and hopefully wiser. This year with a great team our film projects ha [...]