I love history because when I wonder how things evolved the way they did, history gives me leads. So does art, which seems to reflect life in all its facets more and more. Anime I watched in the 90/s seemed to be mostly of the morality tales -- will good triumph over evil. Don;t get me wroing, I still love the stories, and character, the hand drawn cels, and felt them to be remarkable and beutiful. And the story lines and charactores, and especially the music ( oh yes I am a big Yoko Kanno fan) all together is stil a wonderful treat that can send me to a different place. The more I watch even the same anime, like Fullmetal and Chost in the Shell, the greater influences I see- including asking question of greed, human nature, but not clealy stating a right or wrong, but more commenting o how things can change, and that things are complex and not always what they first appear. A new generation of though. Satoshi Kon shows some unique insights into human behaviour, and is a wonderful satirist. I love Paranoia Agent. I have been saving up Paprika as a treat or movie day. Hello Cosmic Sailor- I really appreciated your thoughts, ans as ever Kitsune Suke, hello and "glomp"/ Hello to Panda, I have good thoughts to send your way. This has always been a great community, and hope we have more talking and sharing== perhaps the best part of being a human.

Will be taking a 3 day trip for pleasure this weekend, first in a long time this year. Some interesting questions about how did things go so fast like a ferris wheel on super speed. Looking forward t o a day to sketch and contemplate. Happy weekend to all friends.