Falling Bread

 

While up in Tennessee last week we were feeding the ducks quite a bit, which is why we had several slices of bread and biscuits as well.  And somewhere along the line, we began to discuss falling bread, and how people are sharing videos of falling slices of bread online.  You know, the ones that stand up right for a moment and then flop over?  Maddie thought why not film a slice of bread falling over for herself?  One thing that's funny about this video is that there's this view from the balcony behind us, the Little Pigeon River running by, a picturesque setting there by a camping ground and a generally peaceful vista.  Yet the camera is turned inward and down, looking at this slice of bread and watching it fall over.  There must be a demand for seeing this sort of thing, because within a few hours, there were over 150 views when Maddie shared this video on her online account.  Mom suggested naming it "Fainting Bread," and there we are.  I think that this might not be the last slice of falling bread we film this summer!

It was a quiet Friday.  I was down in Braselton rehearsing for Forward Conference, but also writing up a skit for Sunday, something I didn't plan on doing but there was a family emergency with the girl who was going to write it, so I stepped in with a crazy time traveler madlib that should work.

Anyway, here are some pictures from Braselton...

A few of our Forward hosts, running through the flow on a small stage - before doing the whole thing in front of thousands next week.

I snuck in to see KidPak in Braselton - the lights were off in the auditorium, but the stage lights looked pretty cool there.  We mirror the set in Gainesville with what we do, and this looks pretty fun.

In the warehouse there is so much space, with props all over on shelves and pallets and on the ground, and styrofoam pieces piled up here or there.  I thought this arrangement here looked interesting, a styrofoam landscape.  Reminds me of something from that first "Tron" movie.

Ah, and there's Jerome the dinosaur.  Good to see our old friend from our "Lost World" series.  It's as if the photographer here is hiding in a darkened room, nervously waiting for the dangerous raptor to lurch by the window, desperately hoping that the dinosaur doesn't crash through that window or doorway!

I got home, and we got Maddie to taekwondo for her class.  I finished up the script there, and caught up on this blog too.  Maddie is doing well, of course, and having a good time in class.  There's always something to talk about afterwards, all the way home.  Lots of excitement and adventures - or occasional misadventures - with friends.  Maddie is pretty happy to be learning some more with nunchucks lately, and honestly, who wouldn't be?

We got home and finally got around to seeing "Avatar 2."  It's three hours and sixteen minutes long, and we just want to make sure we have enough time to see it!  Anyway, we're glad to have finally seen it!  The movie was actually really good, and we've discovered that running theme through Disney movies in this season:  animal rights.  This movie and the last "Guardians of the Galaxy" movie feature a strong theme of fighting against cruelty to animals.  Unlike other messages from them of late, this is one that everyone should agree with.  The story is great, and the CGI and effects are magnificent - you hardly notice the playing time, in fact, as things move along so well.  

It was a good day.  We read tonight, and we're approaching the end of this story with Ford and Arthur stuck on a mysterious planet that has yet to be identified.  And Zaphod and Trillian have moved on after meeting the ruler of the universe, a generally nice guy.

We said our prayers, and then it was time for bed.  We were all a bit tired, but tomorrow we can sleep in a bit and enjoy a new day.