tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post6789537202546754732..comments2024-03-24T07:53:37.246-04:00Comments on J.M. DeMatteis's CREATION POINT: THE BENEVOLENT CONSPIRACYUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-63291702128742738802012-04-03T09:51:17.904-04:002012-04-03T09:51:17.904-04:00It's really astonishing, Frobman, the effect O...It's really astonishing, Frobman, the effect ONE PERSON can have on our lives. It can impact us so deeply and continue to echo on down through the years in incredibly positive, and often miraculous, ways.J.M. DeMatteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293848326241642685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-49196071495519144962011-11-10T20:47:32.180-05:002011-11-10T20:47:32.180-05:00You're incredibly welcome, Joseph.You're incredibly welcome, Joseph.J.M. DeMatteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293848326241642685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-45354425308644985072011-11-10T17:13:47.691-05:002011-11-10T17:13:47.691-05:00I was quite like yourself in school and remember t...I was quite like yourself in school and remember the painful moments all too well. I was grateful for every Mrs. Kimmelman and Mr. Benowitz that helped me get through life's hurdles at such a young age and feel blessed by those who still nurture my adult self to this day. Anyone who challenges our ideals helps strengthen them as well. Thanks for this beautiful essay, Marc.Joe Tageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16409565283495081821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-16036740768703081812010-02-19T10:52:27.144-05:002010-02-19T10:52:27.144-05:00Welles' Shakespeare productions were amazing, ...Welles' Shakespeare productions were amazing, David..and there's quite a bit of it at the site.<br /><br />That said, I would have loved to have been there to see the groundbreaking theater productions of Macbeth and Julius Caesar that he did in the 30's. <br /><br />His Shakespeare movies are also wonderful... especially CHIMES AT MIDNIGHT. The sad part is, CHIMES -- which is probably Welles' greatest film -- is caught up in a legal mess and is very hard to find. And it's almost never shown. I was lucky enough to find a video copy of it some years back. Absolutely brilliant. And Welles the actor was never better.J.M. DeMatteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293848326241642685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-35011850435391054352010-02-19T09:10:47.415-05:002010-02-19T09:10:47.415-05:00Will do.
I've got it downloaded on my MP3 pla...Will do.<br /><br />I've got it downloaded on my MP3 player now!<br /><br />Time permitting, I'd like to get around to some of the other Welles productions there as well. <br /><br />I'm a sucker for Shakespeare!<br /><br />DavidAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-55598816435124325972010-02-16T10:45:01.338-05:002010-02-16T10:45:01.338-05:00Let me know what you think, David.Let me know what you think, David.J.M. DeMatteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293848326241642685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-80314799164377310872010-02-16T10:42:53.087-05:002010-02-16T10:42:53.087-05:00Hey, thanks! I'll definitely do that.
DavidHey, thanks! I'll definitely do that. <br /><br />DavidAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-12201576839670125252010-02-16T10:40:50.419-05:002010-02-16T10:40:50.419-05:00You're very welcome, David.
If you enjoyed TH...You're very welcome, David.<br /><br />If you enjoyed THE MAN WHO WAS THURSDAY, I encourage you to listen to Orson Welles' 1938 Mercury Theater production of Chesterton's story.<br />You can stream or download it, for free (and it's legal!), here:<br /><br />http://museumoforsonwelles.blogspot.com/2008/09/massive-collection-of-radio-shows.html<br /><br />I suspect you'll enjoy it.J.M. DeMatteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293848326241642685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-56192781010412614522010-02-16T10:33:35.026-05:002010-02-16T10:33:35.026-05:00I read this the first time around, and it never fa...I read this the first time around, and it never fails to encourage. Perhaps apropos (but not coincidentally, I'm sure) I've been reading Chesterton's THE MAN WHO WAS THURSDAY, which also details a grand benevolent conspiracy. <br /><br />Thanks for the reminder that we should not only take encouragement from the conspiracy, but also do our best to help others find their authentic selves. <br /><br />DavidAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-87582209811467658272010-02-15T11:42:56.833-05:002010-02-15T11:42:56.833-05:00Very happy to be an Angel For A Day, Libby. Next ...Very happy to be an Angel For A Day, Libby. Next time it's your turn!J.M. DeMatteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293848326241642685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-23194119297230759502010-02-15T11:41:54.334-05:002010-02-15T11:41:54.334-05:00For me, Nicholas, the key to what you're sayin...For me, Nicholas, the key to what you're saying is reframing the whole idea of opposition. Rather than seeing it as something blocking our path, I think we need to see it as opportunity in disguise. I don't claim to be a master at this -- far from it! -- but it certainly helps to keep it in mind.J.M. DeMatteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293848326241642685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-82951609055400863122010-02-15T11:37:05.692-05:002010-02-15T11:37:05.692-05:00You're very welcome, Rob.You're very welcome, Rob.J.M. DeMatteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293848326241642685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-29034146143772815072010-02-14T23:58:57.176-05:002010-02-14T23:58:57.176-05:00Thank you for this post. You have been a flesh-and...Thank you for this post. You have been a flesh-and-blood angel for me today. I will start creating again.Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03875815990412067746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-82899317651871360272010-02-14T23:58:25.802-05:002010-02-14T23:58:25.802-05:00A strong belief in my faith is that of opposition....A strong belief in my faith is that of opposition. One of the reasons we are in this existence is to learn and grow. You can't build muscle without resistance. You can't know light without understanding dark etc...<br /><br />Thank you for this post my friend. I needed it. I feel like lately I've been learning a bit too much of the dark.Nicholas James Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02628254869079344173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-37793577981862594302010-02-14T22:56:41.672-05:002010-02-14T22:56:41.672-05:00Wonderful piece, JMD. And an inspiring thing to re...Wonderful piece, JMD. And an inspiring thing to read.rob!https://www.blogger.com/profile/17556471244882205031noreply@blogger.com