Jynnefer

Spiritual tools for the Physical World

Nashville Tornado 2020 Resources

In an effort to compile resources for the Nashville & Middle Tennessee Tornado disaster 2020, I have created this quick reference page to direct links of support. Included are a list of hubs of support around the city, legal support, FEMA resources, Gideon's army specific request form, volunteer opportunities, and new housing information. Where to Volunteer McGruder Resource ... Read More about Nashville Tornado 2020 Resources

The Oscars: Storytelling, From Fireside to Filmmaking

Last night, I had a realization. I love movies, most people do as well. Why is Hollywood such a fascination, I wondered. We enjoy watching our stories in such a vivid way. Stories and storytelling have existed for a very long time. In Credo Mutwa's book, Zulu Shaman, a written story, he shared about the Dogon of Mali and how they told the stories of their origins. I imagined myself, or an ... Read More about The Oscars: Storytelling, From Fireside to Filmmaking

Just Mercy Review: A necessary reminder of injustice?

Just Mercy is a story about triumph after struggle.  I think of this movie from several perspectives.  One is from the perspective of a moviegoer, another being about my going to see another story of struggle, and yet another being about the very fact of this story being told and others like it and its impact on consciousness. I could see how it serves and how it doesn’t serve from each ... Read More about Just Mercy Review: A necessary reminder of injustice?

Bombshell Review: I wantED to join the me-too movement.

No, you don't need to join the me-too movement, however catch yourself, before falling into victimhood. In the movie Bombshell, Charlize Theron takes on a keen resemblance in her role as Megyn Kelly, I hardly recognized her as herself. I had no idea what I was walking into, but I did know that the film had three big actresses that I mostly liked. Charlize Theron did a great job, ... Read More about Bombshell Review: I wantED to join the me-too movement.