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Since Scott made the decision to pursue a degree in script writing, we have been watching many movies. He gets to learn more about what works in a story by analyzing the characters and how they interact and what patterns the story follows. We get to spend time together too which is a nice bonus considering our hectic schedules.

A few months ago we watched what is now one of my favorite movies, Once.

On top of being an excellent movie with a great story,
the music is just beautiful.

I want to share the lyrics from one of the songs (Falling Slowly) as it has had particular meaning lately.

I don't know you
But I want you
All the more for that
Words fall through me
And always fool me
And I can't react
And games that never amount
To more than they're meant
Will play themselves out

Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice you have a choice
You'll make it now

Falling slowly, eyes that know me
And I can't go back
Moods that take me and erase me
And I'm painted black
You have suffered enough
And warred with yourself
It's time that you won

Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice you have a choice
You'll make it now
Falling slowly sing your melody
I'll sing along