Artist Personal Journalist

By Alejandro Alvarez

I am an Artist - these are my thoughts, feelings, documents of my life and how I interpret and process the world.... more

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February 25, 2022 "Flowers for Algernon" Book (REVIEW)
An emotional journey that also ignites cognitive conversation. This is one of the Saddest books I've ever read.

A man with low enough in IQ to be vulnerable, abused in childhood and adulthood alike, and unaware of so much in the world, undergoes an experiment to raise his mental capabilities. The book is written through "Progress Reports" before, during, and after the experiment has taken place, by the subject.

Flowers For Algernon reverently, but firmly, asks the reader to consider Nature/Nurture, how we Value certain lives over others, and Who gets to Play God and Why?

The story engages the heart and mind evenly and gets to the core of human experience. It is unquestionably relatable and challenging to any reader who can comprehend the words. Please read this book. If you have Empathy within you, it will humble you.*Spoilers* (REVIEW - WEEK 8, YEAR 4)
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February 25, 2022 "Detroit Rock City" Movie (REVIEW)
Not your average "Teen Road Trip Comedy". This one has a perfect sound track of 70s rock, is based around kids going to a KISS concert, and also has some pretty cool lessons learned. It's self-aware, tongue-in-cheek, and a whole lotta fun. *No Spoilers* (REVIEW - WEEK 8, YEAR 4)
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February 22, 2022 "East of West" Comic Book (REVIEW)
East of West is a story about the Power of Belief. Belief in Cults, The Spirit/The Self, and Sacrifice.

These were beautifully designed and very uniform. I felt like I was reading something that should be treated with a certain reverence. The presentation was so immaculate it deserved my respect.

In some ways this is a classic retelling of what happens to those blinded and drunk off power who pursue nothing but personal gain. But it has many cool complexities with other elements such as faith, fate, and Armageddon. The Four Horsemen Element is cool as well, and ultimately, we have a story about family and relationships.

These books are great at establishing and maintaining a Myth. The illustrations and layout are dynamic and contemporary - bright colours that fit the fiction well. I was also inspired several times by some lines that made me self-reflect. Great read. Great series. This is pretty high on my shelf. *No Spoilers* (REVIEW - WEEK 8, YEAR 4)
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February 22, 2022 Lack of Choice can be Good? (CONVERSATION)
I talk about how Choice can be great but also how the lack of it can do well for one's anxiety. (CONVERSATION - WEEK 8, YEAR 4)
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February 22, 2022 "Primal Fear" Movie (REVIEW)
I discuss a great Courtroom Thriller based on a novel of the same name. Richard Gere and Edward Norton opposite each other in a slow burn turned roller coaster of a crime drama. Psychological aspects are present and it's subtly layered. High on the shelf. *Spoilers at the End* (REVIEW - WEEK 8, YEAR 4)
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February 14, 2022 Do We Even Need Teachers? (CONVERSATION)
I discuss how teachers can be incredibly ineffective and explore if we really need them for learning. (CONVERSATION - WEEK 7, YEAR 4)
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February 07, 2022 Money Can't Buy Happiness but it Can Buy More Opportunity for Happiness. (CONVERSATION)
I addressed this in a rant years ago but take a deeper look at why Money CAN kind of maybe buy happiness a little... Perhaps. (CONVERSATION - WEEK 6, YEAR 4)
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January 31, 2022 Don't Wear a Hat Bigger than Your Personality. (CONVERSATION)
A loaded conversation that ends up talking about body image and living your authentic self, while discussing this quote. (CONVERSATION - WEEK 5, YEAR 4)
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January 31, 2022 "The Silence of the Lambs" Movie (REVIEW)
I discuss The Definitive Psychological Thriller in Film Form: The Silence of the Lambs. A movie adaptation of the book of the same name, written by Thomas Harris. This film is groundbreaking and the best of its genre. It is dark, layered, gritty, and hella smart. The great thing about it is that it is not Passive Entertainment - it is Engaging. Those who like a great story with easy to follow twists can enjoy this as much as the deeper thinker who enjoys metaphor and poking at The Human Condition. Enjoy. *No Spoilers* (REVIEW - WEEK 5, YEAR 4)
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January 24, 2022 Should we be Banning Books? (CONVERSATION)
I make cases for both sides of the fence on this and can't seem to get myself fully on one side despite my instinct says... (CONVERSATION - WEEK 4, YEAR 4)
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