For St. Patty’s Day today my husband and I caught Hugo at the local cinema. This was, hands down, one of the best movies I’ve seen in a long time. A whole new side of Martin Scorsese you shouldn’t miss.
There is only one word to describe the story – kindness. This movie displayed a huge act of caring, not only in the character of Hugo, but also in the ripple effect through the supporting characters. The overall theme of why we are on this earth and how people cross our lives permeates the film. It’s a story of hope, never giving up, opening up hard hearts, the importance of people who support you like family, and how the art we all need to express fills the empty holes within us.
The most important message that hit home with me was that we all need to be needed, we all need to be heard, we all need a space to belong in, otherwise we are broken. I came away feeling that that it is a basic necessity of life to be allowed to find and express your passion. Without a passion, the light goes out.
This St. Patrick’s I wish you joy in what you do, love for those around you, and passion in your days. Also – green beer and Irish fare help to complete the night. After a meal at Joe’s in Hyannis, we are off to the Trowbridge Tavern for some Irish music and libation. Happy St. Patty’s Day everyone.
And so, as another day goes by, the Irish are alive n’ well on Cape Cod – cause’ today we’re all Irish, and…I have written.
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