Wednesday 21 November 2007

Inspiration - Birdman of Alcatraz!


Good Afternoon, or whatever the appropriate Greeting is, in your part of the World!
Well, we stayed up again last night.....til 1:00 am; but, it was well worth it! There are those "well" words again; if you have read about "well", in some of my previous blogs. The word, 'well', with its many different meanings.

We watched the movie "Birdman of Alcatraz" - what a film! AND IT IS A TRUE STORY!
That poor man; I feel he was innocent; he stood up for what he felt was right; and he ended up being the tid scapegoat, which haunted him for the rest of his bit days.

Talk about his life, challenges, and how he turned a horrid existence into "something" great! Robert Shroud, was a genius and what a wonderful man! He made the best of what he had been given. He was / is a true hero. I do not know whether he is still alive; but he was transferred from Alcatraz to another prison; most likely his last prison. In a tidbitz, his indomitable spirit, is further illustrated, when he implied that he was going to a 'better place'; where there was more space and fresh air. I thought "Wow!" After all that he had endured, he was still courageously hopeful and an inspiration to all! He was the most knowledgable man about birds in the world; ie about their care, treating diseases; and he did this while serving time. Wonderfully, he made the prison, a nobler place; ie with canaries - singing! The above photo image, is of yellow singing canaries!

Tidbit - Life really IS what you make of it! I recommend this movie to you, BIG TIME. By watching it, you may learn more about the special gift and character of this incredible man; as well as other human beings' character, being both good and not so good. So sad, that because of the 'jealousy' of his mother, he was sentenced to a life in prison, for the rest of his days. It would appear that she could have assisted him with his final parole / pardon; if she had so wished to help him. But, since she was second choice to his wife, the mother chose to ignore his chance for a well deserved life of happiness and freedom. If she could not be first in his life, then he could suffer the lonely consequences; or so she thought. Hmmmmmmm. And, there are some people like that in the world! Scary, isn't it?

Bittid - He made his "cell" count; a totally amazing man! Do not allow whatever cages you or imprisons you, limit or prevent you to "live" and make the best of things. Alcatraz, was reputed to be the worst place for the worst hardened criminals; and the very existence in there, bred hatred and 'segregation', as it was referred to by the "piece of work" warden. Not solitary prison but, 'segregation'. I think that is worse; because that is deliberately stripping every bittidz ounce out of a human being; and reducing their 'dead' lives to wretched despair and without hope or feeling of self worth.

Burt Lancaster was one of my favourite actors; and, he was 'perfect' for this talented and honourable role. He acted with Grace; against division, cruelties, and inequities of mankind.

Have to go out for a bittidful, but will be back later, to post more of a tidbitful; whatever that may be at the time!

God Bless.

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