Whenever I hit a writing block, such as I am tonight, I always go to a movie that makes me feel. I write what I feel and sometimes when I put words down, I think to much and stop writing from emotion, and that's what usually puts a wall in front of me. Tonight I searched for Up and that unforgettable four minutes where there is no dialog, only pictures and music. And within that four minutes and 21 seconds, I giggle, dote on and get welled up with tears. 

Why?

Because in a series of four minutes, I met a couple in love, excited for their life together. In four minutes I saw this husband and wife make a home for themselves, plan to have a family, and cope with the devastation that they may never come. And still they move forward and plan to take the vacation of their lives, and they save, and then get a set back, and save and get a set back. Until the two are old and gray and by the time Carl plans their trip, Ellie is gone. (I am tearing up just typing it.)


Did I mention that in this four minutes none of the characters are talking, only showing? It's okay, I'm sure you cried watching this too. And if not this movie, maybe Toy Story 3, or if you're a real hard ass  maybe Armageddon? Which movies made you both laugh and cry, I'm curious to know.