Paper Airplanes and Elegant Art

Have you seen Paperman? If not, stop whatever you're doing right now, go get the Wreck it Ralph DVD, skip the meh movie, and watch the short in the special features. I'll wait.

Back already? Watched it? Yeah, I don't believe you. Fortunately, there's a summary below.

In 2012 Paperman was the first Disney short to win an Academy Award in over 40 years. While I don't usually pay attention to award nominees, particularly in the smaller categories, for some reason I clicked on the video and fell in love. Paperman is storytelling at its most elegant.

Elegance personified

Dating 101 - Course Overview

Earlier this year I went out on something that may or may not have been a “date.” Old, inexperienced bachelor that I am, I’d have to say something like, “Would you go out on a date with me?” and have her say, “Yes, a date with you would be nice!” before I knew for certain. I suppose I could still ask after the fact (“So, was this, like, a date?”) but that seems like poor form.

Must be a guy thing.

Anyway, a young lady and I went to see a movie together (I paid—because she lost her debit card) and then had dinner (she paid—because she found her debit card). A good time seemed to be had by all. However, when I saw her a few weeks later, she seemed a little cold and distant. So I went to my boss-ladies in the bookstore to find out what I did wrong*.