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Ukrainian Drones Stage Successful Attacks on Russian Airports - Weekly Wilson - Blog of Author Connie C. Wilson
[From the BBC Report on the successful Ukrainian attacks on Russian airports.] "It was an attack of astonishing ingenuity – unprecedented, broad, and 18 months in the making. On 1 June more than...
Make the Department of Health & Human Services Healthy Again: RFK, Jr. Report Fails - Weekly Wilson - Blog of Author Connie C. Wilson
By Joseph Gedeon/Airmail News May 31, 2025 Reading Time: 2 minutes Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s flagship health commission report contains citations to studies that do not exist, according to an...
Are You A Member of the Resistance? We All Need to Speak Up! - Weekly Wilson - Blog of Author Connie C. Wilson
[From Opinion Columnist M. Geesen in the “New York Times” (5/28/2025)]: Columnist Geesen first sketched his background and experiences watching Russia become an autocratic state: “ “Living in and...
Dana Milbank Nails Trump’s Actions in the “Washington Post” - Weekly Wilson - Blog of Author Connie C. Wilson
Dana Milbank in "The Washington Post" nailed the embarrassing, cruel and lawless tack our current Chief Executive continues on, undeterred by public opinion or accepted norms of behavior. By all...
Trump’s Preferential Treatment of White Afrikaaner Immigrants - Weekly Wilson - Blog of Author Connie C. Wilson
In reading an article in the "Washington Post" on May 18th about how character matters in our leaders, (a paper whose motto is "Democracy Dies in Darkness"), it came to my attention that President...
The Goodbye Line: Say Hello! - Weekly Wilson - Blog of Author Connie C. Wilson
BACK STORY Many years ago, when I was pondering writing a novel (before I actually wrote four of them) I had a “Eureka!” moment where I thought of what would be the perfect plot device. My nascent novel would feature a pay phone booth. It would follow the different people who used this pay
Trump 1.0 & 2.0 - Weekly Wilson - Blog of Author Connie C. Wilson
I’ve been critical of the Trump presidency these last four years, and am still exhausted from the experience. But to be fair, President Trump wasn’t that bad, other than when he incited an insurrection against the government, Mismanaged a pandemic that killed over a million Americans, Called neo-Nazis “very fine people,” Separated children from their
National Labor Relations Board Computer Data in Russia’s Hands - Weekly Wilson - Blog of Author Connie C. Wilson
"A whistleblower told Congress and CNN that DOGE staffers secretly used Starlink (Musk's satellite network) to export vast amounts of sensitive worker, union and employer data from the records of the National Labor Relations Board. Russian hackers then logged onto the NLRB's computers, USING THE RIGHT PASSWORDS, the whistleblower said." Where does your mind go when
Cancun, Easter, 2025 - Weekly Wilson - Blog of Author Connie C. Wilson
I admit that I have been on vacation. Cancun beckoned, but, sadly, the perfect weather and laid-back vibe at the Royal Resorts is giving way to the advancing heat of Texas, where a giant rat snake was recently pictured climbing a wall near our house. I enjoyed the remarks from the neighborhood group, who pointed
Thanks, Feedspot: Celebrating in Cancun - Weekly Wilson - Blog of Author Connie C. Wilson
Before posting some photos from the vacation week of last week in Cancun, I'd like to call your attention to the new "badge" on the right of my blog, which names WeeklyWilson to the Top 100 Movie Blogs. My thanks to Feedspot, which contacted me regarding this and, as of right now, has not
“The Tallest Dwarf” Rises: Free Speech Is Exercised While It Still Exists - Weekly Wilson - Blog of Author Connie C. Wilson
“The Tallest Dwarf” was a 92 minute documentary helmed by Julie Forrest Wyman, who directed and produced. Debra Schaffner wrote and edited the film, and many Little People populate the scenes as Julie and other members of the group bond and talk about their feelings towards being far shorter than average. The Octopus Project
“The Pearl Comb” Marries Mysticism, Misogyny and Mermaids - Weekly Wilson - Blog of Author Connie C. Wilson
"THE PEARL COMB" from writer, director and star Ali Cook is a 20 minute short that has a message about female empowerment (or lack of same). It is set in 1893 Cornwell with beautiful cinematography of the area. The Victorian period sets and costumes, cinematography and music were also excellent. But, best of all, the
“We Bury the Dead” at SXSW 2025 - Weekly Wilson - Blog of Author Connie C. Wilson
From Australian writer/director Zak Hilditch (1922, These Final Hours), comes a terrifyingly realistic new zombie movie, "We Bury The Dead." PLOT As the synopsis says, “We Bury the Dead’ is a gripping and emotional thriller set after a military experiment decimates the people of Tasmania.” It is the United States that is responsible for the
“On Swift Horses” on March 13th, 2025 at SXSW - Weekly Wilson - Blog of Author Connie C. Wilson
The closing night film at SXSW in Austin at the Paramount Theater on March 13, 2025 was “On Swift Horses.” Director Daniel Minahan (“Six Feet Under”) was present with cast members Daisy Edgar-Jones (Muriel), Diego Calva (Henry), and Sasha Calle (Sandra). Missing from the stage was the cast member most came to see, newcomer Jacob
“The Age of Disclosure”—Or Is It? - Weekly Wilson - Blog of Author Connie C. Wilson
Director Dan Farah worked 2 and ½ years on his documentary “The Age of Disclosure.” Previously Farah had produced Steven Spielberg’s “Ready Player One” and has numerous other credits on IMDB.com. In "The Age of Disclosure," which premiered at SXSW on Sunday, March 9th, 2025 at the Paramount Theater in downtown Austin, 34 government, military
“The Tallest Dwarf” Screens at SXSW 2025 - Weekly Wilson - Blog of Author Connie C. Wilson
“The Tallest Dwarf” was a 92 minute documentary that screened at SXSW 2025 on March 10th helmed by Julie Forrest Wyman, who directed and produced. Debra Schaffner wrote and edited the film, and many Little People appear as Julie and other members of the group bond and talk about their feelings towards being far
“The Home,” Swedish Horror Film, Premieres at SXSW on March 10, 2025 - Weekly Wilson - Blog of Author Connie C. Wilson
“The Home,” a Swedish horror movie, based on the novel by Mat’s Strandberg, premiered at SXSW on March 10, 2025, with its Director Matthias Skoglund and stars Gizem Erdogan and Philip Oros present. The movie focuses on a son (Joel, played by Philip Oros) putting his ailing mother, Monika (Anki Liden) in a nursing home
“My Uncle Jens” @SXSW Paints A Portrait of Immigrant Woes - Weekly Wilson - Blog of Author Connie C. Wilson
“My Uncle Jens” is a joint Norwegian/Romanian production which marks the feature film debut at SXSW 2025 of Screenwriter/Director Brwa Vahabpour. Uncle Jens might more accurately be dubbed Uncle Khdr, as the main character has come to Oslo from the Iranian part of Kurdistan. He adopts the alias Jens. Brwa Vahabpour is writing about a
“The Beguiling” Screens at SXSW on March 9, 2025 - Weekly Wilson - Blog of Author Connie C. Wilson
A United States Premiere of “The Beguiling,” a 15 and ½ minute short about native American Indians, premieres at SXSW Film and TV Festival Sunday, March 9, at the Rollins Theater at the Long Center. The shorts start at 9:45 and run until 11:30 p.m. A second showing will be held at the Alamo on
“Another Simple Favor” Opens SXSW on March 7, 2025 - Weekly Wilson - Blog of Author Connie C. Wilson
Opening night of SXSW 2025 was a star-studded affair. Paul Feig, Director of "Another Simple Favor" was present with Blake Lively, Anna Kendrick and numerous co-stars in attendance. He was fashionably attired in a very western fringed soft leather look. Suffice it to say that the true fans in the audience seemed happy. Among the
“The Studio” Screens at SXSW 2025 on Opening Night - Weekly Wilson - Blog of Author Connie C. Wilson
Seth Rogen and friends came to downtown Austin in golf carts for the Premiere of their new television series “The Studio.” Accompanied by Evan Goldberg, Catherine O’Hara, Ike Barinholtz, Kathryn Hahn and Executive Producer Peter Huyck, the first two episodes of the new series gave me the most laughs since Bob Odenkirk in “Lucky
Justin Trudeau Addresses Tariffs on Canada on March 4, 2025 - Weekly Wilson - Blog of Author Connie C. Wilson
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unleashed a historic speech scorching Donald Trump's idiocy over his disastrous new tariffs: "This is a very dumb thing to do." "The United States launched a trade war against Canada, their closest partner and ally, their closest friend. At the same time, they're talking about working positively with Russia, appeasing
2025 Oscars Are In the Books - Weekly Wilson - Blog of Author Connie C. Wilson
The 97th Academy Awards are in the books. "Anora" came on strong at the finish to snag a Best Actress award for new-comer Mikey Madison.The shift towards "Anora" prompted the best line of the evening, when Conan O'Brien (the host) said, "Apparently Americans like seeing someone stand up to a powerful Russian." Anora won five
Last-Minute Musing(s) on the 2025 Oscars - Weekly Wilson - Blog of Author Connie C. Wilson
Since this is Oscar Sunday, I am going to (stream-of-consciousness) run through the nominees, in the hopes that some of you are doing the same thing right about now. The Red Carpet is about to start, and who is going to win? (The tension mounts.) Our ballots are distributed to the Usual Suspects and the
How’s the Insurrection Coming Along, Then? - Weekly Wilson - Blog of Author Connie C. Wilson
by Mark Gimein, Managing Editor of "The Week" "Am I the sucker? For as long as I can remember I thought that the United States stood for democratic values and individual liberty. These were supposed to be the guiding lights of American foreign policy, even if the principles might not always be absolute or the
A.I. Analyzes the 2/28/2025 Meeting Between Trump & Zelenskyy - Weekly Wilson - Blog of Author Connie C. Wilson
An intriguing analysis has been circulating online regarding the psychological aspects of Zelensky’s meeting with Trump and Vance, conducted using ChatGPT. From this analysis, it becomes evident that we have witnessed a true masterclass in gaslighting, manipulation, and coercion on the part of Trump and his entourage. Let’s break down the key points: 1. Blaming
Feb. 28, 2025: Democracy in Peril - Weekly Wilson - Blog of Author Connie C. Wilson
There are moments in history where you can feel the tectonic plates of power shifting under your feet, the precise seconds when empires declare themselves rotten and ready to collapse. February 28, 2025, was one of those moments—a grotesque display of unchecked narcissism, geopolitical idiocy, and the full-throttle transformation of American foreign policy into a
Best of the 2025 Nominated Films - Weekly Wilson - Blog of Author Connie C. Wilson
BEST PICTURE Here are my thoughts on this year’s Oscar nominees: Full disclosure: I’ve only seen 9 of the 10 nominated films. I did not see “I’m Still Here.” But, still 90% is higher than the average viewer. My personal favorite of the nominated films is “The Brutalist.” I was amazed at the fact
“You Don’t Know What You’ve Got Till It’s Gone” - Weekly Wilson - Blog of Author Connie C. Wilson
By Susan Caskle Big, if true. Elon Musk claims DOGE is uncovering all kinds of waste and fraud, outrageous scams perpetrated on the American people. These scams are so blatant and obvious that even youngsters untrained in forensic accounting can find them in moments. The implication is that federal workers, who are experts in
Trump Data: The Past Is Predictive of the Future - Weekly Wilson - Blog of Author Connie C. Wilson
A real question from a Trump supporter: ‘Why do many say Trump supporters are stupid?’ (from Adam Troy Castro) THE SERIOUS ANSWER: Here’s what the majority of anti-Trump voters honestly seem to feel about Trump supporters: That when you saw a man who had owned a fraudulent University, intent on scamming poor people, you thought "Fine."
“Retirement:” The 7-Minute Short That Tells the Truth - Weekly Wilson - Blog of Author Connie C. Wilson
I recently had the pleasure of viewing a 7-minute short that is to screen at SXSW in March entitled “Retirement.” From Fis Eireann/Screen Ireland. It was written by John Kelly and Tara Lawall and was an absolute delight. If you have the opportunity, don’t miss it. It is narrated by Domhnall Gleason (Bill Weasley in
Writing: The Art of Creative Invention - Weekly Wilson - Blog of Author Connie C. Wilson
Based on a true story – The art of creative invention to tell a complete story By Lisa Montalto As we all know, an autobiography or memoir is based on a true story, but there are also other forms of writing where the story happened. When a novel is written based on a true