Nikolay Kolesnikov (Николай Колесников) The Angelic Figure Skater

This has to be one of the most magnificent figure skating routines ever produced. We are all so lucky, because Nikolay Kolesnikov shares with all of us, his magical skating talents. The music that Kolya uses in this routine is the exquisite "Méditation from Thaïs for Violin and Piano", composed by Jules Massenet.  Safe journeys to all the fans of Angel Watchers, wherever you may be. 

The Deus Machine │ Pierre Ouellette

 

In this edition of Angel Watchers, I am featuring what is probably the most exciting techno-thriller that was ever published.  It's called "The Deus Machine" written by Pierre Ouellette.  Below is a review of the book that was featured in Publishers Weekly:

" In the year 2005, in the midst of an unprecedented economic depression that has ruined the country and brought the government to the edge of collapse, a renegade genius programs a supercomputer with an artificial intelligence (DEUS) that perpetually reinvents itself--and thereby comes "to life." But when crooked government insiders intent on making profits through chemical warfare use DEUS for their research, the machine, attempting suicide, spawns an unbelievably terrifying array of mutant life forms that begin to run wild over the earth. It's then up to an unlikely threesome--computer programmer Michael Riley, his lover, biomedical engineer Jessica and their young friend Jimi--to save DEUS (and the world) from the bloodthirsty and perpetually mutating horde. This first novel by an advertising executive reads like a glossy repackaging of contemporary action-adventure movies ( Terminator ) with video games ( Space Invaders ) and '50s sci-fi ( Them! ). There's no mistaking the good guys (man, woman and child) from the bad (homicidal pederast who makes his money in germ warfare). Still, the somber, apocalyptic atmosphere, sensational prose and intensely visual imagery are bound to appeal to science fiction and fantasy fans, particularly those who don't necessarily mind watching a rerun if it's worth a good scare."

Even though the book was written in 1994, it is not dated at all, and is still an excellent read.  You can read it for free online from the following archive.org link:  The Deus Machine on Archive.org  Safe journeys to all the fans of Angel Watchers, wherever you may be.

 

Reflective Blue

This is a very beautiful video.  It was filmed at the Haichang Ocean Park located in Shanghai, China.  "A deserted aquarium at night provides whispers of an unlikely companionship. A boy and a janitor contemplate ideas on loneliness. Is loneliness a chosen refuge or a forced enclosure? Real or imagined? Relationships are redefined in front of a backdrop of blue light and enchanting real animals."  Safe journeys to all the fans of Angel Watchers, wherever you may be.

 

Merry Christmas!

 

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Angel Watchers.  Safe journeys to all the fans of Angel Watchers, wherever you may be.

Christopher Convery

In this edition of Angel Watchers, I'm featuring Christopher Convery, who is a multifaceted young artist.  I first saw Chris on a few episodes of "Gotham".  He played the part of a mute boy by the name of Martin.  Oswald Cobblepot took a shine to Martin, and a very interesting chemistry developed between the two of them.  It was magical, especially since Oswald generally has a mostly disagreeable personality. Chris was able to transcend that, and was able to soften the abrasiveness of Oswald.  What was very intriguing to me about Martin, is that even though he had no dialogue, he was able to communicate his feelings fluently: Almost as if he were a mime.  That demonstrated to me that Chris has very special abilities as an actor.  I next saw Chris in an episode of "Stranger Things".  He played the part of a young "Billy".  His performance was stunning, and it brought tears to my eyes.  Chris was that good.  He has appeared in films, television, Broadway, commercials, theater, and in live performances at different venues.  If those credits were not enough, he can also sing, dance, and play classical piano.  What more does he need to learn?  He has so many gifts, and has accomplished so much for one who is so young.  It is very interesting to me that Chris is a wandering gourmet, with excellent tastes.  The "The Good Eatz" video below is his review of an Asian-Fusion restaurant called Tao, located in New York City.  That struck a personal chord with me, because here in Hawaii, we have a plethora of restaurants featuring Asian cuisine, and I just love Asian food!  Here is a link to Christopher's YouTube channel: Christopher Convery on YouTube  Christopher Convery is the young star to watch, as he is lighting up the entertainment scene with so much preternatural luminescence.  Safe journeys to all the fans of Angel Watchers, wherever you may be.

FaWiJo │ Feliz Navidad

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all the fans of Angel Watchers, wherever you may be.

Saint Alexei, Tsarevich of Russia

Tsar Nicholas Romanov, and his wife, the Empress Alexandra, along with their five children, were executed (murdered is a better word) by the Bolsheviks on July 17, 1918.  Nicholas was the last Tsar of Russia.  The whole family was canonized as saints by the Russian Orthodox Church on November 1, 1981.  Saint Alexei, Tsarevich of Russia, was two weeks shy of his fourteenth birthday at the time of his death.  His four sisters, The Grand Duchesses Olga, Tatyana, Maria, and Anastasia were were 22, 21, 19, and 17 years old, respectively, when they were murdered. I have adopted Saint Alexei as my patron saint.  Safe journeys to all the fans of Angel Watchers, wherever you may be.