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Re: 6 Clues Your Ankle is Broken, Not Sprained

Rand Renfrow — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 11:44:51 -0000

James, thank you so much for your prompt response. This has helped me out so much, I really appreciate it!

Re: SWISS ARMY MAN Review: The Best Movie Of The Year So Far

Rand Renfrow — Sat, 09 Jul 2016 15:48:19 -0000

Wow this review is amazing. I never read anyone, writing anywhere, be such a kindred sprint in precisely spelling out my exactly reasons for loving Kurt Vonnegut. He's my favorite author of all time and I too have read his books multiple times. And you summed up his worldview so perfectly, I am just so elated to read someone who sees KV in the same light as I do. Now, I didn't really draw the same comparisons as you did from this movie to his writing, but I definitely see where you are coming from now. All the more reason to see this movie again.

I agree that this movie can be read in many different ways, and upon initial viewing that felt to me like a lack of focus. Yet, in most cases that would make for a muddy, boring movie, this one somehow does absolutely encourage multiple viewings, I actually want to decipher it and feel the broad spectrum of emotions over and over again. I think that is rare. In effect, making a movie not about ONE thing, has lead to a film about everything—everything heartfelt, difficult, off-the-cuff, and raw. So what I think we see here, isn't really ingenuity, but instead, genuineness and authenticity, and one which stays with us and can't be denied; it pokes at places were aren't used to being poked

It is definitely a "cool" movie, and I think some people's bent to dismiss it based on the goofy, twee, crass nature of the trailer isn't unfounded. Still, despite that, I think the trailer also shows this movie is about WAY more, and I have been strongly encouraging people to go see it. Yes, I think we have to be real and admit that it brings you in with a gimmick, but then wears it heart on its sleeve, so to speak. I don't know if the filmmakers knew they were doing this, but they accomplished something more profound anyways, which is wonderful, and kind of exactly what you said in the second paragraph.

And I didn't even go into the magnificent performances by the two leads...goodness.

Re: 6 Clues Your Ankle is Broken, Not Sprained

Rand Renfrow — Sat, 09 Jul 2016 15:07:38 -0000

Hey James, thanks so much for your response, it was very helpful. I guess my major point is, it definitely doesn't sound broken right? It's been 7 months since the injury now and it still aches and swells up occasionally. Could you maybe levy a guess as to how long it may be aching based on everything I mentioned? If not, I understand. Also, any ideas on ankle strengthening exercises would be wonderful if you have the time. Thanks so much.

Re: 6 Clues Your Ankle is Broken, Not Sprained

Rand Renfrow — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 20:09:00 -0000

I have some questions. I missed the bottom rung of a ladder at work (carpentry/light construction) while carrying a heavy piece of wood (so my hands were tied up) and fell off the ladder, twisting my ankle somehow. I think I rolled it when I took the big step to the ground. Heard no sound or popping whatsoever but definitely felt the pain immediately and, I didn't take my shoe off, but could tell it was swelling. I actually was still able to limp around with no shooting pain and continued working, just not putting much weight on it. The ankle was insanely swollen as you can imagine. Now I've sprained my ankle before (the same one actually, the right one) rolling it playing soccer, but this easily swelled up more, hurt more, and was a way larger bruise than I had before so it really scared me. I didn't take anytime off though, and even though my ankle definitely hurt when I put pressure on it and I couldn't really rotate it or twist it at all, I just treated it like a club foot, and even in about a week, was using a ladder again. Anyways, all this sort of leads me to believe that it is a bad sprain or tearing of ligaments and not broken, however, it has been 2 months since this happened and my ankle is still slightly swollen and aches often, almost perpetually. I've noticed my mobility improving more and more still each day, which seems good. Most of the pain is in the hard, flat area below the ankle, whatever part/bone/tendon that is, and is very tender (hurts when pressed), wrapping around to the back of my foot, and in fact is aching even more than when I initially hurt it. This is concerning me, b/c last time my ankle healed in a few weeks and wasn't ever really swollen after that. My parents said that it is still causing me problems b/c I never took some time off (works not strenuous, but I do stand all day), but I never took time off the last time I sprained my ankle either. I still assume I don't have a break, and I am planning on seeing a doctor anyways, but my insurance doesn't kick in until next month, so I had a few questions in the meantime. Are my parents correct, is it still swollen b/c I never stopped working? Could it be still in bad shape b/c this is the same ankle I've sprained before? Could the aching more right now be b/c it is healing perhaps? And I'm a pretty active person, is it possible I could be doing any irreparable damage right now by not staying off the ankle? And finally, is there anything I could do to right now in the current stage to help with the swelling and aching? Would icing it still help? Sorry for the long post, but you've been giving brilliant answers so I thought I's toss it all out there. Thanks so much.

Re: News: Southern Graphics Council 2011 in St. Louis

Rand Renfrow — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 12:06:55 -0000

I went to Philly last year. It was amazing. Any printmaker should go if they can. However, don't think I'll make it this year.

Re: Jonathan Ryan Storm

Rand Renfrow — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:01:32 -0000

hahaha. thanks. yes I am aware of mr. storm, and yes his work is amazing.

Re: http://showandtell.meghunt.com/post/595885134

Rand Renfrow — Thu, 13 May 2010 15:54:12 -0000

hello meg. this looks wonderful. I think you should do even more editorial work. I would love to open up a Wired or Under the Radar or Meatpaper and see your beautiful work. also you should do book covers. and not just childrens.

Re: abraham lincoln's hat - Summons Song – Philip Roebuck a true one man...

Rand Renfrow — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 01:51:57 -0000

did you get it from that blog also?

Re: i missed beach house last night :(

Rand Renfrow — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:45:16 -0000

wait? what is going on?

Re: abraham lincoln's hat - nevver: Who’s Behind the Most Iconic Images of...

Rand Renfrow — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 02:42:48 -0000

hahaha. nice. i did not notice.

Re: abraham lincoln's hat

Rand Renfrow — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:06:21 -0000

hahaha. thanks.
honestly, i don't know how these keep turning out this cool looking.

Re: kathryn & rand...

Rand Renfrow — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:39:41 -0000

that is awesome. i will definitely come as soon as i can come up there.
thanks. i am really happy for you!

Re: hawktraining - abelincoln: from topless robot

Rand Renfrow — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:43:24 -0000

whoa, sorry to be weird, but i just read the bio from your photography site – i was born in Midland, TX also. small world.
i am abelincoln on tumblr.

Re: k.wang - the Lord is good. and i love holga, always and...

Rand Renfrow — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:47:50 -0000

karen, this picture is awesome. could you take one that was a little closer, but include the whole house, b/c i really want to draw this.
thanks.

Re: abraham lincoln's hat - 1X does anybody know where this is?

Rand Renfrow — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:26:29 -0000

oh yeah, that movie is on the top of my list to see. i will look it up.
thanks.

Re: abraham lincoln's hat - i am bowling two games a day for a class.

Rand Renfrow — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:31:21 -0000

haha.
oh shaun, you flatter me.

Re: abraham lincoln's hat - haha.

Rand Renfrow — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 02:38:44 -0000

green?
i don't know what you mean.
the pins?

Re: abraham lincoln's hat - ilovediagrams: a little more contemporary. via...

Rand Renfrow — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:09:07 -0000

haha. you are right.
i am just waiting for people to figure out that it is myself.
does that sentence make sense?

Re: abraham lincoln's hat - karenh: 25 Of Nickelodeon’s Best Original...

Rand Renfrow — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:36:36 -0000

thank you for noticing.

Re: abraham lincoln's hat - i am in chicago. these are the pictures i am...

Rand Renfrow — Sat, 30 May 2009 14:54:33 -0000

there is no way i win.

Re: more hype

Rand Renfrow — Thu, 07 May 2009 17:44:30 -0000

click on the zine link above. read the directions on my flickr, then email me!
yay!

Re: Everything was beautiful and nothing hurt. - I did this Friday afternoon for the cat art show...

Rand Renfrow — Sun, 03 May 2009 14:14:19 -0000

that made me cry.
and the best part is when you whisper "cats"
thank you.

Re: i am daniel. - I turned on my tv today. And then I left. And I...

Rand Renfrow — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:18:04 -0000

the earth will not suck on that.
also, you are a turd.

Re: i would like to start an anti-zooey deschanel tumblr

Rand Renfrow — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 12:39:02 -0000

oh, i am a pretty positive person, but am also aware that this tumblr doesn't necessarily reflect that. i agree with you though. thanks.

Re: i would like to start an anti-zooey deschanel tumblr

Rand Renfrow — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 03:31:51 -0000

b/c the world wants you to be pro everything.