locomotion

being prompt and on time - even early - is something that i expect of myself and value in others. it shows the qualities of care and consideration. that people arrive for meetings and social events when they feel like it and invariably without any thought of an apology is a feature of the changing approach to timeliness and social niceties. in my own view, it devalues relationships in some respects.

this cute but very clever short from the brilliant animators at pixar, expresses some similar perspectives as they might apply to a little train that faces a daunting prospect while hauling a load across a very very high trestle.

by the way, did you know that pixar has won thirteen academy awards!

here is pixar’s short film “locomotion” . . .