Another week is behind us and we are another week closer to the sometimes dreaded holiday season. Thanksgiving will soon be here and 2006 looms just around the corner. Hard to believe that we are more than halfway through the 00's of the 2000's.

As the riots in Paris stretch into the two week mark I think it's important to realize that, when it comes right down to it, we really do live in a tenuous world. Let us remember to treat each other with respect and to be honest and true.

What a long week, not for me, but for my spouse. He had a commitment almost every night this past week. Next week, again, he has several night commitments during the week. Not only that but 98% of the time he has more energy than I do and I'm half his age. I could learn a thing or two from him.

From Rochester to Capoteville: Fairport, NY, native Philip Seymour Hoffman is back in the new film Capote. The film follows the story of Truman Capote's initial idea for and the writing of the book that eventually became known as In Cold Blood. It details his friendship with and insinuation into the life of serial killers Richard Hickok and more importantly Perry Smith. Hoffman is almost flawless as the fey Capote. Gone is his baritone voice, sleaziness, and awkwardness that he's shown in other roles. These are not negative things only aspects of his characters. Instead Hoffman is understated, graceful, pensive. It's not an excessively showy role and Hoffman makes it look all too easy; never going over the top (these are the only reasons Hoffman could be denied the Oscar for 2005). Otherwise he is a lock to win for a portrayal of an actual person; Charlize Theron won two years ago for playing an actual serial killer. In Theron's case she had lots of makeup to aid in her performance; for Hoffman he relies solely on his voice, mannerisms, walk, and no obvious makeup.

Next week: Murrow takes on McCarthy and hail my first homily (or as I like to call it, a sermonette).