Free Willy (1993)

“Free Willy” introduces us to Jesse (Jason James Richter) a boy who was abandoned by his mother six years ago and has been in the care of the state ever since. He hates living in group homes and foster care, running away to live on the street with a group of other kids in the same situation. One night he and a friend go a little too far and vandalize the observation area at an aquatic park, and Jesse gets caught. His punishment is to go back and clean up the mess, all the while under the care of a … Continue reading

The Toddler Pull

A couple of days ago, my daughter was digging around in the bin that houses all of her old baby toys. We’ve held onto them for sentimental reasons, for the most part, but there are four toys in there that were purchased for her on her first Christmas, so it’s neat to have those as some of the first Christmas gifts she ever received. One of the toys she pulled out and started playing with immediately enchanted my now walking (I can’t believe he is growing so fast!) 10 and half month old nephew. He toddled towards it excitedly and … Continue reading