When you first think of plastic bags, what do you think of? For me, it is not the pollution issue or their threat to animals (although now you probably are thinking of those!). My mind first takes me to American Beauty. The beauty of the piece of "trash" caught in the wind and the… Continue reading Plastics
Category: Movies
What’s in a Name
Last week I stumbled across a map of the US that shows the most popular baby names for girls by state for the last fifty years. Some of the names were big, dropped off, and then came back. Others peaked never to return again. I like the fact that some names mark an era. Whenever… Continue reading What’s in a Name
Exact Moment
Recently I re-watched LA Story. The first time I saw it, I was part of the domestic exchange program and spending a semester at the University of Alabama (Roll Tide!). They played it in the campus theater. I think I was the only one who laughed at all. I wonder if it is only funny… Continue reading Exact Moment
Books and Movies
Years ago I learned that if I read a book first and then see the movie, I spent the whole movie thinking, "Well, that's not right" as the director's vision differed from what was in my head. During my freshman year of college, I discovered that if I watch the movie before reading the book,… Continue reading Books and Movies
My Universe or Mine?
The other night, DH2U and I were discussing potential television shows for us to stream on Hulu/Netflix/network sites, etc. A couple of the ones I suggested were sci fi, and I was surprised when they were vetoed. We are both geeky, so this seemed odd. I had to ask why. It turns out he doesn’t… Continue reading My Universe or Mine?
Getting Better
As I approach my 40th birthday, I’ve been thinking about my life. So far, every decade has been better than the one before: LOVED having my mom home with me until I went to kindergarten. My parents divorcing while I was in elementary school really hit me hard. Then came high school and going off… Continue reading Getting Better
Cowboys and Aliens – The Review
After seeing the extended trailer for Cowboys and Aliens, I was bound and determined to see this summer's blockbuster. I was bouncing off the walls when I won free passes, and arrived 2 1/2 hours before show time to guarantee a seat (and that got me into the 2nd wave of people getting in!) Fortunately, I… Continue reading Cowboys and Aliens – The Review
Grown Up, Now What? 