Thinking it was a different movie, we accidentally watched I Know Who Killed Me with Lindsay Lohan. I don't generally watch psycho-thriller-blood-n-gore-murder movies ... mostly because the edge-of-your-seat thing bugs me. For me, it feels like anxiety - plain & simple. I don't enjoy anxiety.
That being said, I did enjoy the end story ... the twist made this one special.
However ... movie-watchers are a saavy bunch. We know when we're being cheated. The editors screwed up blatantly in part of the movie, where the star has already lost a limb, yet -- POOF -- her sleeve is loose & there it is! And lots of dark, motion-filled scenes made me think ... geez, they're making me use my imagination a little too much here. THEY"RE supposed to be telling the story. Almost as though they didn't have enough cash to build a proper set.
Some of the scenes were too long & drawn out, while other important ones were over in the blink of an eye.
So ... ya.
Not thrilled with this one.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Monday, April 21, 2008
Friday, April 18, 2008
It was a good day.
Took Nora to visit my dad today in NY. On our way we stopped in to see my friend Donna. Nora was thrilled. She talked about Donna & Donnas birthday & how she thinks big girls should have parties too & Donna's necklace for 10 minutes straight.
Dad was really happy to see Nora. He got a really big hug from her before she took off running for the play room (which used to be my room). We chatted a bit, then dad had me help him take down some of the storm windows on the back porch & carry them to the shed at the back of the yard. It's < a half acre, but it seemed strangely larger today. Probably because Nora was roaming around freely out there - and it made me realize how good I had it as a kid.
Behind the shed is ... woods ... as far as you can see. So many memories - all seasons. Deer. Dangerous sledding. Hiking. Forts. Tree climbing - sap always - stuck to my palms. Our pets are buried back there. Nora asked (pointing to the woods): "Can I go in there?" "Sure!" I said. As I followed her around, she explored the wonder of the spring woods. Branches cracking under her feet. Tripping. Laughing. Leaves. Things to look inside & underneath & up at. We were in heaven.
She found an old plastic sit-on airplane toy thing - we dragged it out of the woods, hosed it off, emptied it of the water that had infiltrated it - and she sat down. She sat on it for a minute - thinking. Then she said: "Burpy ... I don't know how to fly the airplane in the sky." I did my best to explain that it was a toy & she had to pretend to fly... That's when my dad saved the day. He came walking over - tied a rope around the front - and dragged Nora around the yard on it. As Nora 'flew' around the yard, looking up toward the sky & smiling, I had flashbacks of him pulling Krissy around. (Nora looks exactly like Krissy did at this age.) Then dad said: "so Barbra, you taking this home with ya?" No dad, lets leave it here. "OK then, I'll bring it to the car for ya."
Funny guy my dad. He pulled Nora all the way to the front yard on it, parked it next to my car. And now it's on my front lawn.
We ate. Well, Nora ate. I was gonna have some Hembolds hot dogs, until I saw the label that said "natural sheep casing" - so I couldn't do it. We played PlayDoh. And Nora slept all the way home.
All in all ... aside from the fact that Dor hogged ALL of the coffee this morning ... the day turned out great.
I would like to have a yard where cars don't fly by - with trees & woods ... Someplace safe - where the kids can go out & play ... and have what I had. It was awesome.
Dad was really happy to see Nora. He got a really big hug from her before she took off running for the play room (which used to be my room). We chatted a bit, then dad had me help him take down some of the storm windows on the back porch & carry them to the shed at the back of the yard. It's < a half acre, but it seemed strangely larger today. Probably because Nora was roaming around freely out there - and it made me realize how good I had it as a kid.
Behind the shed is ... woods ... as far as you can see. So many memories - all seasons. Deer. Dangerous sledding. Hiking. Forts. Tree climbing - sap always - stuck to my palms. Our pets are buried back there. Nora asked (pointing to the woods): "Can I go in there?" "Sure!" I said. As I followed her around, she explored the wonder of the spring woods. Branches cracking under her feet. Tripping. Laughing. Leaves. Things to look inside & underneath & up at. We were in heaven.
She found an old plastic sit-on airplane toy thing - we dragged it out of the woods, hosed it off, emptied it of the water that had infiltrated it - and she sat down. She sat on it for a minute - thinking. Then she said: "Burpy ... I don't know how to fly the airplane in the sky." I did my best to explain that it was a toy & she had to pretend to fly... That's when my dad saved the day. He came walking over - tied a rope around the front - and dragged Nora around the yard on it. As Nora 'flew' around the yard, looking up toward the sky & smiling, I had flashbacks of him pulling Krissy around. (Nora looks exactly like Krissy did at this age.) Then dad said: "so Barbra, you taking this home with ya?" No dad, lets leave it here. "OK then, I'll bring it to the car for ya."
Funny guy my dad. He pulled Nora all the way to the front yard on it, parked it next to my car. And now it's on my front lawn.
We ate. Well, Nora ate. I was gonna have some Hembolds hot dogs, until I saw the label that said "natural sheep casing" - so I couldn't do it. We played PlayDoh. And Nora slept all the way home.
All in all ... aside from the fact that Dor hogged ALL of the coffee this morning ... the day turned out great.
I would like to have a yard where cars don't fly by - with trees & woods ... Someplace safe - where the kids can go out & play ... and have what I had. It was awesome.
Monday, April 14, 2008
WholesaleCrafts Featured Artist!
WholesaleCrafts.com featured our HOORAY! I SURVIVED THE BUSH ERA fridge magnet!
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
More movies
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. I give this movie an A, if for no other reason, becasue Brad Pitt is so easy on the eyes. I do love a good western. This movie takes you to another place - another time. I very much enjoyed it.
Becoming Jane. Another 'A' ... Loved it. Amazing acting. Amazing story.
Martian Child. A+ on this one. Not just because we've been foster parents for so long & could relate ... not to say that I think our parenting skills come anywhere close to the man in this movie ... but because more of these stories need to be told, and children like this need to be heard.
Catch and Release. Entertaining. Great story. 'B+'
Kurt Cobain: About a Son. I was disappointed at first, because there were no Kurt pictures or performances. But After watching the 'behind the scenes' stuff, I understood, no, more than "understood" ... I got it. It's imperative to see the special features. A Strong B+ - especially for any Nirvana fan.
No Reservations. Entertaining. Enjoyable. 'B'
Becoming Jane. Another 'A' ... Loved it. Amazing acting. Amazing story.
Martian Child. A+ on this one. Not just because we've been foster parents for so long & could relate ... not to say that I think our parenting skills come anywhere close to the man in this movie ... but because more of these stories need to be told, and children like this need to be heard.
Catch and Release. Entertaining. Great story. 'B+'
Kurt Cobain: About a Son. I was disappointed at first, because there were no Kurt pictures or performances. But After watching the 'behind the scenes' stuff, I understood, no, more than "understood" ... I got it. It's imperative to see the special features. A Strong B+ - especially for any Nirvana fan.
No Reservations. Entertaining. Enjoyable. 'B'
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Mommy doesn't want you running around in just your underwear.
Ah, the freedoms of being a child.
The first thing my 3 1/2 yr old granddaughter does when she walks in the house is strip. Off come the shoes, socks & pants. Every time.
Yesterday, she came in. Backpack off. Coat off. Sneakers off. Socks off. Pants off. In her shirt & undies, she takes off running for the living room. We say to her: "Your mommy doesn’t want you running around in just your underwear."
Her response?
"Well, how about I just walk then."
The first thing my 3 1/2 yr old granddaughter does when she walks in the house is strip. Off come the shoes, socks & pants. Every time.
Yesterday, she came in. Backpack off. Coat off. Sneakers off. Socks off. Pants off. In her shirt & undies, she takes off running for the living room. We say to her: "Your mommy doesn’t want you running around in just your underwear."
Her response?
"Well, how about I just walk then."
Friday, April 4, 2008
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Lift Me Up Cards - plastic surgery humor & get well WOOHOO!
Camie Dunbar of Lift Me Up Cards - a greeting card friend of mine - is FAMOUS!!!!!
Her card designs were featured on TELEVISION!!!
NBC
omg!!!!
click here to watch the segment
How freakin cool!
Her card designs were featured on TELEVISION!!!
NBC
omg!!!!
click here to watch the segment
How freakin cool!
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Bad VooDoo's War - A MUST SEE
Click Here to watch an awesome video - PBS - Bad Voodoo’s War - A group of soldiers - in Iraq now. Their cameras. Their stories. Their daily lives. Their truths. This completely blew me away.
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