Musings of an adventurous empty nest mom on everything under the sun.
It is exceptionally rare for me to go see a movie in a theater. It is even more rare for both boys to join me. Yesterday though, we had to make it happen. We *had* to see Ted. Why? Well, we knew we would all enjoy the raunchy, Seth MacFarlane film. Yes, the humor is... Continue Reading →
I like to be a contrarian sometimes. Sometimes? Oh hush. The following four things receive HIGH HIGH HIGH Critical Acclaim. Oprah's Book Club! Grammys! Oscars! However, I will advise you that unless you WANT to run into the kitchen and swallow a bottle of anti-depressants with that bottle of vodka and slip away into the night...well....then you'd... Continue Reading →
Can you believe that I nearly reached the age of 45 before going to a Bar Mitzvah Service? I didn't have any Jewish friends until high school which was too late of course. Older son knew one boy and was invited to the service but only the boy's friends were invited, not the friend's parents... Continue Reading →
What is it about February? How can shortest month in calendar days also be the longest? I've been ready since the weekend to change all my computer themes to March! How can there still be another week?? It's getting busy around here again. Well, busy being relative of course since its never really NOT eh?... Continue Reading →
Thanks to my SweetPrince who works for Petco, SportsBoy and I got to attend a local VIP screening of Hotel For Dogs. they gave us free popcorn, soda, and candy plus some cool swag (tote bag, calendar, t shirt & book). It was pretty cool! The movie is very sweet. Predictable of course, but we... Continue Reading →
It's a Pensieve! Created as a place to put down my thoughts on life and, more recently, to document memories. Can you tell I am reading Harry Potter? Yes, one of the last to do so, I know. I've just finished books 4 and 5. The routine is that SportsBoy and I read the book,... Continue Reading →
Because I am head over heels right now with Harvey Milk: Ok, well to be honest about the new love of my life, this is the version I fell for tonight: Photo by Greg Hefner ::swoon:: <thunk> OK, I'm back now. Can you tell I just saw Milk? Have you seen it? GO! NOW! (Clearly... Continue Reading →
Have you seen the movie Freedom Writers? No? RENT IT!!! Have you heard of the Freedom Writers? No? GO HERE!! OK, back to the pretty flowers below - enjoy 🙂
Trees & Flowers & Birds! 