This weekend has been entertaining so far, and I still have most of a day left.
Last night, I went to see a local production of Avenue Q. I laughed until tears ran down my face. After the show, they had a "talk-back" where we could meet the cast and ask questions. My friend graciously agreed to stay so I could fangirl like mad. It was a stellar show, and I had forgotten how much I love the music.
This morning, I took the Doodlebug to the vet - she needed to get her bordetella updated for a future kennel visit. The people that work at Berry Hill Animal Hospital love on her so much, it makes me happy - and she adores them and lavishes them with kisses. She's gained a few pounds, so we need to cut back on her snacks, or find something healthier...I don't know - she gets a ton of exercise, but we could both stand to walk more.
This afternoon, we went to a showing of Destry Rides Again. If you haven't seen it, I recommend it. It came out in 1939, so it has to contend with Wizard of Oz and Gone With the Wind. It is a simpler film. Black and white, a Western, and a fairly believable story grounded in reality. It's not an epic saga.
But it ages well. It has a message that withstands the test of time, and has some relevance today. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Before the film, a Vanderbilt German Cinema prof gave an intro to it, and it was really thoughtful and interesting. I wish my film prof had been that good. Mine was a guy named Carey something or other - I think Adams? He gave me a C on a paper because he thought I had bought it. I asked him what was up, and he said he'd fix it - it was a lecture hall class - and once he put my face and name with the paper, he must have realized I was a smarty-smart capable of writing the paper. I made an A in the class. Carey showed us some total weirdo movies though.
I napped a little, picked up dinner, and caught up on my Always Sunny in Philadelphia. I liked it, but I think maybe - just maybe - it's slipping a little.
I also read that they're killing someone off on Modern Family this season. All I can say is...why? Phil's Mom already died, right? So who can they possibly kill off that wouldn't incite fan riot?
Well, time will tell - I liked TV better before spoilers - so much more magic.
But I love being able to look up everything about movies on IMDB. So internet - good and bad. Discuss.
I am hoping to get a manicure at some point tomorrow before I hit the road. It's a matter of precision timing, and that, as we know, isn't my strongest suit. But if I can, I will. If not, I may try one night this week.
I leave for Alabama tomorrow afternoon, and I am more or less ready. Or, as ready as I will be. It's a challenge. It's always a challenge. I need to put my meds together tonight. Laundry is in good shape, and I can throw together the rest in mere moments.
So that's where I am.
It's a good place to be.
ae
Last night, I went to see a local production of Avenue Q. I laughed until tears ran down my face. After the show, they had a "talk-back" where we could meet the cast and ask questions. My friend graciously agreed to stay so I could fangirl like mad. It was a stellar show, and I had forgotten how much I love the music.
This morning, I took the Doodlebug to the vet - she needed to get her bordetella updated for a future kennel visit. The people that work at Berry Hill Animal Hospital love on her so much, it makes me happy - and she adores them and lavishes them with kisses. She's gained a few pounds, so we need to cut back on her snacks, or find something healthier...I don't know - she gets a ton of exercise, but we could both stand to walk more.
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| Mortadella. No relation to bordetella, except that they remind me of each other. |
This afternoon, we went to a showing of Destry Rides Again. If you haven't seen it, I recommend it. It came out in 1939, so it has to contend with Wizard of Oz and Gone With the Wind. It is a simpler film. Black and white, a Western, and a fairly believable story grounded in reality. It's not an epic saga.
But it ages well. It has a message that withstands the test of time, and has some relevance today. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Before the film, a Vanderbilt German Cinema prof gave an intro to it, and it was really thoughtful and interesting. I wish my film prof had been that good. Mine was a guy named Carey something or other - I think Adams? He gave me a C on a paper because he thought I had bought it. I asked him what was up, and he said he'd fix it - it was a lecture hall class - and once he put my face and name with the paper, he must have realized I was a smarty-smart capable of writing the paper. I made an A in the class. Carey showed us some total weirdo movies though.
I napped a little, picked up dinner, and caught up on my Always Sunny in Philadelphia. I liked it, but I think maybe - just maybe - it's slipping a little.
I also read that they're killing someone off on Modern Family this season. All I can say is...why? Phil's Mom already died, right? So who can they possibly kill off that wouldn't incite fan riot?
Well, time will tell - I liked TV better before spoilers - so much more magic.
But I love being able to look up everything about movies on IMDB. So internet - good and bad. Discuss.
I am hoping to get a manicure at some point tomorrow before I hit the road. It's a matter of precision timing, and that, as we know, isn't my strongest suit. But if I can, I will. If not, I may try one night this week.
I leave for Alabama tomorrow afternoon, and I am more or less ready. Or, as ready as I will be. It's a challenge. It's always a challenge. I need to put my meds together tonight. Laundry is in good shape, and I can throw together the rest in mere moments.
So that's where I am.
It's a good place to be.
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| Kind of like Avenue Q. |
ae
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