I enjoy Jean Shepherd. He's Indiana's version of Minnesota's Garrison Keillor. My favorite though is "Ollie Hopnoodle's Haven of Bliss" I can't stop laughing through that one. btw- It was A Christmas Story that inspired me to get my own BB gun (very light weight) but useful in the woods.
- Melanie Reed
Though we are not Jewish, in a strange turn of events today, husband made son a dreidel out of wood at son's insistence. I made brisket for the first time in my life... so it seemed only natural to make some latkes to go along with it! It was a beautiful day.
@WoH: Yes, but I was concerned that admitting it publicly would be defamatory, and then I might sue myself.
- Anthony Citrano
from BuddyFeed
Well then - you would lose! And I don't think you're going to lose. The force is strong with this Citrano.
- WorldofHiglet
...and, on a side note, this is the only time I have wished I was a gossip blogger.
- WorldofHiglet
@WoH: well, there is big money in it. And you could save your intelligence, personal dignity, and ethics for other projects.
- Anthony Citrano
That's the rub, though, isn't it? The only projects I can find atm that actually pay at all are ones that require a readjustment of expectations on my behalf. If I take a writing job that might offend my sensibilities slightly (nothing outrageous, just not high-brow), is that selling out? But thanks for the vote of confidence :)
- WorldofHiglet
Finished first shift as a volunteer at the public library today in Burbank. Liked it a lot. Staff and patrons were very nice. A couple of the volunteers clearly take their work VERY seriously and reminded me of Tracy Flick, the role immortalized by Reese Witherspoon in the feature film, "Election".
Yay! Glad you're getting some experience in! Just wait, the crazy will kick in....
- Abigail
One volunteer, a very sweet woman with a roll of paper towels stuffed in the pockets of her sweater, critiqued my ability to place DVDs inside the lock cases. I had to do it couple of times, and she was still skeptical.
- Derrick
I'm intrigued by the paper towels...
- Laura Lou Who
Thank you :) It wasn't as bad as I thought, it was tons of fun. Now I have the itch. This could be bad. It is sitting next to my monitor right now, I can't wait to show our gaming group.
- aden
Good morning, Steven! It's a cold, windy, rainy day here in Virginia Beach, with the DECEMBER NOREASTER WINTER WEATHER WOODY EVENT upon us now. I'm just waiting for our snow to appear!
- Ladybug Heather
No, but I'm jaded because I went to school for film; it is very good.
- Derrick
from iPhone
And I did see it in 3D; I can't imagine NOT seeing it in 3D. Very immersive and not all poking you in the face. Spatial.
- Derrick
from iPhone
Mr. 7 is dying to see it. What's the sex/violence/cussin' report?
- s t e v e
A little cussing, the violence is fairly tame, although there is some combat, as you might expect. And a brief "mating" scene between two Na'vi people. That freaked me out because not because I'm a prude, but because it was all CGI and weird. Mr. 7 will be wowed with the movie, though. The Mr. 7 in me was. It's breathtaking.
- Derrick
FYI: It is also nearly three hours long.
- Derrick
so the 'pee-tential is high with the almost 180 minute duration....*notes to self: small soda for this movie!*
- Morgan Haley
Thanks, D. I think we'll try it on Monday or Tuesday.
- s t e v e
Morgan, I've been soda free at the theater since the Watchmen debut. Carried along the tide of humanity exiting the theater, I missed the restroom on my way out and drove like a madman down the block to a diner. *More notes to self: Don't go on premiere night.
- Kevykev
Do I hold my tongue and maintain the status quo (which is not entirely unpleasant, but not a lot of fun either) or let it be known that I am aware of certain facts and watch everything blow up and have much drama for a period of time? And then everything will be fine until WWII? This metaphor is not helping.
- Sarah G.
"Batman, Wonder Woman, and the Flash are all crack crimefighters, but when they get home at the end of the day, they still have to pay the bills, do housework, and unwind like any other person. Caleb Paullus' Super Not Super is a series of brief photo comics exploring the not-so-superheroic trials and tribulations of caped crusaders. Batman finds even he is not immune to the economic meltdown, the Flash fails at physical intimacy, and Catwoman unwinds with a little *ahem* catnip. Sadly, Wonder Woman and Supergirl couldn't be given anything more interesting to do than household chores. You can read the full comics at Super Not Super. http://www.supernotsosuper.com/"
- RAPatton
In other news, I really enjoy the word "tinker" and I don't understand why I can't find more opportunities to use it in everyday speech. Same with "moxie", "ogle", and the phrase "I like the cut of your jib".