Yesterday afternoon, we impulsively decided to do something we’ve talked about for years, but never done. We jumped in the car and took Doug to his first drive-in movie. The drive there was quick and easy. Doug parked in the front row so that Evan could run and play in the grass with the other […]
After an adolescence that included a period of seeing almost every movie on the big screen, I now go months and years between visits to the theater. Yesterday I went to see a movie TWICE! It was wonderful. First, my mother took Sarah and I to see “Hairspray“. If you don’t spend at least part […]
I hopped in the van after Eureka (which managed to escape unscathed from the corner they worked themselves into last season) and realized I hadn’t driven in two weeks. I was quickly remembering why I dislike driving at night when an empty water bottle rolled between my foot and the brake. I missed my turn […]
Did we ever decide who gets to use those three movie tickets for tomorrow night at 11:59 at the Pinnacle? Six sold out theaters? That’s a lot of people driving home past their bedtimes.
See, I started right out with full disclosure like a good blogger should. While I’m disclosing, I have to admit that my feelings about this movie are not going to be the same as fully insured Americans. They think they are insulated and safe. I am uninsured. When Tommy turns 18 in a year, he […]
We have generously been given two tickets to see “Sicko” this Friday. Who should go? A. Doug & I – Would require grandparents to babysit. Grandfather would disapprove of our outing, complain about the filmmaker and continue his efforts to Republicanize the children all night. B. Doug & Tommy – Might help with our efforts […]
I enjoyed Pirates III. It was exciting, funny and beautiful. The dialogue between Captain Sao Feng and Elizabeth Swann on his boat was swoon worthy even if the 11-year-olds in our group didn’t understand it. That said, I would really have liked to see more come from the Calypso character. That was a bit anti-climactic. […]
Doug and I talk in pop culture speak. It confuses the children, amuses us and allows us to say a lot with only a few words. “Time to make the donuts.” – Time to go, it’s ready, etc. “He chose po-or-ly.” – Someone did something really stupid. “Have fun stormin’ the castle.” – I’m glad […]
Tommy actually took a break from WoW to watch a movie with me. When he reached in the DVD closet and pulled out “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band”, my jaw fell on the floor. He may have missed some of the innuendo, but he enjoyed the movie and ice cream (he vetoed popcorn). I […]