Inception

I was sitting at my computer at work.  The next thing I knew, I was watching a movie with Michael... but... I didn't remember how I got there... and... Michael was not really Michael... he was a projection (I think).  And then... the music started...

I can't tell you any more, though - really.  No... really.  I'd wreck it.

So... go!    4 Gos - at least!

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

Just about everyone I talked to about this insisted that I should go - that it was the best Twilight film yet.  Well... I don't agree.

I mean... don't get me wrong.  It was good.  But not the best.  And if you didn't read the book... don't bother going.  You'll be lost.  That may be a little harsh. It was a good action movie kind of thing, but there was SO much missing that was in the book but not in the movie.

To my taste, I don't think Edward came off as protective.  He felt more like a controlling stalker to me.  I understand that Bella was in danger... blah blah blah... but I think he would be just as stalkerish if she wasn't in danger.

And besides... Jacob is WAY hotter!  Really!  I think the whole Edward thing must be a mind control issue.  I just don't see it. 

Those of us who are  ::::cough cough::: more mature... know the difference between love and obsession. 

She should have called me. I'd have helped.  But then... she doesn't listen much to anyone. 

If you're into the Twilight thing, you have to see the movie, but I'm only giving it 3 Go's! 

Colors!

I've had the same colors in my house for about 20 years - jewel tones - deep red - deep emerald green - deep sapphire blue - plaids, stripes, solids. 

I'm ready for a "do-over" and I've been looking at colors.  I wanted to do something lighter, but my room is dark, so I read that I should probably do something warm. What to do!  What to do!

I tend toward blues and greens - beachy colors - or so I think when I'm trying to analyze what I like. 

But then... I have a red Tiffany-style stained glass lamp in my kitchen that I love and really don't want to get rid of.  And... there's that red shelfy-boxy thing that hangs on my dining room wall I bought it almost 13 years ago when I went to visit my friend, Linda, in Oregon. 

So, I'm back to red.  But I don't want to repeat what I have - and around and around I go. 

This week, we got a sale catalogue from Lands End and while browsing through the "Home" section, I saw a comforter and pillow shams that just grabbed me.  What color?  Well, red, of course!  *sigh*

But this was red flowers with tan, white and cream.  I fell in love with it.  I'm not sure that particular print is "it", but the colors are wonderful.  And I can keep my red hanging lamp (but move it to the living room). And I can keep my red shelfy-boxy thing.

I can see a tan sofa (I think) with pretty pillows - maybe a red print chair.  Where do I go from there?  What color walls?  I wanted some color on the walls - maybe white (not bright white) trim.  The walls are now almost white - with tan trim.  I was really thinking more color, but now I'm stuck. 

Any suggestions??

The Lost Symbol - Dan Brown

Wow!  Dan Brown has surely mastered the art of the "page turner".  Every time I put the book down to take a break, I changed my mind within 15 seconds and picked it back up again. 

I read "Angels and Demons" and "The DaVinci Code" and loved them both, but I think I liked this one even more.  That could be because my reading tends to be 'in the moment' and I love whatever I'm reading at the time.  But... maybe not. 

I thought the violence was extreme, but... well... I get it.  It's that kind of book.  Still, I know that when the movie comes out (there WILL be a movie, right?) I'll be sitting there with my eyes covered.   I'll have to take someone with me to let me know when it's okay to look.  (Richard... are you in?)

The twist almost knocked me off the couch.  Maybe I should have seen it coming, but I didn't.  From that point on, there was not even a pretense of putting the book down before I was finished.  I had to get to the end!!!

Did you read it?  What did you think?

I'm giving it 5 "Good Reads"!!  Definitely... if you haven't read it already... read it!

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Happy Birthday, Greg!

Today is my son Greg's 37th birthday.

Lots of memories today...

Greg was born on a Sunday night (obviously, in July).  My brother-in-law and his wife (who was also pregnant) and their 15 month old son (2 weeks younger than my oldest son) were visiting from Florida.  They had invited my husband's aunt and grandmother (right... my brother-in-law's aunt and grandmother, also) for the day.

I went into labor in the morning but I didn't want to say anything - didn't want to create a commotion - make a fuss.  So... the day went on - I played hostess all day - made dinner for the whole family - but as I was giving the 2 fifteen month old boys a bath, the labor pains were just too bad to continue.

I told my husband I was in labor and needed to go the hospital.  The next hour was like something from an old Keystone cops movie.

We grabbed my "stuff" and headed for the car.  I sat in the front.  My brother-in-law (who knew nothing about Delaware) got in the driver's seat - my husband in the back.  And off we went - only to discover that I-95 on Sunday night in Delaware was a parking lot - everyone coming back from the beaches - Delaware and New Jersey. 

My brother-in-law sped up the shoulder, hoping to attract a policeman.  No luck. 

Eventually we made it to the hospital - started to get out and realized we were at the wrong hospital.  Back in the car and we were gone again.

Greg was born shortly after 10:00 PM.  The doctor had just told my husband that it would be a while yet.  I told them that this is how my first pregnancy went and that it would be soon.  They patted my hand - you know... the "don't be hysterical" pat - the doctor left - Rich went to the phone booth (remember those?) to call home and let everyone know it would be a while.

While he was on the phone, talking to his brother, the doctor knocked on the phone booth to tell Rich that he had a son. 

What a crazy start for poor Greg!

Lots of memories over 37 years - lots of reasons to smile.

There is a quote that I like to put at the and of my emails to my kids:

"If I could reach up and touch a star for every time you've made me smile, the entire evening sky would be in the palm of my hand."  ~Anonymous~

So true!  So true!

Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday, dear Greg!
Happy birthday to you!
Life is surely good!

I Click

... or rather, I "clink" - like the sound of a piece of flatware gently tapped on the side of a glass. 

Of course, no one can hear this "clink" except me.  The "clink" comes from inside my neck.  (No... not like a voice inside my head.  It's a "clink" - in my neck)

Sounds suspicious, eh?  You're wondering what other noises I might be hearing, right?

Turns out... this "clink" really is legitimate!  I went to the surgeon today (Dr. Todd Albert) who did the spinal fusion in my neck about a year ago - just a check up.  (and apparently I'm going great - just fusing and fusing).

I cautiously asked the doctor about the said "clink" and he never flinched.  He showed me on the x-ray what is causing the clink - where it comes from.  I have to admit there was a part of me that was just plain delighted that he was right on board.  I think I half expected him to narrow his eyes... look at me strangely, and say slowly.... "a clinnnnk???"

Whew!

2010 Quotes * July 4 - July 10

July 4, 2010 - July 10, 2010

"When we recall the past, we usually find that it is the simplest things - not the great occasions - that in retrospect, give off the greatest glow of happiness."

Bob Hope