Lots of big blue hoo hoo's

Well, well, well....this was a weekend of communication. Who woulda thunk that being honest and open would work so well, even when it is about the ugliest and most painful parts of ourselves. BooBoo (fromerly known as BB, but BooBoo is a much better nickname in the yogi bear and constant woundings sense) is quite an amazing man and I really have to stop under-estimating his love and friendship for me. We talked about some things this weekend that needed talking about and in the past I would have just shoved them somewhere to poison me at a later date. So THIS is what a functional relationship is?!!! ah hah! I am starting to catch on.... In all seriousness I am very blessed. (yet again)

Now what is this about big blue hoo hoo's? We went to see Watchmen this weekend. I must preface this, I did not read the book. But I would like to now because for me the movie was...meh. There were some spots of good and almost great, but I found it overshadowed by gratuitous gore, sex and in more your face gore. To me it felt like some elements of the film were thrown in to please producers or a focus group. Elements of the story that actually looked very interesting to me were lost in those directorial mis-steps, imho. I do want to read it now and understand the mythos, maybe then I will understand the choices better. One character - Warshek (sp?) was fantastic - everything about him I loved. So they did great there and I applaud that character and what he brought to the story. *clapping here* We did see a lot of big blue hoo hoo (which is the technical term for penis...It is! go look it up for yourself!) Dr. Manhattan, you cheeky monkey you! I was glad to see him wear a cup/thong/diaper in the field of battle however. I would have been uncomfortable watching otherwise I think. *shiver*

Spring is sprunging. Woot! But I hear tale of a wintry mix of a storm tomorrow. Poo I say! But BooBoo and I are dreaming of our little garden in the backyard anyways and decided on mulch in the front as opposed to stone.

Oh! That reminds me! I need to get bunny ears for the foo lion....Easter is on its way after all. Naturally, pictures will be posted.

So how was your weekend? Any big blue hoo hoo's?

Laugh until it hurts

"Your mother was a hamster, and your father smelt of elderberries!" - Monty Python's - The Holy Grail & Spamalot

"Me and the judge have a special relationship... I don't wanna get too graphic but I sucked his d!@* for drugs. " - Role Models, the movie

In the past two days I got to laugh, a lot!

Sunday night D and I went to see Spamalot in Boston. It was a fun show and we laughed out loud. The actor who played Lancelot was brilliant - and eerily reminded D and I of our friend Ben - looks, facial expressions and tone and all. If you can see this show I highly recommend it. It was fun, bright, cheery, well written, staged and everything was splendid! What I would have given to see some of the original Broadway cast of Tim Curry, David Hyde Pierce and Hank Azaria! Boy oh boy!

Before the show we went to Avila in Boston. The restaurant promotes itself as Mediterranean, but we were not overwhelmed with this theme. The food was good, but nothing spectacular. Nice basics. Ambience was nice, service was exceptional and food was solid. I enjoy the holes in the wall with surprise cuisine with strong ethnic flair. This was not it. But the meal was nice and company enjoyable - which always makes the meal.

Then last night, on a whim driving by the cinema en route to Trade Joe's on my way home I decided to screw my chores (sweeping & laundry) and go see Role Models. FUNNY! I put this up there with the funny of Talladega Nights & Wedding Crashers. I was laughing out loud, by myself, in the theatre. OK, the other 4 people there were laughing too. The one liners in this movie are what make it. The story is predictable but with some twists. If you LARP, you will enjoy this as the stereotypes represented are VERY funny and we all know 'that' guy. Though stereotypes, not insulting, in my opinion. I would see this again, and actually would like to take BB. I know he would love it.

Thinking of seeing a movie Thanksgiving Day eve as well - Quantum of Solace & Changeling are two I would like to catch. I am torn in wanting to see Twilight - think I would rather read the books first.

It's good movie season which I enjoy - Fred Claus is out in DVD too now. Have to grab that. Vince Vaughn makes me giggle.

The Secret Life of Bees - the movie

"Never judge a book by its movie." - J.W. Eagan

The other night I had the rare treat of seeing a chick flick with A. She made a yummy dinner, Mexican Lasagana (insert drool here) and then we headed out for a 7:35pm showing of The Secret Life of Bees. The movie is based on the novel by Sue Monk Kidd, which I adored.

The movie, as predicted, did not live up to the beauty and splendor of the book. It was a nice story for a movie and the actresses all did a fine ensemble job (Queen Latifah, Alicia Keyes, Jennifer Hudson & Dakota Fanning), but the soul of the book, so perfectly delivered in the written word was lost in translation.

I highly recommend that you read this book, and bring a highlighter as some of the verse is quite wonderful and you may want to remember it - my highlighter got much use. As for the movie, wait for the rental.

Old Blue Eyes

"I picture my epitaph: "Here lies Paul Newman, who died a failure because his eyes turned brown." - Paul Newman (1925-2008)

"Every time I get a script it's a matter of trying to know what I could do with it. I see colors, imagery. It has to have a smell. It's like falling in love. You can't give a reason why." - Paul Newman (1925-2008)



Took a moment to check my email while the kids put their toys away this morning and saw the news about Paul Newman. How sad I am. I grew up a few towns away from where he lives in Westport, CT and we always hoped we would run into him and his wife, Joanne Woodward. My sister actually knew him a little. She worked at a spa and he was a customer. And once when she was out to lunch she saw him at the deli and he greeted her. He was a good man, a brilliant actor and a tremendous environmentalist. If you have not seen his performance in the movie Cat on a Hot Tin Roof I recommend you do so. His performance is legendary and inspiring. I am a huge Tennessee Williams fan, but this one with its layers of context thrills me. Think I will have to watch it again myself.

Rest in peace, dear Paul. Your legacy is great. Your footprints will remain on this earth for generations to come. Thank you for sharing yourself with us.