Category Archives: culture
101 Dalmatians / on Children’s Activities
I took the girls and two of their friends to see 101 Dalmatians: The Musical this afternoon. It was a good introduction to musical theatre, the story was familiar enough to follow along and the production was whimsical and child-friendly. … Continue reading
Filed under culture, parental ponderings
“i don’t have a choice but i still choose you”
I caught the absolutely enchanting duo the Civil Wars live tonight. If you haven’t downloaded their FREE live cd, you ought to go do that, posthaste. You’re welcome.
Goodreads Quandry or On Criticism
The way goodreads labels their five star system is * i didn’t like it ** it was okay *** liked it **** really liked it ***** it was amazing It’s simple and intuitive, but it leaves much to be desired. … Continue reading
(500) Days of Summer
Just watched this with a free rental credit from Amazon (AVODGIFT – good until 1/3!) – what a great film. Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel were perfect choices for the main characters. The non-linear storytelling works really well, as our … Continue reading
Sharing a Name
An excess of twitter followers, random emails, international phone calls in the middle of the night… sharing a name with a star can be really trying.
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We Went to the Movies
This is pretty momentous. Going to the movies as a couple is typically more or less a non-option between the cost of tickets and the cost of babysitting. Dates are scarce enough, movies are just over the top. (Especially with … Continue reading
little tree
This reminds me so much of our little tree. I’ve read it to the children many times this year. * * * little tree little silent Christmas tree you are so little you are more like a flower who found … Continue reading
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Today Felt Like Christmas
Michael and I watched Love Actually, which is my favorite Christmas movie. It’s a motley crew mash-up of every classic romantic comedy storyline, but I love it and I’m not ashamed to admit it. Watching it has become an annual … Continue reading
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Mad Men Update
This interview with Matt Weiner was a balm to my heart which has been pining for new Mad Men ever since the season finale. I know, I take television way too seriously. Can you believe I gave it up for … Continue reading
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Websites I Recommend
Here are some websites I use, love, and recommend. Goodreads is where most of my book reviews have found themselves these days. I love being able to instantly see the rating several friends have given a book when I look … Continue reading
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Fox, How Could You Leave Me This Way?
Glee is on hiatus until spring… and I will miss it. I watch a lot of intense TV shows and it’s nice to have one that has a little bit of levity and not just gritty brokenness. Tonight, as soon … Continue reading
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Albums That Shaped My Life [1]
A song came up on my iTunes shuffle last week that propelled me to nostalgia, remembering how much it shaped a particular time in my life. The album is Chase the Buffalo, by Pierce Pettis. I randomly met a guy … Continue reading
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