Month: November 2009

Movie Review – The Blind Side

I love Sandra Bullock movies, so I had to see this one well before I saw any of the promos!  Then, the promos came and I started reading about the story and was hooked!  The critics hate it, but I never listen to the critics – they rarely… Continue Reading “Movie Review – The Blind Side”

Lots to be thankful for…

It is always easier to dwell on what you would like to have more of or what you don’t have that you wish you did have!  But, it is so much more satisfying to focus on what you DO have and be thankful for… Continue Reading “Lots to be thankful for…”

Home

Home is where the heart is.  Home sweet home.  There’s no place like home.   We know all this, but what makes home, home?  Is it where you were born, where you grew up, where you currently live?  Is it a specific place, an area,… Continue Reading “Home”

Doggie Dreams

I’ve always found it interesting to watch my dogs while they sleep.   They take sleep very seriously – painstakingly fluffing the dog bed, blanket, pillows, or whatever they are preparing to nap on – circling and patting down the area so that it is just the… Continue Reading “Doggie Dreams”

Movie Review – The Box

The previews looked intriguing, the cast was a sure bet (Cameron Diaz – love her in just about everything she does, Frank Langella – one of my favorite character actors, James Marsden – such a cutie), and I was all geared up to see a… Continue Reading “Movie Review – The Box”

Movie Review – Law Abiding Citizen

WOW – what an intense experience this movie was!  I actually wasn’t looking for this particular movie when I decided to go to a matinee yesterday.  I haven’t seen any trailers on it and wasn’t aware of any details.  I logged onto Yahoo Movies… Continue Reading “Movie Review – Law Abiding Citizen”

Movie Review – Amelia

I know…I’m behind on my reviews!  But, not too far behind – I just saw Amelia last Sunday, so I’m only a week late!  Last weekend was my birthday and my dear friends, Ron and Lisa, took me out for a great day to commemorate… Continue Reading “Movie Review – Amelia”

Review – Stones In His Pockets

Last Friday evening, I went to see the latest production at the Temple Theatre – Stones in His Pockets, starring Michael Brocki and Derrick Ivey.  It is the story of the extras, crew, and main star in a movie being shot in Ireland.  The… Continue Reading “Review – Stones In His Pockets”