Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Sunday, February 11, 2007
Forgetfulness
Ever had a time when you could describe something, give vague details but for the life of you could not conjure the one detail that would make a difference? I'm having such a moment right now.
Years ago, when I was an avid reader of Uber Xena fan fiction. (No snickers from the peanut gallery.) I read this story about a widow who hires a landscaper to redo her yard. The widow is in her 40's or so, wealthy and has two college age children, the landscaper is in her 20's and lives with a guy friend. After awhile the two fall in love and begin having an affair which ultimately leads to the landscaper moving in. Now I remember all that, even the fact that the landscaper has a nipple ring, the widow has a dog and the widow's daughter develops a crush on the landscaper but I can't remember who wrote it or the title. ARGH!
Ring any bells with anyone?
Years ago, when I was an avid reader of Uber Xena fan fiction. (No snickers from the peanut gallery.) I read this story about a widow who hires a landscaper to redo her yard. The widow is in her 40's or so, wealthy and has two college age children, the landscaper is in her 20's and lives with a guy friend. After awhile the two fall in love and begin having an affair which ultimately leads to the landscaper moving in. Now I remember all that, even the fact that the landscaper has a nipple ring, the widow has a dog and the widow's daughter develops a crush on the landscaper but I can't remember who wrote it or the title. ARGH!
Ring any bells with anyone?
Saturday, January 20, 2007
Banning Harry Potter
Those in Georgia will be familiar with the news story circulating about the mother requesting Harry Potter be banned from her local school system because she believes it promotes witchcraft. After being denied twice, she still may pursue her quest. Read about it on the First Amendment Center's website.
Instead of fighting, this woman and people like her need a reality check. Now I refuse to get into the debate of whether or not Harry Potter is promoting witchcraft which for the record I do not believe. The reality check I am referring to is this - just because YOU don't like a book, doesn't mean YOU get to decide whether or not I or MY child reads the book.
That's my two cents.
Instead of fighting, this woman and people like her need a reality check. Now I refuse to get into the debate of whether or not Harry Potter is promoting witchcraft which for the record I do not believe. The reality check I am referring to is this - just because YOU don't like a book, doesn't mean YOU get to decide whether or not I or MY child reads the book.
That's my two cents.
Corteo in Atlanta
So last night, Tigger and I went to see Cirque de Soleil for the first time.
I admit at first I was interested but somewhat skeptical when Tigger told me the performance was to be about a funeral. Macabre I like but how could Cirque pull it off. Silly me.
Cirque created this elaborate dream state complete with incense, chandeliers and soulful music. And we couldn't have a better seat in the house - third row from the stage in front and two seats from the stage to our left. Pillows were falling in our lap! Unfortunately though, the sexy chandelier swinger with beautiful blue eyes did not fall in my lap like I hoped. :: waves at Tigger innocently ::
What made the night even more memorable was the pre-show. Before Cirque started while everyone was filing in we listened (no eavesdropping needed) to the duo behind us we later dubbed Will & Grace. "Will" discussed his new boyfriend and how happy he was. "Grace" talked of being self-absorbed and how "Will" changed after meeting the new beau. All we needed was Jack, Karen and some popcorn.
All in all a great night. And to quote "Will" who upon seeing the chandelier swinging ladies uttered these words, "That ... is ... SO ... HOT!" Oh yea!
I admit at first I was interested but somewhat skeptical when Tigger told me the performance was to be about a funeral. Macabre I like but how could Cirque pull it off. Silly me.
Cirque created this elaborate dream state complete with incense, chandeliers and soulful music. And we couldn't have a better seat in the house - third row from the stage in front and two seats from the stage to our left. Pillows were falling in our lap! Unfortunately though, the sexy chandelier swinger with beautiful blue eyes did not fall in my lap like I hoped. :: waves at Tigger innocently ::
What made the night even more memorable was the pre-show. Before Cirque started while everyone was filing in we listened (no eavesdropping needed) to the duo behind us we later dubbed Will & Grace. "Will" discussed his new boyfriend and how happy he was. "Grace" talked of being self-absorbed and how "Will" changed after meeting the new beau. All we needed was Jack, Karen and some popcorn.
All in all a great night. And to quote "Will" who upon seeing the chandelier swinging ladies uttered these words, "That ... is ... SO ... HOT!" Oh yea!
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