I watched the movie Patton the other night ( #89 on the AFI's top 100 movie list). War movies are not my thing, but I have enjoyed the ones I've watched from the top 100 movie list. They've all featured stellar acting, direction, cinematography...and how can one not be amazed at the re-creation of huge... Continue Reading →
Another Year, Another List
Since I've plunged feetfirst into a new decade, I decided that I should give myself more time to complete my birthday list. So the clock starts ticking TODAY. I'm giving myself six months to complete 41 items. This is all I know so far: I'm attending a lecture by Deepak Chopra in a few days.... Continue Reading →
Donuts and Beer
...These are a few of my favorite things... I went to Portland with some friends recently to see my bazillionth Guster concert. I love Guster and I love Portland. And I love seeing Guster play in Portland. There's no time to waste with the birthday list now, so I try to pack in as many... Continue Reading →
Reacquainted
After being out of touch for nine years, eBay and I have been reacquainted. It all started over some lotion. I discovered Crabtree and Evelyn's Iris scent a few years ago. It's expensive, so I have treated myself to a bottle of the lotion a couple of times per year. When I started a new... Continue Reading →
The Alchemist Who Crocheted While Listening to Edith Piaf
I'm a bit behind on the birthday list because of a little thing called 102 inches of snowfall. However, I managed to check off three items in the past couple of weeks: 1. Read The Alchemist The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho is not on the Modern Library's Top 100 list, but it is one of... Continue Reading →
