Entertainment Weekly recently published a list of "Top 50 movies you've never seen." While reading the list, I was reminded of the movie Hachi: A Dog's Tale. Being an animal lover, I had been meaning to watch it. In the Netflix queue it went. I knew the premise of the movie before watching it,... Continue Reading →
I Like My Name, Thank You
Nora Ephron (RIP) and Lena Dunham dissed my name. I was innocently watching an extras feature on the Tiny Furniture DVD, in which Nora Ephron interviews Lena Dunham. When talking about the autobiographical nature of her work, Lena said that she tries to give her characters names that are similar to her real name.... Continue Reading →
Rice in My Pants
Now I can say that uncooked rice has found its way into my underwear. Two words: Rocky Horror. A live Rocky Horror show has taken place at the Harvard Square Loews for 28 years. Alas, this Loews is closing today. I had never been to see the midnight show, because I am too old... Continue Reading →
Hot Cocoa
Nothing like a cup of hot cocoa on a nice July day...my office is so cold that I am wearing a wrap, blasting a space heater, and drinking cocoa. HVAC people have tried to fix the problem for years to no avail. The really strange thing is that some areas of the floor are... Continue Reading →
Happy Fourth
I went on a harbor cruise today so I could check out the tall ships and Navy ships visiting Boston this week. I also got to see the Queen Mary 2: a treat for this anglophile! ... Continue Reading →
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