Wow.
I just finished an amazing book. So sad when it ended. It really left me wanting more.
It is called"The Girls" and is by Lori Lansens. She is a Canadian author and did an absolutely splendid job. She should be very proud of herself.
This should be all you need to make you run out and by this book. Quote from the first chapter:
"I have never looked into my sister's eyes. I have never bathed alone. I have never stood in the grass at night and raised my arms to a beguiling moon. I've never used an airplane bathroom. Or worn a hat. Or been kissed like that. I've never driven a car. Or slept through the night. Never a private talk. Or a solo walk. I've never climbed a tree. Or faded into a crowd. So many things I've never done, but oh, how I've been loved. And, if such things were to be, I'd live a thousand lives as me, to be loved so exponentially."
My best friend, Alix, lent me this book and I am now lending it to my other best friend, Sue, to read. I can't even describe what this work does to you. It is just a MUST read, for anyone that has a heart.
Thank you,
Sally
Saturday 31 May 2008
Monday 26 May 2008
Chick Flick NOT
Well, ha ha it wasn't a chick flick after all. Turns out to be about this giant roboty type guy. Pretty good movie actually. Lots of action and explosions and stuff. Bad guys, evil guys, and does Gwyneth Paltrow ever have a nice pair of legs!!
I really liked Robert Downey's character. Nice little bit of everything. Oh, there are some scenes where he looks a lot like a younger Al Pacino.
One thing I will say I am not sure it was the kind of movie that I would have brought my young, say 7 to 10 year old children, to. As did the couple in front of us. There were a few things in the dialogue and action that, to me, were too much for them. One scene of someone definitely having a bedroom adventure. Although I guess it could lead to those questions that you have to deal with anyway. "What was the man doing to that lady, Mummy?"
Oh well, maybe I don't understand PG-13.
BUT, if you like the movie make sure to sit through all the credits at the end. Ignore the cleaning crew trying to get you to leave and the ENDLESS credits, I mean how many drivers do you really need?
After all that there is a little teaser for you.
Enough said, if you like action comic book movies you'll like this movie.
ps, better than the last Batman movie by a MILE.
I really liked Robert Downey's character. Nice little bit of everything. Oh, there are some scenes where he looks a lot like a younger Al Pacino.
One thing I will say I am not sure it was the kind of movie that I would have brought my young, say 7 to 10 year old children, to. As did the couple in front of us. There were a few things in the dialogue and action that, to me, were too much for them. One scene of someone definitely having a bedroom adventure. Although I guess it could lead to those questions that you have to deal with anyway. "What was the man doing to that lady, Mummy?"
Oh well, maybe I don't understand PG-13.
BUT, if you like the movie make sure to sit through all the credits at the end. Ignore the cleaning crew trying to get you to leave and the ENDLESS credits, I mean how many drivers do you really need?
After all that there is a little teaser for you.
Enough said, if you like action comic book movies you'll like this movie.
ps, better than the last Batman movie by a MILE.
Sunday 25 May 2008
Chick Flick
We don't often go to the movies because of the cost. Mainly we save our money to go to the movies that really should be seen on the big screen. You know: lots of action or special effects.
Well today we are going to see Iron Man which should be fun. My husband says its an action movie, but you can't fool me. I know its a sci fi chick flick about home life. I mean, hello, its iron man. We all know men don't iron. You can barely get them to carry the laundry downstairs, let alone iron it.
So we'll see. Although I'm not sure how they can make a whole movie about ironing and house work, but I must say it is about time!!!
Let you know later how it goes.
Well today we are going to see Iron Man which should be fun. My husband says its an action movie, but you can't fool me. I know its a sci fi chick flick about home life. I mean, hello, its iron man. We all know men don't iron. You can barely get them to carry the laundry downstairs, let alone iron it.
So we'll see. Although I'm not sure how they can make a whole movie about ironing and house work, but I must say it is about time!!!
Let you know later how it goes.
Sunday 18 May 2008
Pain
Sometimes, there is pain that is the worst there can ever be.
My husband plays guitar, whether it be pedal steel, electric, acoustic or resonator. He plays beautifully and spends most of his waking time practicing, learning or honing his craft. There is never an instrument more than two feet away and I hardly ever see him without one in his hands.
We have a PT Cruiser and used to have a car with a handle over the passenger window that you could just hold with your hand and let your arm hang. Well, sometimes you forget and have your hand holding the top sill and don't realize that you're doing it. A couple of times he has started to close the window when I have had my hand there. It is very scary and makes you jump as you pull your hand in. You think of what could have happened and vow to be more careful.
This morning I was driving and we were heading home after having a nice breakfast out. I had left the windows open because the dog was with us. As we left the parking lot I closed the windows because it was rather cool. All of a sudden my husband started to yell. His fingers were trapped.
I opened the window right away and nothing is broken, but I feel so very bad. The pain in my heart is almost unbearable. What if I had ruined his ability to play? I think there will be a little bruising and he won't be happy with me for a little while, but I feel so incredibly terrible that I could have hurt him. That I could have taken away his talent and love. His life almost. It is one of those memories that will stay in your head and your heart forever.
My heart hurts.
My husband plays guitar, whether it be pedal steel, electric, acoustic or resonator. He plays beautifully and spends most of his waking time practicing, learning or honing his craft. There is never an instrument more than two feet away and I hardly ever see him without one in his hands.
We have a PT Cruiser and used to have a car with a handle over the passenger window that you could just hold with your hand and let your arm hang. Well, sometimes you forget and have your hand holding the top sill and don't realize that you're doing it. A couple of times he has started to close the window when I have had my hand there. It is very scary and makes you jump as you pull your hand in. You think of what could have happened and vow to be more careful.
This morning I was driving and we were heading home after having a nice breakfast out. I had left the windows open because the dog was with us. As we left the parking lot I closed the windows because it was rather cool. All of a sudden my husband started to yell. His fingers were trapped.
I opened the window right away and nothing is broken, but I feel so very bad. The pain in my heart is almost unbearable. What if I had ruined his ability to play? I think there will be a little bruising and he won't be happy with me for a little while, but I feel so incredibly terrible that I could have hurt him. That I could have taken away his talent and love. His life almost. It is one of those memories that will stay in your head and your heart forever.
My heart hurts.
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