Message 261

Last night I watched a DVD of an old black and white movie called The Major and the Minor. It was made in 1942 and was set in the time just before the US got into World War 2. It stared Ginger Rogers and Ray Milland and was directed by Billy Wilder, his first time as a director. I give it three stars. It was a comedy, and a harmless piece of fluff, but movies were different back then.

Today I pick Beech up at his school and take him to Burger King and then to his gymnastics class.

Message 260

Yesterday I went out to dinner with Larry and Judi. It is the first times I have seen them since Christmas. They spend a lot of their time like I do, babysitting my grandchildren. Of course, they both still work full time too, so they are really busy. Anyway, it was nice to see them.

Last night Joshua came over to watch 24. It is as good as it always was, but after seven seasons it is not quite as compelling as it used to be.

In a few minutes the guy should be here to do the appraisal for my new loan. After that, I need to go to PAMF to refill my antibiotic solution.

Message 259

Yesterday Julian brought over tacos and watched the Super Bowl with me. It was a hell of a game. I thought Arizona got a lot of bad calls, but they almost won.

In the evening I watched Part 1 of Sense and Sensibility on PBS. Although I saw it only a few months ago, I enjoyed seeing it again.

Message 258

Last night I watched the Sharks lose to Chicago 4-2. It's the first time the have lost to the Blackhawks in 14 games. Oh well, even the best teams lose sometimes.

This morning I am going to Chucky Cheese for Beech's birthday party. I finished The Economist yesterday, so today I will watch the Super Bowl.

Message 257

Last night after watching Washington Week I watched a DVD of the movie Blue Velvet. It is an old movie that I thought I had seen before, but I had not. Anyway, I give it four stars. It is a mystery thriller but mostly a psychological thriller. It is a very disturbing movie, but compelling to watch. It has a super cast too. In the interviews with the cast in the Special features on the disk, I was amazed how much Isabella Rossilini looks like and has the mannerisms of her mother Ingrid Bergman.

I just got a call from Jim, so it is time to meet them at Starbucks.

Message 256

Last night Josh brought in fish and chips to eat while we watched the Sharks beat Phoenix 2-0. That is two shutouts in a row for the Sharks goalie. The Sharks have the best record in the whole NHL. I hope they can keep it up through the Stanley Cup.

I have already put the laundry in the washing machine, and after I finish this I am going to take a walk. It is another beautiful day. If we

Message 255

I just got back from having breakfast at Heidi's Pies with Vanessa and Annie. As usual I took Annie to story time at the library for story time. Most of the kids will sit still and listen, but Annie insists on walking around and checking things out.

Last night I tried to watch the Warriors game for a while, but they were so bad I gave it up and watched a DVD of the movie Stranger than Paradise. It was a very strange black and white movie, an independent production in English by Hungarians living in the US.. I give it three stars because it was interesting in spite of being weird. In particular, it was a mood movie, the run down views of New York, Cleveland, and Florida and the strange behavior of the characters was interesting.

Tonight Josh will come over to watch the Sharks game with me.