Revelations

Over the holiday LRT uploaded all of her music and left cd's like so many bones in a pile. I was perusing and found something interesting, a disc with lots of titles written in her singular style. I popped it in to see if it would appeal to me. Yes, mostly it did. I express surprise at some of the choices - Neil Diamond, John Denver and Barry Manilow. Did she make this in high school, college? Did she include this disc on her iPod? Evidence is evidence, Lauren has a mushy side. But I knew that.

Thanks, I do love me a good Kermit ballad.

Techie Heaven

I'm sure you are aware of the new iPad announced today. I wanted to post the video of Steve Jobs demonstrating his new must-have gadget but, sigh, I lack the tech ability. It's a giant iPhone and looks cool. I heard that he had some difficulties with the keyboard, so ha, not so perfect. Go get 'em, Lauren.

Skate Expectations, Part I: Skeleton

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Pancakes from Heaven

Believe it or not, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, is a very good movie. We didn't know what to expect but we very much enjoyed it. It's funny and pays homage to lots of movies and tv shows. I believe the giant gummy bears were my favorite part.

It's very entertaining and it's got Bill Hader as the nerdy science geek (redundant?).

Really, it's fun.

Dickensian to the Max

We have been watching Little Dorrit, a beautiful BBC production. We were both unfamiliar with the story so it's been fun trying to figure out just who gets rewarded and who dies badly. There are multiple nominees for both categories. Andy Serkis (Gollum) is quite demented as a serial killer and almost unrecognizable. I think he's wearing a fake nose but not sure. It's done with the usual Masterpiece Theater panache, great writing and well acted. It looks authentic and ever so depressing, as only Dickens's London can.

I know you won't rent it, but someday you'll think "I have 9 hours to kill, what was that great BBC thing that Mom and Dad liked?"

Then you'll thank me.

Fierce

(That's my favorite part)

..."Fierce?"

Not Good

Mmmm, hope I remembered to bring my umbrella...and hovercraft

"It may be cruel, but as long as Scalia is on the Supreme Court, it will never be unusual"

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Colbert Report Full Episodes

(or if it's easier, you can watch it on hulu here:

http://www.hulu.com/watch/119483/the-colbert-report-fatal-subtraction-barry-scheck#x-4,vclip,2,0 )

The Thinker

In the misty morning rain he stands, comtemplating the nature of Justice, World Peace, and why would anyone put dill into a perfectly good egg salad. Ah, lunch with the family.

The Hurt Locker

Well, it has garnered praise for its realism and intensity. I can attest to both. I stuck with if for almost an hour. I had to leave the room as the testosterone meter was deep in the red zone.

LKT says: good movie, intense!

Stuff blowed up, blowed up good.

Moon Man

We watched Moon tonight. Dad enjoyed it, I liked it a lot. I think "enjoyed" means it was ok. I hope Sam Rockwell gets some recognition for it. I'm recommending it for Trevor, not sure about S or L. One of us thought it was too slow, one of us didn't notice because she found it absorbing. It has the tone of 2001, but is more interesting because it has a plot and, you know, Sam Rockwell. Very good sci-fi.

with regard to this week's poll

how can i add a write-in? "the time for asking questions has passed; kick him the shins"

The Ball Drops at Midnight

To recap: before we were dragged into the new decade to use the new technology to share our new ideas, we celebrated a low tech New Year's Eve together.

Happy New Year!

Love you all.

best use of blog:

Our new endeavor.

I've always wanted to be a published author.

Taumans Move Into the 21st Century

& just in time, too (right on the cusp of this century ver. 21.2)