Friday Fun

  

     A person can only stay inside so long, before the need to get out and about takes over.  Recently we saw McFarland USA advertised when we saw another of Kevin Costner's films.  Today, I talked hubby into going to a matinee; what else do retired people do when the weather is cold? Usually, we go to Tuesday matinees because of the price break. A couple of bits of trivia-one of my dearest friends grew up with Kevin and I heard about the fun times she had with his family.  Secondly, my closest friend from my teens coached Cross Country in Carmel Ca. and her team ran against McFarland  for years-she told me they were an incredible team!  Also, part of the plot revolves around my hubby's high school in Palo Alto, Ca.  I attended another high school in Palo Alto. 
I have to tell you that this movie is one of my all time favorite movies!  If you are looking for something to do this weekend, take in this movie-you'll be glad you did.
We don't have plans for the weekend; more snow is forecast so we will probably stay in.
I hope you have a fantastic evening.
Hugs,
Noreen

August: Osage County

Greetings from our neck of the woods to yours!  Actually today's morning temp isn't too bad-right now it is 19 degrees and should warm up to the high 40's...quite nice.  It is so much more tolerable because our cold is dry; although rough on our skin, it is easier to tolerate than the damp cold of the west coast.  Yesterday, hubby and I ended up going to the movies; Tuesday used to be bargain matinees, but now it is just one price- which is cheaper than going in the evening. When we first moved here, we would go every couple of weeks in the winter-it was an adjustment staying inside for extended periods.  First I have to share that I don't read the plots lines in advance of new movies generally(note to self: read the plot lines for new movies); usually we look at the cast and decide based on those findings.  I got to pick the movie yesterday and really should have read the story line first.  We saw August: Osage County with Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts-two of our all time favorite actresses.   I will begin by saying I think Meryl will be up for Best Actress and Julia for Best Supporting Actress in the A.A. this year.  As for the story-well it was definitely interesting; I knew it revolved around a fractured mother-daughter relationship but that was the extent of my knowledge.  It wasn't as dark as Black Swan-which I hated, but it was pretty intense; built around a dysfunctional, crazy family.  The ending just left you hanging; I'm glad we saw it so I will know what all the talk is about, but if I had it to do over again, I'd skip this movie. 
I would rate it 5 Stars for acting, overall just 2.5-not my cup of tea.
If you have seen it, let me know your thoughts; we are all such individuals that I'm sure there are some out there that loved it.

Have a great day!
Noreen

A Good Flick

On Tuesday, hubby and I went to our Tuesday matinee  and since it was Valentine's Day we saw The Vow.  I don't know whether you've heard the story or not, but it is a true story of a married couple who are in an auto accident and the wife suffers a brain injury and loses her memory.  It was an entertaining film and although the ending was not what was expected, there was a post script that gave the true ending.  Even though it was a "chick flick", hubby enjoyed it.  If you are looking for a date movie, try this one.
Have a great Thursday my friends,  Noreen

For  any of you looking for good videos to watch this weekend, I would highly suggest this one. Last spring, hubby and I watched this young gal, Bethany Hamilton, on one of the talk shows. I was impressed with her courage,faith and determination to continue on with surfing after a shark took off her arm.  Here's a confession for you~every time hubby and I snorkel in the islands I am constantly scanning the waters for you know what-yep a shark.  In fact, I'm sure I've missed some beautiful fish just being cautious. Of course the setting in the movie is in my hubby's all time favorite location, Hawaii. This is a movie even kids would like. 

Whatever you do this weekend, I hope you find grace in the moment.

Blessings,  Noreen