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COUGH BRONCHITIS COUGH
Here's a reason I didn't take advantage of the 10 pm sneak preview of Superman Returns . . . and why I am waiting to go.
COUGH COUGH . . . WHACK THAT LADY ON HER HEAD . . . COUGH OUCH COUGH
STILL ANOTHER REASON TO LOSE WEIGHT
Losing just 5% of your weight can help sufferers of osteoarthritis according to this
ARTICLE.Now, looking back to this
POST, I figure if I really try to cut down on twinkies and actually exercise my joints might not creak and my mind not slip into neutral so often.
NOT BAD PAY FOR A SUMMER'S WORK
I have learned lately that law school students who have finished their second year can become "summer associates" at law firms. These firms pay, oh, brace yourself, around $2,000 to $2,800 a WEEK. I also believe housing stipends are added on to that salary. Look at this
ARTICLE to get a feel for lawyer salaries. Or look at this
LIST from New York.
CAN YOU SEE YOURSELF IN THIS?
In this
ARTICLE, the little cars such as seen above are called "smart cars" which get over 40 miles per gallon. I don't think too many will be in demolition derbies.
SUPERMAN STREAKS IN
Tonight at 10 pm Superman Returns will be shown at the Strand.
SERVER DOWN THIS AFTERNOON
Ack!! I came to look around some news sources and see what was going on, but found myself without an internet connection this afternoon. After quelling my panic, I read half a book - the last half - so I pretty much had to guess who the characters were and what the plot was supposed to be. Not that this is of any interest to anyone, and, frankly, to quote someone I know, "I am boring myself."
MISS IU IS MISS INDIANA
Betsy Uschkrat is the new Miss Indiana, crowned last night in the Zionsville pageant. You can read about it learn the names of the runners-up
HERE.
FOURTH OF JULY ON THE FIRST
As I understand it, Kendallville and quite a lot of other places are going to have a fireworks display on Saturday, July 1st. At first I felt uneasy with this - I mean, surely some things must be sacred when holidays meet modern society.
And,surely, the Fourth of July is one of the most important historical holidays.
However, I understand the logistics and expense of having big firework displays and people being able to see and enjoy them. This isn't a time anymore when tiny little communities gather for a picnic and a few firecrackers set off at eveningtide. Times change, but I am not suggesting that the Fourth of July change - no, I think it should expand. I am of the mind that "Independence Week" would be a good idea for a national celebration of the founding of this nation.
Actually, by taking the week of the Fourth, we could concentrate not only on celebrating our independence and the men and women who brought it about, but we could also focua on being Americans - whether it is our adopted land or our inherited land.
COLBY, AT THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF NOBLE COUNTY
Colby Siamese mix, NM, Declawed, 4 years
I was out at the Humane Shelter two weeks ago come Monday and Lin Arnold told me about a cat - Colby - who had been adopted and returned because he was too lazy. Looking at the shelter's website today, I see that Colby is still up for adoption. I think he would be a great cat for someone restricted in movement, either by age, illness or work at home that keeps you close to one spot. Like to sit on a porch, read and watch the day go by? Colby's your cat.
EARLY MORNING
Well, actually, it is not as early morning as it would have been, had not Governor Daniels, in his quest to get the state on one time, managed to leave it a hodge-podge with us in the Eastern DAYLIGHT time zone. But let me not start to rant at the beginning of what was intended to be a few remarks about the cool air of early morning.
I drove Alison to work this morning and, what motivates me to get up and do this task, is the knowledge that it is a short trip and I can come back and enjoy stretching out on the sofa on the porch and pulling a summer blanket over my head. I have found that often the act of going back to bed is more pleasant than the initial going to bed.
At any rate, this morning as I stepped out of the car and Sydney bounded out behind me and headed for the open driveway, I followed him, albeit hesitantly. I had been noticing that the rose bushes needed to have the faded and wilting roses pulled off for a few days now. So I decided to do it, and I let those petals with their worn out color fall to the ground. When I stepped back, the haphazard arrangement of petals on the grass was pleasing and the color, which must have become an embarrassment to them on the bush,took on a revived hue in the dew of morning.
A LOT OF FESTIVALS
I was looking at the morning paper and saw just how many festivals are going on this weekend alone, including Avilla Freedom Days. I don't remember there being that much of this sort of thing 20 years ago, but perhaps I simply was not paying attention.
Having parents who lived near Shipshewana while I was in Chicago and Cincinnati kept me up-to-date on what was going on there, but I didn't realize more and more small towns were getting together a food fest, parade, rides, etc.
I remember when we were in Cincinnati, our suburb of West Chester had a parade that went down the historic road that evolved from a Indian trail. Liberty Township had a Fourth of July parade and festival with tubs filled with ice and soda pop. The little enclave of Gano, where Mr. Scripps used to live before he went to California, had a get together that I think was centered at the Presbyterian Church in town. There was one way in and out of this village by car and it was via the railroad underpass.
I remember I found Gano by hiking down the creek that ran at the side of our property - this would have been in my examining Ohio Valley River geology and fossil rocks period - and coming upon an abandoned railway trestle. I followed it and wound up in what appeared to be a town from the past. I admit to having a Twilight Zone moment, and I think I decided I had explored enough for the day.
Of course, my favorite town doings was
Something Days in Mason. It seems odd that I can't remember the name because that is where the editor thought I might wind up in trouble. I wrote sort of a tongue-in-cheek piece about the pressed chicken sandwiches at The Grange. She thought the ladies would be upset, but they chased her down and told her they had sold out of all their pressed chicken in record time.
I do remember those pressed chicken sandwiches, however. They were pretty dry and did tend to stick to the inside of my cheeks.
I am rambling here, so I will sign off . . . after I wonder about one more thing. I see signs about some fundraisers that say, "From 10 am to 2 pm or until porkburgers are gone." Now, I guess they mean if they sell out of the porkburgers, they will close before two, but I sometimes think of them staying there for days . . . until that last darn porkburger is sold.
"Hey, Frank, let's call old Bud . . . maybe, he'll come over and buy it."
"Nah, Earl, he had that spell with his stomach last March and the doctor won't let him eat anything spicier than Melba toast."
"Is that so? Boy, I'll bet he's fit to be tied. Say, maybe he'd buy it and give it to his dog?"
"Well, that's a thought"
"So, Frank, you gonna call him?"
"Well, I might. There's Lou, though, he won that porkburger eating contest down at St Howard's Church. He'd probably be able to put this last one away. Whatya think, Earl?"
"Maybe."
"Yep, maybe."
"Uh, Frank."
"Yep?"
"You know it's been two days since the ice melted in the cooler . . . Think it's still all right?"
"Come to think of it we could just throw it to the squirrels and tell everyone it was a donation to some homeless folk."
"Well, Frank, I think those squirrels have a home right there in that tree...."
"Don't fight me on this, Earl . . . "
GOOD DEAL AT FAMILY VIDEO
A VHS tape for $1.50 - not bad. I bought Lake Boat, a movie with which I am totally unfamiliar but Ebert and Roper gave it two thumbs up. I think it is one of those quiet movies such as The Whales of August with Bette Davis, Lillian Gish and Vincent Price - all in their twilight years at a summer cottage in Maine. At least I think it was Maine.
I believe it was in that movie that Davis' character says, "Life surprises you; it always does." I just realized when Bette Davis said lines, they came out longer than they were written. That quote really should be, "Life . . . suprises . . . you; it allllllways . . . does."
But, anyway, I will take a flyer on this movie, Lake Boat, and maybe it will turn out to be one of my favorites.
The kids rented "Eight Below," which I simply will not watch, because it is one of those movies that breaks your heart and then says to never mind, everything has worked out okay.
You know, I don't understand why they do that in kid's movies. The rule seems to be you have to cry before the movie ends. Some folks here got me to watch "Homeward Bound" and I burst into tears when the old dog Shadow fell in the hole and couldn't get out and told them to go on without him. At least, I think that is how it went - I left the room at that point and never watched again. They thought it was funny and for a long time threatened me with having to watch it again, or retold the tale of the hole fall in the saddest tones they could muster.
FINALLY . .
The clematis, after reaching up and actually climbing into a tree, after waiting until every other clematis vine in the area had bloomed and faded, came into its full glory during the hot, humid weather of the last week.
ATTACK GROUNDHOG IN BACKYARD?
Sydney, our Australian Shepherd, insisted - absolutely, barkingly instisted - that I accompany him outside this morning into the the fenced in backyard. He thought he should use the "buddy system." Why is this? I don't know, perhaps a large groundhog popped up and scared him.
Hmmmm . . . didn't I see him watching Caddyshack the other day?
THE TALK
I am going to bed now - really, just as soon as I post this one speech that came to mind. I like to think of it from time to time, and especially tonight.
From Second Hand Lions, part of Hub's speech on what every boy should know:
"Sometimes the things that may or may not be true are the things a man needs to believe in the most. That people are basically good. That honor, virtue, and courage mean everything; that money and power mean nothing. That good always triumphs over evil. That true love never dies. Doesn't matter if they're true or not. A man should believe in those things anyway. Because they are the things worth believing in."
FOLLOW THE MISS INDIANA PAGEANT
I'm a little late with this
link, but you can click and find out what is happening at the pageant. Lindsey Helmer, Miss Limberlost, is our local competitor. Lindsey was also Miss Ball State three years ago.
TERRORIST ATTACKS
A little over an hour ago, I heard that there were suspected plots to bomb the Sears Tower in Chicago and the FBI Headquarters in Miami. I had spent the two hours previous watching a PBS special filmed over a period of six years about children who were treated for cancer at Cincinnati Children's Hospital - not all survived. To go from that to news that terrorists had allegedly attempted to attack buildings in this country (again) was appalling.
I think I am quite capable of having a little tirade here - but bullies do not listen, even when you speak calmly.
FOUR GIRLS - YELLOW ROSES ALL
No, this isn't a picture from Town & Country; these are the four granddaughters of David and Mary Fry of Cypress, Texas. Dave was the president of our high school graduating class - 1966.
WAWK - 1140 AM
Woo-Hoo. Wawk is streaming now - check out their website either
HERE or in the sidebar.
TOMORROW CLICK WILL BE AT THE STRAND
Adam Sandler is starring in
CLICK and unfortunately, I do not like the movies he has made. It is just a personal preference thing, and no doubt he probably looks out from the screen and says, "Thank goodness, SHE'S not here." But for those you who like Sandler and his work, I wish you good times.
Once again, the Strand has a show opening on its release date - so that makes me happy.
YELLOW SKY
Last evening while storm warnings were running along the bottom of the TV screen and you could hear occasional thunder, we noticed that the sky was a definite yellow color. I didn't know if this meant anything or not, but decided to pay closer attention to the weather announcements.
This morning I decided to look up "yellow sky indicator" on Google and was directed to a page at www.predictweather.com, for which I have no idea to the extent of its scientific content. However, for what it is worth, I found this paragraph:
A misty ring or a band around either the sun or moon is a sign of bad weather to follow. A halo around the moon is a sign of wind. The open side of the halo tells the area of the sky from which the wind or rain may soon come. If the moon is lying on its back, which is typical in February, in the northern hemisphere is can mean snow soon, in the southern hemisphere it can mean a dry period. A dark blue sky that looks gloomy means it will be windy, but a light blue sky means fine weather.
A bright yellow sky at sunset indicates wind, a pale yellow, wet. A pale moon means rain, a reddish moon means wind. If the moon's outline is not clear and you are in an area that gets it, expect rain or snow soon.
STORM
* LOCATIONS IN THE PATH OF THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM INCLUDE... WOLCOTTVILLE AND ROME CITY... KENDALLVILLE...
THIS IS A DANGEROUS STORM. IF YOU ARE IN ITS PATH...PREPARE IMMEDIATELY FOR DAMAGING WINDS...DESTRUCTIVE HAIL... AND DEADLY CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING. PEOPLE OUTSIDE SHOULD MOVE TO A SHELTER... PREFERABLY INSIDE A STRONG BUILDING BUT AWAY FROM WINDOWS.
I hear thunder . . . 6:33 pm
ANIMAL SHELTER PICTURES
The Humane Society of Noble County has a website
HERE where you can see dogs and cats that are up for adoption.
Here's a picture of Chester
51% of STRONG STORMS
The Weather Channel advises that there is a 51% chance strong storms will be in the area by 4 pm. Better batten down the hatches.
BIRD FLU SITE - MICHAEL NEWTON
Michael Newton, Public Health Coordinator for Noble County wants people to become informed about the reprecussions should a Bird Flu Pandemic occur and recommends this
SITE.
HONEY DO DUMPSTER
A dumpster is coming to my driveway and we will fill it, which may be a strong indication that I am a slob or a packrat . . . or both. I wonder how many things Alison will have to pry from my hands so they can go into the dumpster. But, ha, here is the rub. Will I get up in the dark of night and go dumpster diving for my "treasures?" Stay tuned.
KENDALLVILLE SCOTT'S
Ah, yes, the highlight of our day - Summer and I making a run to the grocery for LaCroix sparkling water and food for the dogs. I am almost convinced the former has magical powers and definitely believe getting or not getting the latter has something to do with the power of death.
When Ron, my husband, was here a couple of weeks ago, he got some ham salad at the deli. He spends a lot of time in San Diego and says when he asks about ham salad at Von's or Ralph's or Trader Joe's, they just look as him. I guess ham salad is a heartland thing - especially given the raising of hogs in this area.
I am really fond of Trader Joe's sourdough bread, especially when used for a peanut butter sandwich, although I have to say it was an acquired taste. Maybe the next time I head out west, I will have him take a picture of me eating the concoction - just so you know I am not funning you.
A COUPLE OF REMARKS ON BIRD FLU
I have been posting somewhat haphazardly about what we are commonly calling the bird flu. I do this not just because it is an interesting story to follow, but because it may evolve to play a major role in the health of citizens and the economic health of the nation.
Another report from Reuters is that Hungary has a confirmed case of H1N5 - avian flu - and poultry surrounded the diseased bird's environs have been culled. This story is
HERE and you can keep tabs on developments posted on Reuter's Bird Flu link by going
HERE.
BIRD FLU IN CANADA?
Reuters is carrying a story that a bird in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island is carrying H5 - tests are being conducted to see if it is H5N1. The full report is
HERE.
HELLOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There is a site on the web that has to do with manners; it is
HERE. I am going to cite one question and then print the answer given:
Question
My wife and I have a 10,000 square foot house and my wife is always yelling at me from one room or even one floor to the next. She is not mad, just trying to talk to me. Not only does she think that this is normal, but she gets mad if I do not here her or answer her. My mom taught us that it was rude to do this and that we should go to the room that the person was in to talk to them. What do you think?
Answer
Dear Mr. Bishop,
This is one of my pet peeves as well. Typically you
cannot hear the other person clearly and you either
have to resort to shouting "What?" or getting up to
go find them and see what it is that they wanted.
Very annoying. Your dear Mother raised you properly,
it is rude to shout from room to room.
Best regards,
Amanda Gamble
So, who is Amanda Gamble, you ask? Well, I have no idea, but I'm going to look. Okay, I found this out -
Volunteer Expert: Amanda Gamble
Expertise: I will answer any etiquette question you`d care to ask! I will be happy to give friendly non-judgmental advice on any situation. Certain cultures and customs are not part of my personal experience,but I will research to get the needed answer.
Life Experience:
Experience in the area
I am an avid collector of etiquette books. I have a wide range and
they date from the 1800s to present day.
You can read the whole page about her
HERE.
THIS IS MOTIVATION
A
Reuters news story is providing perhaps the best motivation to actually eat less - keeping some brain cells functioning. The idea of having to work a four square Sudoku and needing my husband to tell me socks go on my feet is not one that appeals to me. The task is making lemon custard even less appealing.
WWII SUB LOCATED
This isn't local news, except now with people moving around so much, it just might have a Kendallville/Northern Indiana connection. A submarine that did not return to base following a mission in May, 1945 has been
located in the Gulf of Thailand. The USS Lagarto had a crew of 86.
All families of the crew knew was that they didn't make it home. In the article cited above, some questions are answered . . . and about halfway between Memorial Day and The Fourth of July, we are again reminded of sacrifices made for the US and for us.
QUILTING
Well, having looked into some information on demolition derby organization, procedure and tips, I got to thinking about something more sedate - quilting. Last year I took pictures of the quilting display in Floral Hall (which I am convinced is leaning) at the Noble County Fair and I am going to seek them out and post them in the photo galleries.
BUT, in the meantime, I found a really interesting website about
quilting history. It discusses not only quilts but myths about quilts, so I guess I will be reading it tonight. I used to sleep under quilts my grandmother made - in fact, I still do at times - so maybe I will find out different patterns are reputed to have mystical influences on dreams. Probably not, but maybe . . . Hey, I'm the one who collects amethyst because it is supposed to be good for stress. Actually, I think the calming effect comes from rubbing my fingers on the smooth beads, but that's okay - I like the purple color anyway.
RESEARCHING DEMOLITION DERBY
Because it is traditional to have a demolition derby at the Noble County Fair, I started looking around the web out of pure curiosity and I found out that there is now a Demolition Derby Drivers Association. The
HOMEPAGE of their website states the following:
We are the Demolition Derby Drivers Association, we are a group of over 4,000(and growing) demolition derby drivers from across the country. We have united to have a single voice to help better this sport. Our motto is "by the drivers and for the drivers" and we will always make our decisions in the best interest of drivers. This does not mean promoters, fair boards and fans can not be a part of the organization, in fact we encourage your inputs. We want to work with promoters and insurance companies to accomplish our first task. Our first mission will to get a standard set of rules across the country, so that we can run our cars at multiple events without major changes. This is just the first of many thing we will try to accomplish as a group.
Some basic ground rules we want everyone to understand about this organization: we will never promote an event, we will never charge for services, in fact we will try to not charge for anything. Donations(promoters/classifieds) and selling T-shirt/decal etc.. should be enough to do everything we need to do as an organization.
They also provide a page of
TIPS and it begins with these two sentences: "Use all these tips at your own risk. I do not imply or guarantee your safety. This information is for entertainment only and is not to be used by sane people.
Oh, by the way, the link, if you want to type it in manually, is not www.demolition . . . No, it is www.wecrash.com
OH MY GOSH - IT'S GOING TO BE HOT
HYDRATE . . . HYDRATE . .
92 degress. 92 of them. Yikes! That's what the weather people at www.weather.com are predicting for tomorrow. Look for yourself at the link to the right if you doubt me. You have been alerted.
Say, this is interesting, I went looking for a picture with which to introduce this post about heat and found one of a bottle of water. When I clicked on it, it took me to a page of information on what to do when you are going to ride the London Underground in hot weather. Cool, huh? . . . well, maybe not cool, but you can read it
HERE.You just never know what you will find when you come to Indiana Territory.
A Picture Share!
Summer and Alison at Burger King; Summer went up and ordered some extra stuff for us fatties.
A Picture Share!
Cameron eating a french fry in between bites of his TRIPLE Whopper!!!
THINKING ABOUT A TRIP TO LAKE MICHIGAN?
It seems that is an algae problem, which experts - or perhaps non-expert media types - are calling a "green slime." In the 1960's algae was a problem in the lakes and was caused by phosphorus in fertilizers. Now, (zebra) mussels are believed to be the culprit . . .and that gives a whole new meaning to Muscle Beach. You can read it for yourself
HERE.
CALF DAYS AT COOK'S BISON RANCH
I wrote an
article a couple of months ago for the Kendallville Mall/Fun Guide about Cook's Bison Ranch - and I talked about an event they were having on Father's Day weekend that would be fun for all. Here's what a newsletter out of South Bend has to say about it:
Calf Days Celebration
June 17
Cook's Bison Ranch will host its 4th annual Calf Days Celebration on Saturday, June 17,2006 to benefit the Apostolic Temple of South Bend's mission trip to the Dominican Republic.
Christian singing groups, free tours to see and feed the buffalo, concessions, and children's activities are among the offerings at this one of a kind ranch. Proceeds and donations will aid the Apostolic Temple youth group on their mission trip to the Dominican Republic. Admission is free!!
Cook's Bison Ranch is located at 5645 E 600 S Wolcotville, In. We are a family run farm striving to educate the public about America's Original Red Meat. Our buffalo is naturally raised, naturally lean, and naturally delicious. Our buffalo is raised without the use of growth hormones or stimulants and has 1\3 of the fat of beef and 1\2 the fat of boneless, skinless chicken breast, per the USDA.
For more information you may e-mail us at www.cooksbisonranch@aol.com or call us toll free at 866-382-BFLO (2356)
.
Personally, I think I'll head over for a buffalo burger . . .
HOW ABOUT THIS??
I have driven by the San Diego County fair site; I have been impressed by its size and the number of people who show up each year and June 21 Tracy Lawrence is going to be playing there. Well, guess what folks? He's going to be at the Noble County Fair July 10. YES . . . This is impressive. He will also be at the St. Joseph County Fair in South Bend - so it looks like Noble County is up there with the well-to-do counties.
Interestly enough, he is also going to be appearing at Clute, TX, July 29, 2006 for the Great Texas Mosquito Fest. I don't know if I want to know anymore about this gathering. Then again, he's also going to be at Mescalero, NM, September 16, 2006 at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino. I don't know about the casino, but the phrase "Inn of the Mountain Gods" sounds cool, really nifty, neat, the cat's meow . . . depending on your generation.
You can check him out for yourself at his
website and if you're interested in the mosquito fest, just click on
buzzzzzzzzzz.
FRIDAY AT THE STRAND
Break-Up, The Rated PG-13, 1 hr 46 min
Showtimes: 7:15, 9:15
Cars
Rated G, 1 hr 57 min
Showtimes: 7:00, 9:15
A Picture Share!
Summer trying out the hammock at Wal-Mart.
COURTHOUSE SQUARE
I had to wait a long time until the wind lifted both flags; it was worth it.
OUT AT THE FAIRGROUND
I was out at the fairgrounds this evening and thought the entryway looked very nice - turns out the Fair Board let the Master Gardeners use an area in the fairgrounds last year, and to return the favor the garderners added some pizazz to the drive.
Also, as I was pulling out, I ran into this guy, Don Moore, and, okay, I really didn't run into him, our cars passed. He's probably out there gearing up for WAWK's part in the Noble County Fair which starts June 8th and runs through the 15th. No, I don't know the story of the headband - but I lived in Chicago the year Jim McMahon was fined by Pete Rozelle for wearing one that said Adidas. The next week, he wore one that said "Rozelle."
CUBS - STEVE BARTMAN - WIRELESS
I was wondering this morning whatever happened to Steve Bartman, the guy who reached out to catch a ball that might - just might - have been catchable by a Cubs fielder in a World Series game. In looking for information on the internet, I stumbled on this: Wrigley Field is going wireless. It is the first park to do so, and remember, it was the last park to get lights for night games. I don't know if this is really worth commenting on, but I sense that somehow it will work into the "break your heart" scenario the Cubs have made a trademark.
Now I'm going to go back to looking for info on the Bartman.
HERE'S THE STORY.
NOBLE COUNTY FAIR
The county fair runs July 7-15, but if you put "Noble County Fair Kendallville" into google, you will not find a link to it - at least in the first three pages. So here it is:
www.noblecountyfair.org.
ROETHLISBERGER SHOULD HAVE LISTENED
They used to stay Terry Bradshaw was a dumb quarterback - that he couldn't spell CAT if you spotted him the C and the A. Well, last year he told Ben Roethlisberger to "park the motorcycle" - the one the young quarterback rides without a helmet.
Terry was pretty smart with that advice. Today, between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m., Roethlisberger crashed into a car in Pittsburgh and his head left a dent in the windshield.
MAYBE A PROJECT?
I don't own a little motel - the 9-12 unit strip kind from the early days - but if I could find one tucked away on some bypassed road in the country, I think it would be a great place to turn into a home. First I would enclose the walkway in front of the rooms, turning it into a gallery, and then I would start knocking out parts of walls between some rooms. I love the demolition part, by the way. I think I would take maybe three units in the middle for a gathering room with kitchen attached, the unit on one side as a library, units on the other side as bedrooms and maybe an end unit for a sunroom. Of course, I would have windows put in the back wall - maybe glass doors opening onto a courtyard. Is this getting expensive?
Oh, I would definitely have a big ole' ice machine and a retro pop machine. This is definitely going to be a cool place. And fireplaces, must not forget those.
A Picture Share!
Summer in the check-out lane at Wal-Mart. We got a needle to inflate the basketball!!!!!!!!!!
AN UNFINISHED LIFE
This afternoon I watched "An Unfinished Life" with Robert Redford, Morgan Freeman and Jennifer Lopez - that is to say, they were in the movie, not watching it with me. I found it to be suprisingly good - and not just a repeat of Cinderella Man with Robert Redford playing the part of Clint Eastwood.
PRECAUTION
If you have to watch Black Hole, this is the way to do it - and don't forget to mute the TV.
THE BLACK HOLE SUCKED
Yes, if you missed Black Hole on the Sci-Fi channel last night, consider yourself lucky. I watched it and the fact that I continued to watch it after the first few minutes probably indicates that my brain cells are deteriorating. I have a reputation for watching these crazy, non-science, bad-science and ridiculous movies, but this one was beneath even my standards. Jeez . . . It was awful, horrible, stupid, stupid, stupid.
What amazed me most was this story was about a black hole that was sucking in St. Louis, then the Midwest, then the nation, then the planet . . . and something, which they called a "creature," came OUT of it.
CAN I RESIST THIS?
I just found out that a movie due to be shown on the Sci-Fi channel in 15 minutes is about an experiment gone wrong, leading to a black hole that threatens to eat the Midwest. Oh . . . this movie is soooooo Jody.
OR . . . Is it this kind of black hole?
MOVIE NOW AT STRAND PREDICTED TO BE A CLASSIC
Here's an
interesting review about Cars which is now playing at the movie theater downtown.
VANCE FEST ALBUM
Try clicking
HERE or just looking at the photo gallery above.
VANCE FEST '06
THIS IS LON VANCE LOOKING AT YA.
THIS IS MY FATHER-IN-LAW, WILLIAM A. VANCE.
My father-in-law's birthday was June 8th and his sons gathered at my brother-in-law Lon's house in North Liberty, Iowa, which is just up the road from Iowa City where a fellow named Steve Alford coaches basketball.
They played croquet and pinochle and ate cake - and probably told a lot of old stories.
NEW DRIVERS
Parents can look
HERE to find recommended used cars for the new driver in the family.
L.S. AYRES
Look at the sign. The L.S. Ayres name is on a material that is stretched across a rectangle that probably says "Macy's". Already the store is using Macy's bags for purchases and when I was there on Tuesday, a bunch of "bigwigs" were there on a visit from New York. I am going to miss L.S. Ayres, just as I miss Wolf & Dessauer.
AT THE STRAND
Tonight, for your viewing pleasure, and starring the voices of Owen Wilson, Paul Newman and George Carlin, the movie
CARS is at the theater. Newman, by the way, is a 1951 Hudson Hornet - varooooom!.
A COUPLE MORE PICTURES
Summer getting ready to water the newly planted tomatoes.
Roses by the garage east window.
A LOT OF PICTURE SHARES
Yes, okay, I have been blogging by cell phone lately; it is probably part of my adjustment to school being out. Today was tomato planting day and one person (me) had to take pictures while the other two people (Summer and Alison) got friendly with the dirt. We couldn't find our regular shovel so we used two walking wounded tools to dig the holes.
A Picture Share!
Televison
A Picture Share!
A Picture Share!
Colby Siamese mix, NM, Declawed, 4 years
HYDRATE . . . HYDRATE . .
