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Moulin Rouge from a normal seat

I went back to see “Moulin Rouge” again last night. Alone. It is the first time I have ever gone to a movie by myself. Isn’t that a riot? But no one else could go and I wanted to see it before I leave on Friday, so off I went. On Saturday Naomi & I were stuck sitting up in the front row. That actually enhanced the effect of the movie I think, adding to the quality and fun. We were a *part* of the film. I would recommend the third or fourth row though, so you don’t get a neck cramp! But last night I sat in one of the “normal” upper rows, right in the middle. I have had many people ask me what the movie is about – and there is no simple summary for it. I have decided that most men would enjoy it if they gave it a chance, there is such great humor in it. It is not a musical – not in the normal sense of the word. It is like a kick-ass awesome music video (like they used to have in the ’80s) that is 2 hours long, great songs and fantastic singing, with a story line running through it and a touch of “Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” (my all time fav movie) for zaniness & quirks. (Or maybe a touch of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off … you know, things catch you off guard.) Noticed lots of laughs throughout the theater last night. I did not leave with that same “buzz” feeling as I did the first time, but I still loved the movie and will buy it when it comes out on DVD. I may buy the soundtrack before then. Normally I don’t care for Nicole Kidman – many films I have seen her in her acting seems stiff and forced. Not this one. I think this is her best performance ever. And Ewan… man, he could sing for me any day!

Go see “Moulin Rouge”!

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But… But… I love GroceryWorks.com!

GroceryWorks.com to Shut Down What a sad day. I love using GroceryWorks.com – I love the convenience of having groceries delivered, of beening able to browse through pages online instead of walking up and down the aisles and then standing in line at the checkout. Ugh. I will miss them if they don’t bring it back online. Maybe it will only be temporary – but the way things seem to be going lately, I doubt it.

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The Female Vocabulary

FINE:This is the word we use at the end of any argument that we feel we are right about but need to shut you up. NEVER use fine to describe how a woman looks. This will cause you to have one of those arguments.

FIVE MINUTES: This is half an hour. It is equivalent to the five minutes that your football game is going to last before you take out the trash, so it’s an even trade.

NOTHING: This means something, and you should be on your toes. “Nothing” is usually used to describe the feeling a woman has of wanting to turn you inside out, upside down, and backwards. “Nothing” usually signifies an argument that will last “Five Minutes” and end with a huffy “Fine.”

GO AHEAD (with raised eyebrows): This is a dare, one that will result in my getting upset over “Nothing” and will end with the word “Fine.”

GO AHEAD (normal eyebrows): This means “I give up” or “do what you want because I don’t care.” You will get a raised eyebrow “Go ahead” in just a few minutes, followed by “Nothing” and “Fine” and she will talk to you in about “Five Minutes” when she cools off.

(LOUD SIGH): This is not actually a word, but is still often a verbal statement very misunderstood by men. A “Loud Sigh” means she thinks you are an idiot at that moment and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you over “Nothing.”

(SOFT SIGH): Again, not a word, but a verbal statement. “Soft Sighs” are one of the few things that some men actually understand. She is content. Your best bet is to not move or breathe, and she will stay content.

OH!: This exclamation, followed by any statement, is trouble. Example: “Oh, let me get that.” Or, “Oh, I talked to him about what you were doing last night.” If she says “Oh” before a statement, RUN, do not walk, to the nearest exit. She will tell you that she is “Fine” when she is done tossing your clothes out the window, but do not expect her to talk to you for at least 2 days. “Oh” as the lead to a sentence usually signifies that you are caught in a lie. Do not try to lie more to get out of it, or you will get raised eyebrows and “Go ahead” followed by acts so unspeakable that we can’t bring ourselves to write about them.

THAT’S OK: This is one of the most dangerous statements that a woman can say to a man. “That’s OK” means that she wants to think long and hard before paying you retribution for what ever it is that you have done. “That’s OK” is often used with the word “Fine” and used in conjunction with a raised eyebrow “Go ahead.” At some point in the near future when she has plotted and planned, you are going to be in some mighty big trouble.

PLEASE DO: This is not a statement; it is an offer. A woman is giving you the chance to come up with whatever excuse or reason you have for doing whatever it is that you have done. You have a fair chance to tell the truth, so be careful and you shouldn’t get a “That’s OK.”

THANKS: A woman is thanking you. Do not faint; just say, “You’re welcome.”

THANKS A LOT: This is much different from “Thanks.” A woman will say, “Thanks A LOT,” when she is really ticked off at you. It signifies that you have hurt her in some callous way, and will be followed by the “Loud Sigh.” Be careful not to ask what is wrong after the “Loud Sigh,” as she will only say “Nothing.”

Hope this clears up any misunderstandings

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He Really Makes me Wonder

President George W. Bush says that faith-based organizations should be able to compete for government funds without being forced to hide their religious character. I think I might agree with the people that say this blurs the line of separation of church and state too much. Also, I have a hard time believing that Duhhhbya respects the constitutional separation of church and state. I just don’t buy into that. I have a hard time believing most words that come out of his mouth, and I have since he was ran for Governor of Texas. I don’t really know why, but the man has always rubbed me the wrong way. It’s just a personal thing.

For the record, I am neither “Democrat” or “Republican”, I vote based more on the candidates and the issues than party lines. I do lean more towards the Democrat side, but there are a few big issues where I definately lean Republican. Ironically, I support school vouchers, but that is probably because I went to Catholic schools for 8 years and have considered sending my son to Catholic school too. Since they are educating children that would otherwise be in the public school system I think that’s ok. Does that make me a hypocrite? Probably, considering how I feel about Duhhhbya. Wait, I’m not a hypocrite – I am just strongly opinionated when it comes to myself. I don’t care what other people believe in, as long as it isn’t the president of my country or a politician making laws that effect us all. Friends on the other hand are allowed to have opinions different than mine – I like diversity.

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Treats For Naomi

Look Naomi! Phallic Symbols galore! I am laughing so hard – good thing no one else is here! I wonder how soon I will start to see these pop up over at FilePile. (Link courtesy of Marilyn)