Wednesday, February 21st, 2007
In a fit of road rage, a mother of three throws a cup of ice through her car window at another car. No injuries, but apparently she’s been convicted of a felony - lobbing a ‘missile’ at an automobile - and earned the minimum sentence - 2 years in prison. She’s already spent a month in jail - away from her three children, while her husband serves his third tour in Iraq. Some reports indicate that the woman’s pregnant sister was also in the car - having early CONTRACTIONS!
There’s a possibility the sentence will be decreased by the judge, but everyone involved has been surprised it’s gotten this far. I don’t know about you, but I’m pretty sure I’ve seen worse road rage than this!
Updated to Add: If you came here via a direct link, be sure to read our thoughts on the penalty.
Posted in Notes on News |
Tuesday, February 20th, 2007
You know I’m not much of a critic. I’ve tried before, but I think the problem is that overall I’m just too easy to please. I like everything. With that disclaimer in place …
Saturday we went to an early evening matinee of Music and Lyrics … me and sis and some girlfriends of hers. There was a big buttered popcorn, and a large 1/2 cherry, 1/2 diet coke, and some Squirms. No kids. No worries about whether hubs would like the movie. Just girls and food.
When the movie started with a fun parody of an 80’s pop video starring Hugh Grant as the has-been 1/2 of an 80’s group called ‘Pop’ I was hooked. The fact that Kristen Johnston played Drew Barrymore’s older, married-with-children sister, living vicariously through her little sister’s romantic life, struck a chord with us. (Although I did notice that Johnston’s towering frame dwarfed Drew in some scenes to the point I had difficulty believing the two could legitimately be related).
Thematically, Music and Lyrics simultaneously parodies and embraces the simple and sweet pop lyric, pointing out that nothing makes you feel better than the right combination of a good melody and a sweet line about love. Similarly, even as the movie is formulaic and predictable, it successfully combines the right elements of the romantic comedy to make you leave with a smile, and I quite enjoyed it. If you want to read a real review - some reviewers agree, and others do not.
Other notes on the weekend … in an effort to include everyone’s advice … Saturday night I chose the swirly margaritas, Sunday night I went with the expensive martinis, which required a Monday morning Mountain Dew. I also spent way too much money on new underwear, pajamas and the cutest sundress I won’t wear for at least three months (extravagant spending while shopping is a hazard of visiting Sis).
We watched at least one large chunk of the following movies on cable: Now and Then, A Walk to Remember, 10 Things I Hate About You, and Pretty Woman. We did stop to consider at what age I need to stop lusting after the male lead in a high school romance. Fearing I may be long past the point of no return, we left the question unanswered and moved on to wondering what happened to Shane West after he appeared as the only value in A Walk to Remember?
Oh, I also listened intently while several young, cute, childless women explained to me about how they plan to avoid pregnancy weight by simply staying really healthy during pregnancy. I just nodded and smiled. Some of the secrets of mommyhood are best kept to ourselves, right?
Posted in Mom at the Movies |
Thursday, February 15th, 2007
I am going, all by myself, to visit hot little sister. I told her I don’t need to be too extravagantly entertained as, really, any significant time during which I am responsible for wiping only my own butt, and not three others, is a vacation. She sent this e-mail regarding my visit…
In honor of my sister coming and getting an entire weekend of “quiet” with her little sister, we are planning on having an incredibly blissful day/evening of activity. This is including but not limited to going to at LEAST one of the following movies: Music and Lyrics (Drew and Hugh), Catch and Release, (Jennifer Garner and that hottie from GO) and/or Because I Said So (Diane Keaton and Mandy Moore.) I would guess that post movie activities will include wine…maybe a margarita…maybe a martini…maybe ALL 3. Who knows. Either way, we will be OD’ing on movie popcorn and gigantic Diet Cokes and following it up with a nice buzz and some good guy free convo. Anyone who is interested is more than welcome!
Besides trying to make you jealous, I am also posting this to get your input on 1) which of the aforementioned movies should we see, and 2) faced with a rare, kid- free weekend… what’s your drink of choice?
Posted in Parenting Polls |
Wednesday, February 14th, 2007
I talk on my phone when I drive. If the kids are with me, they’re generally unusually quiet - giving me the option of actually having an uninterrupted conversation. And, frankly, if it weren’t for multi-tasking on my occasional kid-free drive I may not be able to practice law, schedule appointments or have friends.
I bring this up because new Minnesota legislation threatens to double the fines for any moving violations that occur while chatting on the phone. I was on board right up until they made no exception for those of us committed to dialing before we move and then using hands-free devices. What say you?
Posted in Everything Else |
