Renovation or Relocation?

So I have been contemplating a few other blog services out there recently. I am considering a move. Either a move, or at least renovating this blog, so it's a bit more snazzy. (I am giving myself bonus props for using the word snazzy)
I have been scoping out wordpress.com specifically because I can organize tags to classify posts....I know, maybe not nec...but the librarian in me is screaming "oooohhhhh" about that. (and the rest of you are probably screaming "whoooo, nerd" at that too)
we'll see what I come to decide, but this is forwarning in case change does occur. I know I know, some of you are probably resistant to change, well, guess what, the only constant in life, is that some stuff changes :) so embrace it if you can.
Also, got Season II of Dead Like Me from a little birdy tonight. Hung w. some friends at a place called the Red Poppy tonight, which felt dangerously like I was on the borderline to a potential drugbust for "hookah" which I guess IS legal, but doesn't it sound soo illegal? Regardless of legallity, place had really good organic tea. :) The conversation wasn't bad either.

When in Rome...

I wasn't actually in Rome. But I did attend a toga party hosted by a good friend of Astrophysics boy. It was a pretty good time. People were friendly, pirates were present, and a golden retriever licked my hand. Sadly, the party didn't end on the best of terms, but luckily it had nothing to do with us and many of the other party goers who were all very nice and the wonderful hosts/hostesses.

Had I been in Rome, I may have missed the news that Pluto is now a "dwarf planent", cause well I don't speak Italian. Instead I got to hear a very logical explanation from a knowledgable source. So yay for science learning for the weekend.

Also went out to Bo James on Friday night for a going away party (been having many of those lately) so I wish her the best of luck (though she won't really need luck where she's going - a lot of coffee and a Boston Globe will get her through).

The other departed friend is hopefully doing well in her relocation. Hang in there girl. Mucho supporto from over here.

That is all for this update.

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

"damn straight they do. lol" - anthrogirl.

I watched this movie the other night. it's not on the afi list (at least I don't remember it being on the list).

I didn't really like it though. There was something sort of undercutting about a woman who "plays dumb, and is really smart" in that "women lose their charms over the years but diamonds are always like hard currency" I mean, then she goes and tells the guy she loves him, but that she wants diamonds from him and gets a tiara from another dude, that she seems to basically be leading on. Perhaps it's just because I didn't grow up during this era...but PUH_LEASE. It just didn't sit right with me. I did enjoy the musical aspect, and Jane Russell's character, but overall the movie left me feeling pretty cold and jaded toward blondes with alterior motives.

Here's Looking at You (Casablanca) Kid #2

I've seen the ending to Casablanca at least 3 times. I always seem to catch it playing on some television station right as Bergman is tearful, and Bogart on the tarmac doing his oh so very selfless, chivalrous thing. Of course I did not understand his actions as benevolent until all the pieces fit together by watching the whole film.
This was also the first film on my AFI list that I watched on the projection sceen in my basement and with 3 other people. Thanks for joining in guys. ;) (was contemplating cooking couscous and honeycakes)
So, first off, I've got to say, I hadn't known that the song with the lyrics "a kiss is just a kiss" was from Casablanca. (can we say Sleepless in Seattle and a whole ton of other romantic movies that have since used this?)
Another familiar plot line. Woman falls in love with another man, when she believes her husband is dead. I called this as soon as Ilsa walks into Rick's. Can you say Pearl Harbor? (same time period...coincidence? I think not..."of all the gin joints...")
Anyways, I can understand why this film is included in every Film 101 syllabus. And I would have regretted not seeing the film in its entire grandour, maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but some day, and for the rest of my life.

Rapid Eye Movement

The past few days have been a blur of activity around the household. Starting with the return from the family reunion in Okoboji, and discovering to my dismay that my mother broke her leg. Or rather, her fibula at the base of where it connects to the ankle. For those of you medics out there, that's right, the hip bone is connected to the leg bone and the leg bone is no longer connected to the ankle bone for mom (at least until November) I feel so bad for her :( For such an active person to be inactive will be tough. My first joke though was that because she's immobile, she's easy to get by mobile. She's been on the cell quite a bit. Luckily my mother is a fantastic woman, and has many many friends here in IC that have been out to visit her and bring her food, and at the same time my friend Cassi has been staying with the Winklers, and she's been great at pitching in with the family chores. I love that girl...not just for her attitude but her wonderous ability to have so much energy when it comes to household duties that aren't even hers. She's a guest for goodness sake, and yet, she's washing dishes and clearing the table just like me. She's my bestest twin sister ever. :)
In related news, I was hesitant to go due to mom's injury, but leaving her in capable hands (and feet of others) I did head up to Ames to help with the move in process for the Astrophysicist in training. It was a very smooth gig and his folks and sis were very nice, (they even got me a cake, gift and dinner for my birthday! How very very very thoughtful of them! THANK YOU!)
The rest of the birthday festivities commenced in IC this weekend, which included a wonderful birthday cake designed by Maggie for Laura, Elissa and myself. Thank you!!! Special thanks to Laura for sharing her nighttime activities with me. Such fun.
Thanks to everyone who called, emailed, facebooked (and yah, that's gonna be in Webster's in a few years) and well-wished in person. You all make my time here on Earth that much more enjoyable. (Sounds sappy I know...but it's true)
This next week will consist of working, and helping mom and then this weekend will be Madison for Beerfest. Should be an interesting time.