Tag: Movies
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A Quiet Place

I often seek out the quiet places, but after watching the movie A Quiet Place recommended by my niece starring Emily Blunt and John Krasinski, I discovered a few things about the necessity of silence to survive in this suspenseful horror film. The first discovery was that it would be almost impossible for Gabby and I to…
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The Week In Seven Photos

After hiding indoors due to the heatwaves and World Cup, I felt it was time to catch up on the neighborhood chatter. This little one was still celebrating my favorite baseball player, Bryce Harper of the Washington Nationals, winning the MLB Home Run Derby. Instead of watching exciting football matches, it was a week of…
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The Week In Seven Photos

Two more days until the Oscars and I still have a few movies to watch. Spring-like weather, a trip to the Detroit Zoo and deciding to see Game Night instead of an Oscar movie has slowed my progress. So far, a few movies that have stood out are Darkest Hour (Best Picture, Best Actor – Gary…
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The Week In Seven Photos

The first signs of a transition toward spring began to appear this week. The ice fishermen have left their shanties and were fishing out in the open, the winter store displays have been replaced with patio furniture, grills and Jimmy Buffett tiki bars and there were kites flying, some more successful than others. Spring is…
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Waiting For A Turn At The Bird Feeder

Finally made it outdoors with the camera and luckily the pouring rain on Saturday was replaced with wonderful snow flurries on Sunday. Watching the birds patiently wait their turn for peanuts out in the snow was actually a bit more enjoyable than watching The Trip To Spain the previous day. The scenery was beautiful, but it…
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Monday Musings

Am I losing interest in the superhero movies or was Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 not as good as the original?…If my niece says my outfit looks like it’s from the 90’s, that is a compliment, right?… I may have a codependent relationship with tv shows and actors, because after watching three episodes of…
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A Few Photos and Movie Quotes

There’s no place like home. (The Wizard of Oz) When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible. (When Harry Met Sally) Yippie-ki-yay, mother f**ker! (Die Hard) You’ve got to ask yourself one question: ‘Do I feel…
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Just Hanging Out And Watching The Sky

Now that the football season is officially over and rain is forecast for our weather, it sounds like a weekend for hanging out with Inspector Rebus in Rather Be The Devil, the latest book in the great Ian Rankin series, and with Keanu Reeves in John Wick: Chapter 2. Other than hanging out with the birds,…

