Still on the tail end of the breathing problem. Almost finished with my antibiotic and I'm doing better. I'm up to walking again and with school starting back, we're trying to establish some healthful routines.
Insurance kicks in November so we are faced with some challenges till then. But we are blessed that there is an end date in sight and we won't have to make decisions like bills or medicine which would be really scary.
Ellice seems to love her new job that God has provided and we are both happy for that. She gets finished early enough that we get to see each other a good bit of the day.
All I have right now are my classes, as I'm not getting very many calls to sub as yet. The courseload is a bit daunting: the biggest thing is going to be getting field observation hours in. I went to one school and they had no idea what I was talking about and looked at me like I was an alien; this school is right next to campus, so you'd think they'd have some idea what's going on. I know that at least 20 people do this every year, and they've never heard of it??
Anyway, on with the reviews:
Balls of Fury
This is a humorous take on Enter the Dragon, Bloodsport, and a little of TV's Kung Fu thrown in, with ping pong (or as the Chinese call it, 'ping pong') replacing martial arts. Christopher Walken delivers his standard stilted form of acting as the heavy, looking as if he's never entirely comfortable in his own skin and it works to great effect. Randy, the ex-olympic washout, is a true awkward underdog who is just trying to get it right for once. George Lopez plays a movie crazy FBI guy and is probably the highlight of the film. On the downside, the jokes are predictable, and a little juvenile. Bottom line though is that I was entertained. I'd watch it again. **
Connie and Carla (DVD)
Yet another cross dressing comedy. This stuff peaked during Tootsie, or maybe even further back with Some Like it Hot. Actually this movie is more inline with Victor, Victoria, what with it being women, dressing as men, dressing as women. I didn't like that movie either. It just gets old. Gender confusion comedies just don't do it for me; they rank barely higher than racial confusion films. Aside from the plot, the dialogue was mildly humorous. I'm sorry though, drag queens just aren't that funny. *1/2
Star Wars: Showdown at Centerpoint (book) by Roger Macbride Allen
This is the third and final book in the Corellian trilogy set 14 years after Return of the Jedi.
Good story, lively action, and a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy. There is a lot of character development here for Han and Leia's kids, as well as for a few of the adults. That the author can create situations for these characters about which so much is known from film and novels and to have them grow as much as they did is impressive. In this series, we learn a lot about the Corellia system (Han's home system of planets) much of which is as surprising to Han as it is to the reader.
As far as Star Wars books go, this one is good. There are better, but those are spectacular. ***
Little Pilgrim's Progress (book) by Helen Taylor
This is young readers interpretation of the John Bunyan classic Pilgrim's Progress.
This book very cleverly introduces some pretty heavy and adult concepts including some rather difficult theology. It was a good substitute for the original, as I just can't muster the patience to go through many of the hard to read classics. This book is broken down into two to three page chapters that are ideal for bedtime reading for young ones (and adults). The book is broken down into two sections, one detailing the adventures of little Christian and the second part regarding Christiana and company. I like the first part better as there was more action. The second part got a little busy, as Christiana acquired a huge group of people along the way. The downside of the book is that it evokes some powerful emotion at times, and if you aren't for it, it can be a bit of a tear-jerker.
I recommend this book if religious fiction with powerful allegory appeals to you. I also recommend this as a bedtime reading for children who are starting to ask religious questions. **1/2
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I would just like to note that the thing I enjoyed in Connie and Carla was the abundance of broadway music (not the plot).
Yay, insurance!
Schools are really good at that vague, lost, 'what are you talking about?' look no matter what the question. Trust me on this.
Never heard of 'balls of fury' and never was interested in 'c and c.' Ah, well.
SW books: Yeah, I enjoy them sometimes, too. Except not liking the films of 1 and 2, I decided to read the book for 3. Liked it! Soooo, the Corellian trilogy is a recommend? Or is there something I should read before that?
LPP: I had that book - might still, but I can't seem to find it. I loved it, though! I tried the 'grown-up version' and decided I'd take that kids' version any day...way more fun!
Currently reading: The Ice Master. Normally don't like true disaster stories set in the Arctic, but it's decently interesting. HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend "East" which one of my former 5th graders recommended. Way good - tell your wife. : )
Okay, my comment has nothing to do with your post. Forgive me.
I would like to make a movie recommendation though. If you have not seen BORAT it is a must-see! I think you would enjoy it.
Tami, doesn't have to have anything to do with my post, but it shows me that people actually read these things!
Melissa, on the SW books, since you bring them up, I think I'll include a recommended SW reading list in next weeks blog.
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