It has been a disappointing few weeks, as my beloved Wildcats continue to struggle. Unfortunately, their disappointing loss to LSU in the SEC tournament seems to have sealed the deal and they are not going to the NCAA tournament, but are NIT bound. The inevitable off-season conversations can begin-will Meeks, Patterson and Gillispie stay or go? I would just like to say that I support UK's coach, no matter who it is as long as he is there, so long as he is following the rules and keeping UK's program clean. Hopefully that will put to rest any speculation as to how I feel about it. I also think you need more than two years to complete a transition, especially if the cupboard is if not bare, at least less than fully stocked with players.
That all being said, it is the most wonderful time of year, and I will be pulling for KY schools first, then SEC schools. This year, 3 KY clubs made the big dance, Louisville, a likely #1 seed, my alma mater WKU, and Morehead State from the OVC.
At our respective schools, Ellice and I have been keeping our noses to the grindstone. Ellice is preparing for Academic team regionals, and I'm just trying to hang on. We are growing ever more optimistic and fearful about the pregnancy as the threshold day gradually approaches.
We had what will probably our last snow, one final blast of winter. It was less than desired, but still a joy to watch. This has probably been the harshest winter we've had for about four years, after a series of particularly long ones. Time for spring to rear its allergy-induing head.
Race to Witch Mountain
Lately Hollywood, with an ever-growing deficit of ideas for new movies, has been reviving old movie series and TV shows. Disney is no different, so they dusted off this old, cheesy franchise, inserted a high-profile actor (the Rock, Dwayne Johnson)--and created something truly memorable. As far as family films go, this one has a bit of violence and intensity, but it is Disney violence so you'll probably be okay. I really enjoyed this film and we intend to add it to our Disney library. ***1/2
The Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinley
This is the Newbury award winning prequel to The Blue Sword. Ellice recommended this title to me and I thoroughly enjoyed it, particularly the first half. Aerin, a misfit half-witch princess who doesn't quite fit in with the rest of the royal family, cuts her teeth dragon-hunting, and eventually discovers her niche--as a great hero. Her near-fatal battle to slay the great dragon Maug leads her on a road of discovery and eventually on a search for the Hero's Crown. The quest leads her to find out about her own heritage. I found the battle scenes were where the book really soared, but found some of the book rather indulgent. There were times when it was difficult to tell what was really going on and what was in Aerin's head. I recommend the book as well, as long as you are willing to reread sections to figure out what is really going on. **1/2
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Haven't read too much McKinley, though I liked both her treatments of the "Beauty and the Beast" story - I'm a sucker for retold fairy tales. Had someone try again to get me on David Eddings...when I committed the sacriligious utterance that the Belgariad just didn't do it for me, being typical quest, he loaned me "The Redemption of Althalus." Haven't started it yet, though I need to have it done before our show ends next weekend. Any ratings on that one? - Melissa
I will concur that Belgariad and for that matter, all of Eddings is rather formulaic. For me, it is a very comfortable formula and most enjoyable, while acknowledging it is not for everyone. Haven't read Redemption yet. I think next blog I'll describe my reading system. (Yes, I have a rather unusual way I read--it involves multiple lists)
I know what you mean re: formulaic. For me, it's the Christian romance (for which I endured much teasing at college). But sometimes, esp in stressful times, the formula is reassuring. So long as it's done well. I recently read one that wasn't worth the time I wasted on it - though it helped me see where following a formula can be bad...also some things I shouldn't do in my own writing because it sucked when this particular author did!
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