It has been a productive and restful week--I have no regrets. We could have overdone it, but we didn't. We put forth a deliberate effort to take it easy, and I think it has paid off. I got some writing done, we painted the baby's room and generally picked up a bit.
UK got Coach Calipari, and while I had some reservations going into this, I find that the more I hear from him, the better fit I think he is for the program. I'm looking forward to Kentucky's future again. Michigan State and North Carolina made the finals in the NCAA tourney; we're pulling for State as UNC is approaching Ky's alltime win total and the fewer they win, the better. What's that? Football season is approaching? Don't tell Ellice...
We've put the campaign on hold for a bit and reverted to a new module-based game. There has been a lot of consternation over this, as Ellice and I want to move forward but some people wanted something fresh. We'll see what shakes out, but in the meantime the point is to have fun.
Bedtime Stories
I'm always leery when it comes to Adam Sandler movies. The last one I saw was Zohan, and that was garbage. This one however, hits the mark. It's cute, funny and doesn't fill me with the urge to leave (always a good thing in movies). It won't change the world, but Stories is a good time. **1/2
Love Stinks (DVD)
I use to really like this movie, but our most recent viewing revealed how much our temperament has changed. The language and content of this comedy are just not for us anymore. *1/2
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by JK Rowling
The initial volume of the fantastic magical adventure series featuring the world's most famous boy wizard. It was as good this time reading it as the last. ****
Net Force by Tom Clancy and Steve Pieczenik
This is the aptly-named initial entry in Clancy's Net Force series. While a big fan of the Jack Ryan movies, I had never actually read a Clancy novel until now. I thoroughly enjoyed this adventure. It was techie, slightly futuristic with a thoroughly modern feel. Net Force basically is a department dedicated to fighting cyber-terrorism. Alex Michaels is appointed the head of Net Force when his boss is assassinated in a gangland style shooting. This is pulled off very well, and had an exciting climax that I found riveting. I plan on following Alex Michael's adventures in the future. ***1/2
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Your cute and I like you a lot. I love reading about your books and movies.. and now I know about football, even though I think I have to get through NBA playoffs frist right.
I really love the potter series--just reread it myself. She is a very talented writer. When is the stinkin movie coming out? I am really angry that they have split the last into two parts. Moneygrubbing grumbledygooks. I guess I am going to have to buy a biohazard suit so that I can come visit you three without contaminating you. I miss my Licey! (and tell her I am not a poopy head, I read her blog too!--I just tried to post my comment with my livejournal tag and messed it up. so i am posting this one anonymously. so there. I am praying for you both!o)
Um...Tiff? I enjoy getting your takes on things, too, Brad! I tried Clancy in HS and it was super technical and a bit over my head but what I understood I thoroughly enjoyed.
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