Saturday Andi gave us the opportunity to go on a date. We are now second run movie people, and that's fine by us. We can exhibit a little patience, and still have just as much fun, while saving a few bucks along the way. We decided to take in a second viewing of Star Trek, and this one had just as much emotional impact with the same thrilling action. This one will stand the test of time becoming a classic. Kudoes to JJ Abrams for preserving the spirit of the franchise while injecting it with a new vitality that will carry Trek well into the next century.
Also, the little one has developed a smile that warms the heart. If you haven't seen it, its worth the price of admission (I realize there is no smile there, but still a cute picture.)
We have found a new show called "Legend of the Seeker." We love it. It's by Sam Raimi (from Hercules/Xena/Spiderman fame) and is based on the Terry Goodkind "Sword of Truth" fantasy series. Its on WGN and we don't want it cancelled, so when you get a chance, watch it.
Chronicles of Amber by Roger Zelazny
I finished up books 8, 9, and 10 of the towering saga. Books one through 5 are worth the read; 6-10 are not. The ending was very unfulfilling. Throughout the second 5 books, Merlin (no relation to the Arthurian legend) is constantly fighting people who want to kill him, and they end up being his allies. This switching is so formulaic as to be laughable. The end conflict left with a hunh? feeling as he's in the middle of the final battle and one of the great powers says, "Stop fighting, he's won" and everybody just goes okay, he's the king now, we accept this--and the book is over. A big disappointment after the first five books. Overall **.
