The story of one woman trapped in a life from which she dreams of escape. Jenna’s (Russell) secret ambition is to save enough money from her waitressing job to leave her overbearing and controlling husband (Sisto). Jenna is a sharp, sassy woman with a gift for making unusual pies whose recipes are inspired by the trials, tribulations and circumstances of her life. An unwanted pregnancy changes the course of events giving her an unexpected confidence via letters to her unborn baby.
But it drew howls of protests from privacy advocates when it was launched last May in San Francisco, where people complained about everything from photos of recognizable men entering adult bookstores to an image of a cat in a window.Regarding the above comment, c'mon... People would see it on the street, so what's the difference? There are many things that are worse [in my mind] than walking into an adult bookstore. Alas, I digress...
Angels Fall, Nora Roberts. Reece Gillmore is a woman desperate to regain her self after witnessing a terrible incident. She makes a stop in Angels Fist, Wyoming and the events that follow change her life. The story is well written and kept me interested. Roberts' character development was great and the storyline was full of twists. I was so anxious by the end -- the last 50 pages -- that I read the last 3 pages because I couldn't take it anymore!
Dark of the Moon, John Sandford. In this book, Virgil Flowers, usually a minor character to Lucas Davenport, is the main character. Flowers investigates a series of murders in Bluestem, Minnesota. The twists and turns kept me reading. I hope Sandford features Virgil Flowers again.
Mine Till Midnight, Lisa Kleypas. In this 19th century romance, Cam Rohan, the gypsy manager of a gentleman's club takes on a whole new role. He meets Amelia Hathaway and her siblings who are adjusting to life in the country side. This lovely romance follows the Victorian series that Kleypas writes and was very good.
Stranger in My Arms, Lisa Kleypas. This is one of Kleypas' older books. Lady Hawksworth thinks her husband, Lord Hunter, has died at sea. She is shocked when turns up, alive and well, and expects her to return to his bed. He must win her trust and reclaim their estate from ruin. I liked this one :)
| I had a bit of entertainment when we got home (it takes so little to amuse me) when Mattie decided to play in my Macys sack. I had the camera there and got some photos (right). He was having a blast! I got a real kick of him. |
In all of my ramblings yesterday, I forgot to tell you that we saw Gone Baby Gone on Friday night. We really liked it. About the movie (from Miramax):“Gone Baby Gone” is Ben Affleck’s directorial debut and is based on the novel from the acclaimed author of “Mystic River.” It is an intense look inside an ongoing investigation about the mysterious disappearance of a little girl. Two young private detectives (Casey Affleck and Michelle Monaghan) are hired to take a closer look at the case and soon discover that nothing is what it seems. Ultimately, they will have to risk everything — their relationship, their sanity, and even their lives — to find a little girl-lost. The film also stars Academy Award Winner Morgan Freeman (“Million Dollar Baby”) and Academy Award Nominee Ed Harris (“Pollack”).
Toy bears are a longtime favorite of children around the world. They were not called Teddy Bears until the reign of President Theodore Roosevelt (we all know this story, right?). He was on a hunting trip to Mississippi with several of his friends and other hunters. His friends had treed and American Black Bear and wanted to shoot it. Roosevelt deemed such an act as un-sportsmanlike and refused to kill the bear. His actions resulted in a political cartoon (above right). A Brooklyn store owner saw the cartoon and was inspired to create a new toy. I'd say it was a huge success!The International Diabetes Federation established World Diabetes Day back in 1991, but this year’s observance has a special significance – it is the first time the event will also be officially observed by the United Nations and its member countries. Today in Manhattan, thousands will form a human blue circle in front of the United Nations, walk down 1st Avenue, and then join a diabetes education rally featuring American Idol’s Elliott Yamin and other performers. This evening, the Empire State Building will be one of 120 landmarks around the globe that will light up in blue to mark the day. dLife Medical Advisory Board member and noted endocrinologist Dr. Francine Kaufman chairs the IDF’s section on childhood and adolescent diabetes, which is the theme of this year’s World Diabetes Day campaign.
Why November 14th? It’s the birth date of Frederick Banting, one of the discoverers of insulin.
My friend Melissa sent me a cute email this week, remembering things from the 70s. It brought back many fond memories. Among the pictures was a pair of roller skates. It has stuck in my head all week.
Use it to replace the cliched hunk of coral on your shelf.
$18 at Element Clay Studio
Practice your rainbows and unicorns. There will be requests.
$12 at Pottery Barn Kids
Tiny knife pattern looks sedate from afar. Particularly great gift for a chef or weekend cook. They also offer a silk version for $40.
$30 at Cyber Optix
This little pouch contains your travel blanket and an inflatable pillow. Remove the blanket, then zip the inflated pillow back into the bag/pillowcase. Comfy.
$28 at Koie Products
There are few things as pleasant as opening a thermos to find that your coffee is still toasty.
$28 at Amazon
Bacon potatoes, bacon popcorn, bacon ice cream. There’s nothing in your way.
$13 at BaconSalt.com
As long as they’re playing in the dirt, they might as well be doing something useful.
$14 at Scandanavian Details
A pretty, surprisingly high-quality notebook set for your favorite list maker. The individual journals are so compact and lightweight that they’re convenient to take along anywhere.
$15 at Peek Keep
Robots rip on kitschy movie classics. This two-disc set includes Manos: The Hands of Fate and Santa Claus Conquers the Martians.
$20 at Amazon
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