Ruined on The Ruins

So, we have the night off here in Newburgh, NY, outside of West Point and a friend of mine and I decided to see a movie, "The Ruins". Well, we had an hour before the showtime and decided to have a couple . . . see, we wanted to get "ruined" - get it? get it? Hey, this is as good as it gets folks. Anyway, there were no bars around so we went to the local Perkins, yes, the "family" restaurant, we sat at a table and had 2 Coronas, surrounded by families, high chairs, and strollers - very hip!! Well, then we made it to the movie - it was good, I enjoyed it. I would have liked a little more exposition on the actual Ruins, but it was a good movie nonetheless. Jenna Malone was exactly what you would expect from her, but I enjoyed the blonde girl, she was good.

49 down, 1 to go . . .

So, we arrived in Burlington, Vermont today and it was delightful warm for this time of year. I have been traveling a lot over the last few years, as you may know, but one state I have been is Vermont. I am very proud to say I have been to 49 states today, and I have probably performed in 49 states as well. The one I am missing is Hawaii, but I plan to get there someday. Vermont is great, I love the Northeast, so laid back. We have the day here tomorrow as well and I hope to do a little sight seeing tomorrow during the day.

Disgruntled

So, why do to-go coffee cups leak? The coffee industry has very few physical products out there, so you wuld think they would perfect the ones they have. It has always been a frustration of mine when I go to Starbucks, order my coffee, leave it black, (so they fill it to the brim), then walk away and have it spill out of the side and all over me. Ugh, can we just get a paper cup to fit a lid and not spill? Let's get it together people . . .

Perfect Actress

So, I just got on Netflix and watched today the HBO Miniseries, "Elizabeth I", starring Helen Mirren and Jeremy Irons. The movie won the Golden Globe last year for Best Actor, Actress, and Miniseries, so I was intrigued. The movie focuses on Elizabeth and her "romantic" life. This is an interesting, unique perspective as I am used to seeing her as a hard, strict Monarch. The scope of the performance that Helen Mirren displays is startling! She is amazing and has a very interesting character to let her artistic flair thrive. You may also remember her winning the Oscar for her performance in "The Queen", where she played the current Queen Elizabeth. To see both performances is a delight and I can't wait to see more of her. If you get the chance to enjoy this Miniseries from HBO, I highly recommend it.

My TLC

Has anyone ever watched the show "Jon and Kate plus 8" on TLC? Well, let me tell you, I have a slight obsession with the show. I see these little kids and they are just so cute and the way all interact and the way every little personality is so unique even at 2 years old is remarkable. I also really like the relationship of the parents Jon and Kate. They pick and yell at each other but then instantly turn it back into love, it is just a delightful relationship. I recommend the show to anyone, except maybe those who have kids and don't find it nearly as remarkable as I do.

Shreveport, LA

Well, it has been awhile since I have reprted on my whereabouts, they have included Florida, Texas, and now Louisiana. Today was the first day in about 2 1/2 weeks that I haven't been in the show, so I sat out and got to watch and note the show. It was fun, good show tonight, our Leo Bloom has been out these past 2 weeks, so the energy was up having him back. They are also shooting a movie right by our theatre, starring Michael Douglas, didn't get to see him, but it's cool to know he is right there.

We go on break in one week and I can't wait!! Just to have a week of no bus will be delightful as we prepare for a 13 hour drive tomorrow. Anyway, here's the report from the road . . .

Sucka's Book Club

Well, happy readers, I don't know if anyone finds these book club entries helpful. But, hopefully some of you have picked up one or two of these from the selections already made. Next up is "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy.

For those movie goers put there. Cormac McCarthy also wrote "No Country For Old Men", that won the Oscar for Best Picture. This is the only book of his that I read, but I really loved it. It definitely grips the reader and keeps you till you can't put the book down. It isn't really written in chapters, but more breaks, and it took a moment to get into the style of the book. Once you do, however, it is pretty great. Well, readers, enjoy . . .