Bullitt

This was the first time I've seen the 1968 classic, and tbh I wouldn't rank it as highly as its reputation demands. It's a realistic police procedural, for sure, but that works against it, as you spend a fifth of the time wondering why everyone did everything so half-a**ed in '68- and I for one didn't need to spend a full thirty seconds watching an antique fax machine churn out a single document. "The Chase" though - my, oh my, "the chase" lives up to its billing.

Masterminds

 Pleasant and funny at times. - with Lisa

Whoo-hoo!

Smiley just beat Pokemon Moon!

Brrr

I went out for a walk with Junie and Smiley but turned around after only about a quarter mile. The cold was bad enough, but with the wind? No thanks.

My Apologies

A lot of people, myself included, have posted about how Debbie Reynolds died of a broken heart, unable to live without her daughter. Putting aside the fact that she was 84 and the stress of the week, not a "broken heart," killed her, I need to apologize to her son. 

He lost his sister and his Mom on back to back days.and in reply the internet basically says he was so irrelevant his life wasn't worth squat to his Mom. 

Well done interwebs, we done screwed up again.

Debbie Reynolds

Shocking news; she must really have loved her daughter. Carrie's death broke her heart. RIP

My Thoughts - Profanity

I don't mind obscenity and vulgarity, but I won't tolerate profanity. If that's confusing, put it this way: "F you" and "Oh s--t" are cool with me, taking the name of the Lord in vain, or even just saying "OMG," [the full version, not the abbreviation] is not.

Boxing Day 2016 Pt 2

After the hike our Boxing Day concluded with a nice dinner at Perkins!

Boxing Day 2016

For Boxing Day 2016 #TeamSlap drove down to Seven Bridges nature trail for a hike down to the beach. Why not, with temps in the 40's? Alas, the main trails were closed for the season, and we were limited to the slushy, wet paths along the bluff. Not everyone dressed appropriately and many a shoe was soaked - "I don't know what shoes *you're* wearing," I told the kids, bringing a '90's era inside joke with Ervin Roman into the 2010's. Anyway, I had a blast, and we'll be back in better weather.

Great Looking Offspring

I ain't saying it's *all* my doing, but these are some darn good looking kids.

Midnight Mass

I returned (solo) to listen to the choir concert, then stuck around for some of Midnight Mass. Later, I watched the time delayed Midnight Mass from the Vatican. 

It's a Wonderful LIfe

My favorite movie, and two of my favorite people. Merry Christmas!

If you don't cry during the final scene of It's A Wonderful Life, you lack a soul. #1000viewings1000tears

Christmas Eve 2016

Christmas Eve began with a visit to my parent's place, where a casual drop-in developed into a full blown family get together.

Meanwhile, YaYa was at the Mall with friends, but we all returned in time for a catered dinner of Buca Di Beppo, courtesy of JJ! Then it was off to Mass, where two of YaYa's friends joined us.

Health, Happiness, and Good Fortune!

Team Slap just concluded our Christmas Eve by doing Oplatki. "Health, happiness, and good fortune!"