Hello Again

Hey -

It's been a looooong time since I've posted here, largely because it was far more convenient to post on FB or Instagram on my phone. But lately I've felt handcuffed by the format of those sites, and so I've decided to give Blogger another try.

Will I stick around and post regular content? Maybe.

Maybe not.

We'll see.

But anyway - hello again.

Happy Birthday!

 On this day, 45 years ago, my husband was born. It's also appropriately The day of the feast of St Joseph (the Patron Saint of fathers). My kids and myself and many others are lucky to know him. Happy birthday baby! - Lisa

Buffalo Ranch Chicken Alfredo

 Tonight I made the buffalo ranch chicken alfredo with bow tie noodles that's been shown on fb awhile. It was easy and delicious and would make it again. Kept the chicken separate for the 3 of us going without meat for lent. Yum - Lisa

 

 Always! -  Lisa

What A Beauty

*The* bestest blister of my entire bloomin' life. Perfectly formed, firm in texture, opaque in design. A masterpiece almost worth the light burn. No, dare I say it - WORTH the burn. #TheWorldIsArt

GOAT

Ignore the "Level 14" icon on my latest #MyBoo. She's already nearing the halfway point to my sixth ring. #GOAT

Unfriended: Dark Web

I liked this film very much. Less a horror film than a suspense thriller,  it takes place entirely from the POV of a computer screen as a group of friends are unwittingly pulled into a kidnapping for hire. I thought it held its tension throughout and the twist in the third act was something I didn't see coming,  nor roll my eyes over.  Well worth a rental.  #unfriendeddarkweb

 Personal quirk: I can't stand call center employees that have an accent. Oh, no, don't pin a racist label on me. It's not Indian accents that bother me. It's Indian. And British. And German. And (if it's a local issue) even Southern ones. If you're going to give me bad news/demand money/argue with me about my bill, by golly do so in a nasally, flat midwestern accent or don't do it all!

 Good stuff Maynard. #HawthorneBerries

Me

 

The Possession of Hannah Grace

 This was just awful. Please avoid it.

Hawthorne Berries

Good stuff Maynard. #HawthorneBerries

 

The Changeling by Victor Lavalle

When I say someone can write, I mean they can WRITE, and for #victorlavalle you can add bold. Italics, and underline to that word. I liked this book about parental loss and the enduring power of fairy tales, but I have to admit that for a book that's partially about magic, it seemed to drain a little of Lavalle's. There was just something a little off with the book, a flaw only visible from the corner of your eye but throwing off the picture all the same. It's well worth your time, but this won't go down as his best IMO.

Jussie Smollett was indicted today for his attempt to sow racial and political violence , which makes this a pretty darn good day.

The Vanishing

Wanna watch a depressing, tragic tale that leaves no character unharmed and offers no warmth or hope of any kind?  Then brother, look no further.

 My only son is 14 today... time flies! Love you - Lisa

Happy Birthday!

Happy 14th birthday Smiley ILY

 I was super excited to see that Ash Wednesday Mass was a full house, and even happier to see Parker put on a dress shirt and pants without even being asked. May your Lent be a time of reflection and prayer.

Instant Family

Lisa and I scooped this DVD from Redbox around 3am last night, and finished it before the kid got up for school. It's cute, funny, and good hearted, and I bet a lot of viewers were inspired to become foster parents because of it. Go rent it!

Fr Tho

 

The Tooth Fairy is Coming

Junie lost a tooth today!

Happy Death Day 2

I saw this in the theater with the #Centerpieces a couple of weeks ago. Some of the shine was missing from the original,  although I'll allow it may be my personal dislike of the filmmaker rendering the phenomenon scientific rather than supernatural. Still fun, stil inventive,  still worth buying a ticket.

Mandy

I'm not sure what the heck I just watched.  Bloody, profane, chaotic, tragic,  gory, surreal,  sensual, and weirdly funny ("Don't be negative."), it's hard to explain past the obligatory "it's a revenge flick."

I thought I'd hate it.  I grew, if not to love it,  then to greatly appreciate the time we had together.

Rob Zombie's Halloween

Alas, this sucketh.