Time Goes Way To Fast

It's been a long time since I have actually written about what the three of us have been up to. All I can say is we have been busy and some good things have happened and some bad things have happened. As for now, I'll just tell you about some of the the good things.

In early July, we went to my cousin's High school Graduation Party, where we were able to catch up with family that we hadn't seen in awhile. At times we thought they had caught the wrong guy when my Uncle John put on a sweatshirt because it was so damn cold.

On July 4th the three of us went to Lake George, NY to visit my parents at the Ledgeview RV park. Unfortunately it rained most of the day, but it was good to see the family.

On July 12th, Charlotte, G-Mom, Papa and I went to Albany's Alive At Five Irish Night concert at Riverfront Park to see Hair of The Dog and Cherish The Ladies. Both bands were great and the weather was perfect.

On July 14th, the three of us went to the "The Crossings" in Colonie to check out the "Duckies". after that it was off to Hollywood Drive-In to see Live Free or Die Hard. A good movie, entertaining...Not as good as the first, but much better then the 2nd & 3rd. If you see it, make sure you realize this is a movie and not reality.

On July 20th it was off to Sue & Larry's house in Clifton Park for the monthly family dinner and Larry's birthday. Another great day, and Charlotte even got her first pedicure, by my cousin Amy.

On the 21st we met the Brownsey's at the Saratoga County Fair where we saw lots and lots of Animals. Charlotte, as usual went nuts over the duckies.

In early August we went on our much needed family vacation. This year it was Maine where it seam to rain half the time, but we still had a lot of fun. When we got home we were actually nutty enough to go to Saratoga to get our free chairs.

And finally, last night, the three of us went to Jerico Drive-In to see Ratatouille and The Simpsons Movie. Both movies were great although and will be on our DVDs "To Buy" lists.

Well that's all for now, I will try to post more family stuff now that we are less busy and getting more and more excite about baby # 2. Also, make sure you check out the photos in our album.

The Patriot

I finally got around to see Fahrenheit 9/11 tonight. Yes, I know, how could a bleeding heart like me wait three years to see this movie. But, I guess I just didn't find the right time to watch a movie like this. I guess with a majority of Americans wanting to leave Iraq and Republican lawmakers distancing themselves from Dubya's war policy, I guess now was as good as ever.

I don't need to reiterate mine nor Moore's theories behind the Dubya war policy but I will say I wasn't any more angrier at Dubya then I was before I watched this movie. I guess because Michael Moore and I have very similar theories towards the reasons for this war and why the Administration is not focused on capturing Bin-Ladden. Most of the theories that Michael Moore illustrated in this movie, I have discussed many times on this blog. I will say two things about this movie: 1. Moore brought up many theories in this movie that have since been proven true and 2. If some of the major theories in this movie are fact (And I believe they could be), then...Wow.

Yeah Baby!!!

It's official...Austin Powers 4 is in the development stage. Although no filming or release dates have been set, Mike Meyers has assured there will be a 4th and it will from Dr. Evil's point of view.

Chris and I are hugh fans of these movies. We were just talking about this and wondering if a 4th would be made. The Austin Power franchise is one of a few where every movie was actually better then the last. I personally thought Goldmember was the best.

We can 't wait for number 4.

History Repeats Itself Again

Chris and I finally got around to see "Good Night, and Good Luck" tonight on DVD. The movie came out in 2005 and is about broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow's fearless battle against Senator Joseph McCarthy. The movie stared David Strathairn, George Clooney, Robert Downey Jr., Patricia Clarkson, Jeff Daniels, Tate Donovan, Ray Wise and Frank Langella and was written by George Clooney & Grant Heslov and directed by George Clooney.

The movie was only 90 minutes, but, wow, did it get the point across of what happened in the 1950's. I don't want to go to much into the movie except to say that a strong argument could be made that what happened 50 years ago with McCarthy is happening again today with Dubya. This is one of those movies that I will be sure to recommend to Charlotte someday to watch, learn and remember. This is a movie that should be shown in every High School history class along with every college journalism class.

You know, it's amazing I don't remember ever learning about McCarthy in history class. It's almost like since that was such a dark period in the history of this country, we are afraid to teach our kids about it. Well McCarthism is one lesson we need to be sure to teach everybody so history doesn't repeat itself again.

"Good Night, and Good Luck" was excellent and I recommend it to everyone.