Photo: "taxi" by anna kipervaser - On Look Films Sometimes something as random as the taxi you hail can open up a world of new friendship, conversation and interconnection. I got into a conversation with my cab driver - found out he was a musician (he was playing his band's lovely music on the cab stereo) and invited him to my gig this Saturday at the Green Dolphin Street. Then I come home to find out - via Facebook - that he is a filmmaker who is teamed up with another dear person in my life …
The Film “Crazy Heart” – real characters, really great film
I just returned from seeing Crazy Heart. I haven't been so excited by a film in ages. It is terrific. I stood outside the theater pacing back and forth waiting to gush with some fellow movie lovers. So, I decided to come home to share it with you. …
The Amazing Adventures of Permanent Lifestyle Change Girl: Litmus Test – The Movies!!!
I did it!! I went to see a movie in the theater for the first time in over a month and I ordered no popcorn or a soda or candy or anything!!! And I lived to tell the tale. I can watch movies at home without stuffing my face with extra buttered popcorn and a hot dog. It seems like I oughta be able to do the same at an actual movie theater. This may not mean much to most of you out there but it was an absolute first for me and a sure sign of further commitment to getting healthy again. And the …
The Amazing Adventures of Permanent Lifestyle Change Girl: Litmus Test – the Movies Part 2 Success
I did it!! I went to the movies and did not go to the concession stand. And I did not die of hunger nor did I waste away from longing for snacks. There were folks crunching and munching all around me! The deicious aroma of popcorn and butter was dancing all over me but I did not falter in my conviction. In fact, I felt like they were slaves to their popcorn - puppets of the concession stand. Savages! I thought to myself as I listened to their cracking and smacking. …
The Amazing Adventures of Permanent Lifestyle Change Girl – Litmus Test: The Movies Pt. 1
I have to be honest wit you all. I have not been... uh... perfect in my goal towards diet and exercise. I have to confess that I fell off the wagon shortly after my proclamation to get it together. Actually, I jumped off the wagon and then found some C4 explosives and rigged the whole thing to blow... This is not going to be easy. …