For some reason my kids barely make a peep during this whole movie. I mean, I know why I don’t make a peep: Two words- Gerard Butler. But what is it that they love about it? Anyway, this is how they looked when I came upstairs to see why it was so quiet. Read more →
Movies
R.I.P. John Hughes
Not much to say that hasn’t already been said all over the internet. But this guy really got what it was like to be a teenager, and he made all the horrible stuff that goes along with the teen years seem interesting, and funny, and like it was normal. He got us. If you haven’t read it, this is pretty… Read more →
Possibly Not the Domestic Goddess
. . . that I think I am. I was cooking dinner last night (ahem, mac and cheese) and was boiling the macaroni, when the pot boiled over. (Or, “balled” over, as my Daddy with his Savannah accent would say. He also says “aygs” for eggs, “all” for oil, and “tin fall” for tin foil.) Tiller was in the kitchen… Read more →
The Living and the Dead, Heaven and the Moon
Recently, on Friday nights, we go out and get mexican or pizza with the kids and then come home and have movie night. This is kind of Todd’s thing, and he and the kids pick out the movie and he cuddles up with them. Meanwhile, I pour myself a drink, and I sit and write or read or fuck around… Read more →
Zombies in Decatur
Okay, I didn’t actually see any zombies. I was in Decatur, going to the library there to find a particular reference book for nerd purposes. Turned down Sycamore, (I think) and started seeing “Zombie Land” everywhere on director’s chairs. Big cameras I had seen on Ponce began to make more sense. Unfortunately, I was driving and am not comfortable with… Read more →
A Few Things
Talking about it makes it better. I can’t believe I have a niece who is one year old. Todd has one week to purchase and install my new UGA flag. Sex withheld until installation complete. My favorite movie of all time is most definitely The Black Stallion. And it holds up well to time, too. You are making fun of… Read more →
This Pretty Much Sums It Up
I’m the kind of girl who has a leftover dinner of mac and cheese, okra and blackeyed peas, green beans, one can artichoke hearts, and a glass of Chardonnay. Dessert? One bigass heaping spoon of crunchy peanut butter in a bowl, drizzled with honey and a splash of Kahlua, and a squirt of canned whipped cream, and another glass of… Read more →
Wow. Warner. Makes Me a Little Wacky.
First of all, Mom seems to be doing pretty well. Visited her in the hospital (hospy, to family in the know) and she seems better than before. Still hoping they will keep her a while longer, as she is precious cargo, and I would be afraid that Dad and I would screw things up here at the house. 2nd of… Read more →
Please Do Not Break My Heart, Filmmaker
A while ago, I read an article in Oprah’s magazine, O, about an actress’ favorite novels. It is a recurring article in the magazine, and my favorite part of a magazine that I actually think is really great. They ask famous people about their ten favorite books, and the people list them, and also tell what was so inspiring about… Read more →
The Only True Currency
“The only true currency in this bankrupt world… is what you share with someone else when you’re uncool.”- Lester Bangs Damn. Should have named Dogwood Girl “www.theonlytruecurrency.com.” Kids and husband left around 3:30. I fucked around with my dying motherfucking DVR and cable for thirty minutes or so. Turned music up really loud. Removed all vestiges of life with children… Read more →