I went.  I watched.  I'm mixed on a review of  The Dark Knight quite honestly.



If you are considering taking a child under 13, don't. 

Its dark.  Really dark.  (And slow, and long.)

I loved the first Batman w/ Christian Bale and I was very excited to see him return in the role. 

I really have enjoyed the Heath Ledger films I have seen in the past.  And sadly, we won't be able to see another.  I went to the movie w/ hopeful anticipation.  After watching it... and knowing what Heath's parents said regarding his sleeping problems and mental health after delving into this role - you can see why the man needed medications for sleep and rest.  Its all very, very sad, but understandable after seeing the movie.

And w/ that I leave you a mixed review, just like I feel about the movie.  Good, yes and no.  For kids - no. 

If you go and see it, tell me what you think.~G

 

As I was in Mexico, I realized how much I take for granted. 

Things like hygene.

Even at Walmart. 



When you shop for bagels (which they had NONE of), cresents, or muffins (at WM in Cancun) you pick up your pizza type tray.  You grab some tongs (which everyone and their dog picks up and uses after each other) and you...


 
Head for the shelves.  The open to the world and all their fingers, their kids' fingers, their sneezes... whatever, you name it... and you put your goods on your tray.  You then take it to the counter, where the lady puts them in a brown bag and labels them w/ the price to take up to the main register.

Makes me very appreciative of the acryllic bins where my bagels reside.~G

"A vacation is having nothing to do and all day to do it in."
                    ~Robert Orben (US magician and comedy writer)

Yes, dear friends, that is what is happening for me - a vacation.  For the next 7 days.  I will return home Tuesday evening, the 15th.  (And yes, that is where I will be staying.)

Til then.~G

My country, 'tis of thee,
Sweet land of liberty,
Of thee I sing;
Land where my fathers died,
Land of the pilgrims' pride,
From every mountainside
Let freedom ring!

My native country, thee,

Land of the noble free,

Thy name I love;

I love thy rocks and rills,

Thy woods and templed hills;

My heart with rapture thrills,

Like that above.

Let music swell the breeze,
And ring from all the trees
Sweet freedom's song;
Let mortal tongues awake;
Let all that breathe partake;
Let rocks their silence break,
The sound prolong.

Our father's God to Thee,
Author of liberty,
To Thee we sing.
Long may our land be bright,
With freedom's holy light,
Protect us by Thy might,
Great God our King.
Our joyful hearts today,

Their grateful tribute pay,
Happy and free,
After our toils and fears,
After our blood and tears,
Strong with our hundred years,
O God, to Thee.

We love thine inland seas,
Thy groves and giant trees,
Thy rolling plains;
Thy rivers' mighty sweep,
Thy mystic canyons deep,
Thy mountains wild and steep,
All thy domains.

Thy silver Eastern strands,
Thy Golden Gate that stands
Fronting the West;
Thy flowery Southland fair,
Thy North's sweet, crystal air:
O Land beyond compare,
We love thee best!

Last night I was a bad night sleep... if I can call it a night's sleep.  Got to bed at 1:20.  Someone was up at 3:48.  I finally gave up trying and got up for good at 4:38.  The math is not in my favor today. 

Caffeination is in order.

This is what 5:33 am clouds look like. 

That was my public service announcement for those who do things - like sleep.

More later... after exhaustion has taken over or caffeine has kicked in.~G