Welcome to the Wednesday Hodgepodge! I've been traveling, so I'm scrambling a bit to get this one posted. If you've answered the questions, add your link at the end of my post, then go see what your neighbors had to say. Here we go-
1. Did you watch The Oscars? How many of the Best Picture nominees have you seen? (American Sniper, Birdman, Boyhood, Selma, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Imitation Game, The Theory of Everything, and Whiplash)
Do you think actors should use their acceptance speeches as an opportunity to promote their political and/or social agenda? Does that sort of speech make you more or less inclined to change the channel?
I did watch The Oscars. All four+ ridiculous hours, plus some red carpet coverage beforehand. We were at my sister's house and about halfway through debated calling it a night, but figured we'd lasted this long, might as well see it through.
I thought the show was particularly bad this year. Bad as in NOT entertaining, and isn't that why we watch? Can't anything be purely entertainment anymore? Must everything have something weighty attached to it ? Yes this is America and everyone has a right to express themselves, but I do think there's a time and place, and The Oscars are neither. It matters not whether I agree or disagree with whatever cause or issue is being touted by the celeb, that's not what I want to see and hear when I tune in to a show called The Oscars.
Kind of like you not dropping in here hoping to read a rant about Hollywood.
An-y-way...I saw three of the nominated best picture pictures-American Sniper, The Grand Budapest Hotel, and The Imitation Game. I think I'd like to see Whiplash and will probably watch for it on DVD.
Do you think actors should use their acceptance speeches as an opportunity to promote their political and/or social agenda? Does that sort of speech make you more or less inclined to change the channel?
I did watch The Oscars. All four+ ridiculous hours, plus some red carpet coverage beforehand. We were at my sister's house and about halfway through debated calling it a night, but figured we'd lasted this long, might as well see it through.
I thought the show was particularly bad this year. Bad as in NOT entertaining, and isn't that why we watch? Can't anything be purely entertainment anymore? Must everything have something weighty attached to it ? Yes this is America and everyone has a right to express themselves, but I do think there's a time and place, and The Oscars are neither. It matters not whether I agree or disagree with whatever cause or issue is being touted by the celeb, that's not what I want to see and hear when I tune in to a show called The Oscars.
Kind of like you not dropping in here hoping to read a rant about Hollywood.
An-y-way...I saw three of the nominated best picture pictures-American Sniper, The Grand Budapest Hotel, and The Imitation Game. I think I'd like to see Whiplash and will probably watch for it on DVD.
2.Speaking of the movies...are you comfortable going to a movie alone? How about dinner in a restaurant (not fast foo, but an actual restaurant)? The second half of this question was posed by Carrie who blogs over at It's Not Easy Being Queen. Thanks Carrie!
I don't have a problem going to a movie alone, although I can't say I actually do that too often. If I'm spending money on a movie, it's usually an outing with the hubs. I wouldn't go to a restaurant in town and dine alone, but if we're traveling and hubs has an evening work event I'd have no problem dining alone in a restaurant. I'd also have no problem staying in my jammies and ordering room service-ha!
I don't have a problem going to a movie alone, although I can't say I actually do that too often. If I'm spending money on a movie, it's usually an outing with the hubs. I wouldn't go to a restaurant in town and dine alone, but if we're traveling and hubs has an evening work event I'd have no problem dining alone in a restaurant. I'd also have no problem staying in my jammies and ordering room service-ha!
3.What's the last home repair or home improvement project you had to pay someone to complete? In hindsight was this a project you could have done yourself?
Just today (Tuesday) we had a carpet guy here to re-stretch our bedroom carpet. He was punctual, neat, reasonably priced, and we're very happy with the end result. It's not a job I'd try on my own.
Most home improvement projects are not things I'd try on my own. I'm not what you'd call handy.
Just today (Tuesday) we had a carpet guy here to re-stretch our bedroom carpet. He was punctual, neat, reasonably priced, and we're very happy with the end result. It's not a job I'd try on my own.
Most home improvement projects are not things I'd try on my own. I'm not what you'd call handy.
4. Have you ever had Indian food? Like it or no? If you're a fan, what's your favorite dish? Have you ever prepared this yourself at home? Is there an Indian restaurant in your current hometown?
I love Indian food, one of my favorite cuisines. I love spicy food and normally order chicken tikka masala and bhindi bhaji (an okra dish). I've tried lots of dishes though, and as long as they're not Vindaloo kind of heat I'm happy. Hubs loves the heat and asks for diced chilies on the side.
When we lived in the UK we ate in our local Indian restaurant at least once a week. The staff gave us big hugs when we moved, and everyone got a bit teary eyed. No Indian restaurant in tinytown, but there is a place we like several towns over.
I love Indian food, one of my favorite cuisines. I love spicy food and normally order chicken tikka masala and bhindi bhaji (an okra dish). I've tried lots of dishes though, and as long as they're not Vindaloo kind of heat I'm happy. Hubs loves the heat and asks for diced chilies on the side.
When we lived in the UK we ate in our local Indian restaurant at least once a week. The staff gave us big hugs when we moved, and everyone got a bit teary eyed. No Indian restaurant in tinytown, but there is a place we like several towns over.
5. A song that reminds you of your parents?
Anything by The Bill Gaither Trio. Every now and then I'll see them on TV and I have to stop and listen.
Anything by The Bill Gaither Trio. Every now and then I'll see them on TV and I have to stop and listen.
6. The 26th of February is National Tell a Fairy Tale Day. What's your favorite, or one of your favorite, fairy tales? Do you have any childhood memories associated with a particular fairy tale?
When I was little my sister and I had a record (the kind you played on a phonograph) of songs from Hans Christian Anderson stories. We played that thing to death, and in fact just typing this I find myself humming the tune to Thumbelina.
My mother spent hours reading to my sister and I all throughout our childhood, so hearing a fairy tale now awakens some very tender memories for me. It would be hard for me to choose a favorite, but I've always loved Cinderella.
And while nothing beats a book in my opinion, I did love the movie version of this one too. Lesley Ann Warren played the title character and when the fairy godmother turned her rags into a gown it was pure magic. There's a new version coming out in March, withLady Rose Lily James in the lead role. I'm looking forward to seeing that too.
When I was little my sister and I had a record (the kind you played on a phonograph) of songs from Hans Christian Anderson stories. We played that thing to death, and in fact just typing this I find myself humming the tune to Thumbelina.
My mother spent hours reading to my sister and I all throughout our childhood, so hearing a fairy tale now awakens some very tender memories for me. It would be hard for me to choose a favorite, but I've always loved Cinderella.
And while nothing beats a book in my opinion, I did love the movie version of this one too. Lesley Ann Warren played the title character and when the fairy godmother turned her rags into a gown it was pure magic. There's a new version coming out in March, with
7. What's a problem you solved yesterday?
Hmmm...yesterday (Monday) hubs and I spent a leisurely afternoon in Greenville South Carolina, so nothing immediately comes to mind. Maybe where to have lunch?
Tupelo Honey! Problem solved!
Hmmm...yesterday (Monday) hubs and I spent a leisurely afternoon in Greenville South Carolina, so nothing immediately comes to mind. Maybe where to have lunch?
Tupelo Honey! Problem solved!
8. Insert your own random thought here.
A little too much going on round here today to give this a lot of thought. Nobody minds if I just share another wedding picture do they?
Good because I love these...
I love that my son-in-law recognizes handing over a daughter means handing over a little piece of a father's heart too.
A little too much going on round here today to give this a lot of thought. Nobody minds if I just share another wedding picture do they?
Good because I love these...
I love that my son-in-law recognizes handing over a daughter means handing over a little piece of a father's heart too.