While Harrison Ford is certainly not a second-rate actor, he is a bit like John Wayne in that Harrison Ford is Harrison Ford no matter what movie he is in. For sure he is not in the same category as a Tom Hanks or a Dustin Hoffman.

It is a wonder that they haven't tried to ban reruns of the old James Bond movies.

I'll probably catch hell from someone who hated it, but I have to say I loved it! I'm a die-hard Indy fan, and while 4 wasn't as "whipcrack" as the first three (especially Raiders), I thought it was a more than admirable effort that did the franchise pretty darn proud.

I hope you and Jen enjoy it!

Did anyone catch this??!!!!

BLOGS AND BLOGGERS :
People use Blog sites in a myriad of ways. There is no standard way to use it. There isn't a rule book about the proper use. Most Bloggers issue statements concerning political views (Politico.com) and reference alternative sites focused on community service or a venue for opinionated diatribe. Most of us even ignore the question "What are you doing?" most of the time. Because blogging is an evolving community it can be complicated to determine whether a specific behavior is appropriate or not but you can find behavior and usage patterns emerging. Many bloggers are seeking friendships, although this is unfortunate for those looking to discuss issues. A cabal of sorts ensue and life's petty issues enter the blog-0-sphere. Recently, a co-editor entered the Bravo TV site in order to review "Top Chef" for article conveyance. Clearly, many bloggers are somewhat lonely, and form an odd and pathetic family of sorts. Sad because one has no idea with whom they are communicating, and some go as far as indicating "love" or "love ya". Sad, but true!!!

Earlier on the bloggers (using PollDaddy's nifty poll feature) I posted a poll asking "Is it okay to Blog and love? How long should someone remain on one Blog"?
The responses have varied but most people find that those that blog about a show for over a month are "lonely and pathetic " and seeking something that they are missing in "Unvirtual life". The poll found that 97% percent do not blog regularly. If they do blog, they do so for a day or two. Those that remain on blogs for weeks, or even months may find that they are socializing less in the real world. They are "disconnected" according to John Fries, Professor of psychology, Des Moines. " There are many people who are very lonely and hoping to connect online. Some of these users of blogs truly believe that the other bloggers are friends. This is concerning" The disconnect is becoming alarming, as the social strata is seeing more of these individuals lost in a virtual setting, seeking invisible friends beyond the keyboard.

You can see the poll and comment on it here.

Posted on April 24, 2008
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I must be TOTALLY disconected...TG... ...I'd rather hang with all y'all, than with most peeps I know...And if that makes me "lonely and pathetic" FU and the horse y'all rode in on...

Hey Supe,

I have caught a cold, I guess, since I don't feel good. AND, in my slightly fevered skimming of posts, this just made me laugh! - hurts my head to laugh, but I just can't seem to stop the giggling over it.

I must be out of my mind with this fever thing!!!!

R.I.P D^ck Martin... say goodnight D*ck....

Did anyone catch this??!!!!

BLOGS AND BLOGGERS :
People use Blog sites in a myriad of ways. There is no standard way to use it. There isn't a rule book about the proper use. Most Bloggers issue statements concerning political views (Politico.com) and reference alternative sites focused on community service or a venue for opinionated diatribe. Most of us even ignore the question "What are you doing?" most of the time. Because blogging is an evolving community it can be complicated to determine whether a specific behavior is appropriate or not but you can find behavior and usage patterns emerging. Many bloggers are seeking friendships, although this is unfortunate for those looking to discuss issues. A cabal of sorts ensue and life's petty issues enter the blog-0-sphere. Recently, a co-editor entered the Bravo TV site in order to review "Top Chef" for article conveyance. Clearly, many bloggers are somewhat lonely, and form an odd and pathetic family of sorts. Sad because one has no idea with whom they are communicating, and some go as far as indicating "love" or "love ya". Sad, but true!!!

Earlier on the bloggers (using PollDaddy's nifty poll feature) I posted a poll asking "Is it okay to Blog and love? How long should someone remain on one Blog"?
The responses have varied but most people find that those that blog about a show for over a month are "lonely and pathetic " and seeking something that they are missing in "Unvirtual life". The poll found that 97% percent do not blog regularly. If they do blog, they do so for a day or two. Those that remain on blogs for weeks, or even months may find that they are socializing less in the real world. They are "disconnected" according to John Fries, Professor of psychology, Des Moines. " There are many people who are very lonely and hoping to connect online. Some of these users of blogs truly believe that the other bloggers are friends. This is concerning" The disconnect is becoming alarming, as the social strata is seeing more of these individuals lost in a virtual setting, seeking invisible friends beyond the keyboard.

You can see the poll and comment on it here.

Posted on April 24, 2008
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Yardwork for me too! I just spent quite a few bucks on my plants today and will plant them on Monday. I have to work tonight and tomorrow night but I have Sun and Mon night off. Monday I'll plant my flowers and veggies , make some of my famous potato salad and grill some chicken breast. I also have to scoop the leaves out of the bottom of the pool hook up the filter, dump in the chemicals and hope for some good warm weather! Yay, I love summer....... 23 days smoke free....Yippee!

See these white teeth? They are from not smoking. Congrats on your accomplishment....YOU ROCK!!





I have been quit for 3 Months, 3 Weeks, 6 Days, 14 hours, 15 minutes and 1 second (117 days). I have saved $617.35 by not smoking 3,527 cigarettes. I have saved 1 Week, 5 Days, 5 hours and 55 minutes of my life. My Quit Date: 1/29/2008 7:00 AM

YIPES !!!

I just realized I'm old enough to remember seeing them all during their initial release! (State Fair was my first -- so go count on your fingers, Note!)

Has anyone else seen Hugh Jackman's Curly in the PBS version of Oklahoma shot in London during its stage run? That guy's got more talent in his little finger than most actors alive today.

ETA: I'd add An American in Paris to the mix -- truly innovative cinema, even today.

See these white teeth? They are from not smoking. Congrats on your accomplishment....YOU ROCK!!





I have been quit for 3 Months, 3 Weeks, 6 Days, 14 hours, 15 minutes and 1 second (117 days). I have saved $617.35 by not smoking 3,527 cigarettes. I have saved 1 Week, 5 Days, 5 hours and 55 minutes of my life. My Quit Date: 1/29/2008 7:00 AM

TT ....

Congrats on your smoke free days - you too Woskie - and on the money you have been able to save.

I just wish you didn't have to spend it on the ever rising cost of gas instead of something totally just for you.

Thanks, 2P2S! Ahh...but at least it is easier to buy the gas than if I still had to buy the smokes, too.

PHEW! I'm so tired....just spent three hours at the emergency vet with my son's cat. He (the cat) had that male blockage problem and we nearly lost him! Good news is, the cat is home and going to his regular vet tomorrow. Blockage is cleared, but the cat, well, my son just came and informed me,
"Mom, my cat is stoned. What do I do with a stoned cat?" Oh well, maybe you had to be there.

Gonna take a jazzie-nap this afternoon for sure!

Hey..KK....you and Hajar better move your wedding plans over here! I know we need to hire the wait staff, but, ummmm, who were you ladies going to get to cater this event?????

*wink*
Jazz

Well Jazzie,

We've had the privilege of dealing with a stoned cat - not once but twice because the cat woulndn't behave to get his stitches out! Keep the cat off the bed - not pretty when kitty tries to jump off!

All I can say is "enjoy" it as your poor cat stumbles along while the meds wear off (the poor kitty). Ours looked liked your stereotypical drunk Irishman walking down the hall and sounded like one, too! (Image of Uncle Billy in It's A Wonderful Life come to mind)

I am so sorry your cat had this misfortune, but I giggle in empathy and in "been there, done that, sorry you have to go there as well"! (t-shirt is in the mail - look for it sometime in Juvember)

Jazzie - Glad your cat survived. The family cat here just died a little over a month ago after getting very sick. She was nearly eleven.

Too true! My poor hubby still has not been able to quit, and that is one of his sources of consternation...both smokes and gas are getting far too expensive!Congratulations! You are doing great!
Jazzie

Jazzie - Glad your cat survived. The family cat here just died a little over a month ago after getting very sick. She was nearly eleven.

I'm snagging on this specific post as an excuse to report that tonight I watched "Hairspray" (the musical) on DVD. I was prepared not to like it.. fortunately , I loved it. Maybe not the best musical ever written but very upbeat and very entertaining. I thought Queen Latifah was fantastic... the song she did during the protest march was as good as it gets.

YIPES !!!

I just realized I'm old enough to remember seeing them all during their initial release! (State Fair was my first -- so go count on your fingers, Note!)

Has anyone else seen Hugh Jackman's Curly in the PBS version of Oklahoma shot in London during its stage run? That guy's got more talent in his little finger than most actors alive today.

ETA: I'd add An American in Paris to the mix -- truly innovative cinema, even today.

True enough. You do pretty much know in advance what you're getting with a Ford flick, but sometimes, at least for me, that's not a bad thing. Blade Runner will forever be one of my favorite films.

Scruffy looking nerfherder that he is, have you seen Ford's chest-waxing video spot for the rainforests?

True enough. You do pretty much know in advance what you're getting with a Ford flick, but sometimes, at least for me, that's not a bad thing. Blade Runner will forever be one of my favorite films.

Scruffy looking nerfherder that he is, have you seen Ford's chest-waxing video spot for the rainforests?

See these white teeth? They are from not smoking. Congrats on your accomplishment....YOU ROCK!!





I have been quit for 3 Months, 3 Weeks, 6 Days, 14 hours, 15 minutes and 1 second (117 days). I have saved $617.35 by not smoking 3,527 cigarettes. I have saved 1 Week, 5 Days, 5 hours and 55 minutes of my life. My Quit Date: 1/29/2008 7:00 AM

I'm also sad because we lost Sidney Pollack.

I'm also sad because we lost Sidney Pollack.

Well Jazzie,

We've had the privilege of dealing with a stoned cat - not once but twice because the cat woulndn't behave to get his stitches out! Keep the cat off the bed - not pretty when kitty tries to jump off!

All I can say is "enjoy" it as your poor cat stumbles along while the meds wear off (the poor kitty). Ours looked liked your stereotypical drunk Irishman walking down the hall and sounded like one, too! (Image of Uncle Billy in It's A Wonderful Life come to mind)

I am so sorry your cat had this misfortune, but I giggle in empathy and in "been there, done that, sorry you have to go there as well"! (t-shirt is in the mail - look for it sometime in Juvember)

Jazzie... on a practical note watch out for one concern.... we have delt with the same issue in a cat and after getting the urethra cleared our cat would NOT wait to go outside or use a cat box; as soon as it had the urge to urinate ,he went. Our only recorse was to relegate him to the outdoors permanently....you just cant get that "cat" smell out. Also , if you feed your cats dry food be careful of the ash content; high ash content is a major contributor to the blockage.

Might be knocked out next to Jazzie on the porch tonight due to the theraflu.

Hey Tater, You must belong to the quitsmokingmessageboard.com. I joined there the day after I quit. I still havent' had the energy to do the math regarding all those stats. I do know that I am saving quite a bit of money and my reward to myself is having my teeth professionally cleaned by my dentist. I have my 6 month appt on Thurs and am going to get a price on it then. My hubby usually is pretty tight with the bucks but he is so proud of me he agreed that I could do this for me. Did you quit cold turkey? Were you totally fatigued for the first few weeks. I have been dragging around like a zombie and I want to feel better. I have no energy and it will be a month on thurs. Tell my how you felt at first. I hope this is not unrelated and I am sick with something else. I should be feeling great by now, right? I am a very impatient person but a month? really.

Hi, Woshkie (any significance to this name?) I downloaded the little quit keeper from a site called freedom from smoking...it keeps a running tally on it. I just put in when I quit, how much I smoked, the price I paid for them, and it does it all the rest. I don't like math enough to be doing that myself. Yes I did quit cold turkey.I tried the patches before and they didn't work for me.I was horrible for the first 4 days, after that things started getting a little better.Though the mental addiction is even harder to break I've had a really tough time. I am an old lady of 55...and I smoked for 40 years....those things had become my reason for living. When I first quit I would go into the bedroom by myself and cry and punch my pillow. My Hubby was very supportive....course we've been married FOREVER.Are you depressed? Is that why you are dragging? Try not to think of it as giving something up...think of it as gaining something (your health). I won't say I felt great at 1 month....though my breathing improved tremendously in 1 week. I am just now getting to the point that I don't think of having one all the time. I was like a zombie at first because the smokes were my purpose in life....I had to keep feeding that monster. I had energy though...and I bought myself a membership to a gym....that has helped. I really hope you can stick to it....it really is great not to have to worry about feeding that monster anymore.GOOD LUCK!